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.

his grasp, even if the Schnabel family came for him, what of it?

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

mean? We’re brothers by flesh and blood. Whatever happens between me and Eamon is our business, and

lips curled into a silent smirk. “But with Eamon out of the picture, no one will suspect you, and one less brother means one less rival. Don’t you get

be left for

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

“Fair enough.”

gaze fell on his companion. “Thorpe,

munching on an apple, nearly

in to take out Palmer? Lome, you’ve got a twisted mind! My

him to confront Palmer now was akin to

you want

“We don’t play that game on the front lines. If it were about revenge, I’d be

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revenge in the first place? If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe

to persuade Thorpe. If you truly don’t want revenge, you wouldn’t

calls, and you expect me to

idiot. The chance for Thorpe to loaf around Imperial City was too good to pass up!

set down the stress balls. “Il find a way to

objections to that, smirking as he closed his eyes to rest. That was, of course, if Lome truly had

ensuring it was airtight before a

this hospital soon, or I’ll miss the start of the semester… and miss seeing her. Thorpe, you can proceed with the plan I set up:

taken care of it! You’re a shady one, always coming up with

if it works, it’s a

sheen of cold

rin.”

there’s someone here to see you. Says she’s an old friend. I’ve let her

her in, then.”

often had visitors seeking favors, so he didn’t think much

in a figure–hugging velvet dress, adorned with what 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

brow furrowing. “Belinda Fuller? What are

eyes reddened with emotion. It had been years since they

these years, I still

ushered Belinda to sit

all these years?”

burst into

At his words,

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

determined to hold

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If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe