The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 226

Glancing at the designer outfits hugging the frames of Noella and Malvina, the shopkeeper knew instantaneously that these were ladies with deep pockets!

Rich folks, especially young heiresses, were his favorite–they were the easiest to dupe, swallowing any story he spun.

Ladies, looking for some fine jade? Everything in my store is top–shelf material!” he boasted, his face a grotesque mask of greed despite his attempt at a welcoming smile.

Noella observed the hands of the shopkeeper. They lacked the calluses of a man who’d done time in the underworld, let alone the skilled hands of a true jade connoisseur. Clearly, he was a charlatan hired to swindle unsuspecting customers.

Sensing their silence, the shopkeeper feared letting two cash cows slip through his fingers. “Our pieces are unique treasures you can’t find just anywhere. Take this bangle, for instance–it’s top–of–the–line Glassy Type!”

Noella eyed the bangle in his hand, a chunk of resin masquerading as luxury. “A high–end piece made of plastic?”

The shopkeeper’s hands trembled–a giveaway,

How had the girl discerned the fraud?

Maintaining his composure, he flashed another smile. “Ah, I see you have an eye for quality, miss. Then perhaps this piece will meet your standards. Genuine Glassy Type!”

Noella arched a brow. “Glassy Type made of actual glass?”

The shopkeeper’s smile faltered. His counterfeits were usually top–notch, but this young lady saw through them with just a glance? In the past, when daughters of fortune came shopping for jade, they’d be fobbed off with resin or glass imitations. However, it seemed they had encountered a true connoisseur this time.

The shopkeeper’s demeanor shifted as he scrutinized Noella.

She appeared young, barely twenty, perhaps a novice in the world of jade, having picked up a trick or two from her family’s dealings? If she truly understood the value of jade, she wouldn’t have set foot in his shop–something any genuine aficionado would know. After all, not a single item in his store was a genuine Glassy Type.

“You’re not here to shop? Then what do you want?” he asked, a hint of hostility creeping into his voice.

replied, “We’re looking for the

the boss. What business do you have with me?”

“You’re not.”

shop dedicated to selling fakes wouldn’t have a clueless man at the

dismissive glance, Noella took Malvina by the

them leave, sensing

two young women come merely to cause trouble? If they were looking for a fight, he wouldn’t let them leave unscathed.

out his phone and dialed a

end chuckled coldly. “Tail them. See which store they enter. If someone’s trying to mess with me, make sure they never return

caller’s gaze shifted to a man shrouded

just issued threats suddenly wore

Palmer Pollack’s darling. You really

on the monitor. Even through the grainy footage, her graceful figure

the ears, choosing such a naive girl. She’s pretty, sure, but she’s

see if Palmer’s reaction will be more entertaining than

from the Schnabel family. If we harm her, how will we explain ourselves to the Schnabels?”

even the Schnabels won’t

remained a Pollack, all he needed was for that young fool to

her last. And let it be slow. After all, I’d like my dear nephew to witness

see to it immediately”

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Chapter 226

Noella led Malvina to an antique store

greeted them. “Look around if you must, but

store could possibly be

Megrez looked up and instantly swapped his disdain for sycophancy. “Heh, Boss, what brings you

tails. Take care of it.”