The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

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broke out in a

Larson broke out in a cold sweat in an instant

To them. Palmer was just a clueless kid, a greenhom who had ascended the ranks solely through the backing of Sexton. Without Sexton’s support, he was nothing

“What’s gotten into Palmer? Did Sexton get wind of this? That can’t be right”

They had been involved in their fair share of shady dealings over the years, and it was possible that Sexton knew but simply turned a blind eye

Could it be that their mistreatment of Ms. Schwabel was the last straw for Sexton?

Larson was drenched in sweat as he stared at the photo on his phone, trying to regain his composure.

In the photo, Eamon had been wounded in the leg–it looked beyond saving!

The middle–aged man beside Larson asked with concem, Larson, is Sexton meddling in this? Or could it be the Schnabel family stiming the pot?”

It’s not certain yet. If it’s the Schnabel family or Sexton, then Eamon and I can only curse our luck! Go find Lorne Richardson and ask him how we should handle this situation!”

After all, it was Lome who had suggested they go after Palmer now, claiming it was prime time to strike given Palmer’s recent injury.

After mulling it over, Larson decided to call Lome himself.

Lome’s voice was weak, tinged with illness, as he fidgeted with a pair of stress balls in his hands.

“Larson, I only told you to rough up Palmer a bit, not to lay a hand on Ms. Schnabel,” he said, his face twisting into a sickly grin. “After all, Ms. Schnabel… she’s someone I have my eye on too. If you hurt her, I won’t be pleased.”

Larson scoffed. “Don’t act like you couldn’t predict we’d go after Ms. Schnabel. Don’t even think about using me and Eamon as your scapegoats!”

Lome shrugged nonchalantly, stretching his limbs. “Honestly, I didn’t see it coming. My plan was to get rid of Palmer so Ms. Schnabel’s engagement would be off the table, benefiting both you and me

The Pollack family’s eagerness to eliminate Palmer and grab power for themselves was blatantly obvious. What Lome truly wanted was that engagement

Larson frowned. “An engagement? Ms. Schnabel must be quite something to catch your interest.”

Indeed, the girl had charm, enchanting both Palmer and Lornel

Lome chuckled. “So, Larson, are you in for a continued partnership? I want Ms. Schnabel, and you want the helm of the Pollack family. It’s a win–win.”

Larson was tempted.

Lome’s influence in their circles was formidable. If they could join forces, toppling Palmer might be within reach.

even

final bargaining chip. “Besides, Eamon’s mishap works in your

between me and Eamon

out of the picture, no one will suspect

only so many shares to go around, how much would be left for

rly affair. Mind your own business! If you want to work with me, show some

“Fair enough.”

Lomne’s gaze fell on his companion. “Thorpe, what are

an apple, nearly spat it

Lome, you’ve got a twisted mind! My

to confront Palmer now was akin to sending him to his

an eyebrow. “Don’t you want revenge for your

his head. “We don’t play that game on the front lines. If it were about revenge, I’d be gunting down scores of people every day. Cerulean Whale has made

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If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe who had

truly don’t want revenge,

expect me to ignore it, waiting to be chopped by

thought Lome was an idiot. The chance for Thorpe to loaf around

down the stress balls. “Il find a way to

had no objections to that, smirking as he closed his eyes to rest. That was, of course, if Lome truly had the power to

was airtight before a smug smile crept onto his

the start of the semester… and miss seeing her. Thorpe, you can proceed with the plan I

it! You’re a shady one, always coming up

merely shrugged. “Call it crooked, but if it works, it’s a

thin sheen of cold

rin.”

there’s someone here to see you. Says she’s an old friend.

her in,

seeking favors, so

seemed like costume jewelry that tried too hard to impress. Her high” heels clicked on the floor as she sashayed into the room, her poise carrying a hint of allure, Despite her years, she retained a certain charm, her beauty not entirely faded.

abruptly, his brow furrowing. “Belinda Fuller? What

emotion. It had been years since they last met,

all these years, I still can’t

quickly ushered Belinda to sit beside him.

you mamed? How have you been all these years?” he asked with genuine concem.

Belinda burst

At his words,

been involved with. If only she’d known back then that Larson was from the

was determined to hold

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after Cenilean Whale for revenge in the first place? If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe who had underestimated the Abyssal Organization’s strength from the start!