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.

Pollack family in his grasp, even if the Schnabel family came for him, what

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

and blood. Whatever happens between me and Eamon is our business,

into a silent smirk. “But with Eamon out of the picture, no one will suspect you, and one less

go around, how much would be left for him if he

own business! If you want to work with me, show

“Fair enough.”

up, Lomne’s gaze fell on his companion.

an apple, nearly spat it

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

was akin to sending him

want revenge

apple in silence, wiping his mouth carelessly. He shook 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 too many

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were keeping score, it was Thorpe who had underestimated the Abyssal Organization’s strength from the start!

truly don’t want revenge, you wouldn’t have come

expect me to ignore it, waiting to

was an idiot. The chance for Thorpe to loaf around Imperial City was too good to

down the stress balls. “Il find a way to weaken Palmer. Then you can make

rest. That was, of course,

in his head, ensuring it was airtight before a smug smile crept onto his face.

soon, or I’ll miss the start of the semester…

rolled his eyes. “Hollis has already taken care of it! You’re a shady one, always coming up with crooked

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

sheen of

rin.”

in and whispered, “Larson, there’s someone here to see you. Says she’s an old friend. I’ve let her in

in,

favors, so

to impress. Her high” heels clicked on the floor as she sashayed into

stood up abruptly, his brow furrowing. “Belinda Fuller?

had been years since

years, I still can’t forget you…

ushered Belinda to sit beside him.

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

Belinda burst into

At his words,

Her first love and one of the wealthiest men she’d ever been involved with. If only she’d known back then that Larson was from the affluent

determined to hold on to Larson, no matter

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