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.

grasp, even

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

between me

no one will suspect you, and one less brother means one

only so many shares to go around, how much would be left for him if he had to share with Eamon?

loud, Larson stood his ground, “This is rly affair. Mind your own business! If you want to work with me,

“Fair enough.”

companion.

an apple, nearly spat it out

you’ve got a twisted mind! My leg injury is thanks to Palmer!”

now was akin

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

his apple in silence, wiping his mouth carelessly. He shook his head. “We don’t play that game on the front lines. If it

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wasn’t Palmer after Cerulean Whale for revenge in the first place? If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe who had

to persuade Thorpe. If you truly don’t want revenge, you wouldn’t have come when the

boss calls, and you expect me to ignore it, waiting to

for Thorpe to

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

eyes to rest. That

in his head, ensuring it was airtight before a

hospital soon, or I’ll miss the start of the semester… and miss seeing her. Thorpe, you can

of it! You’re a shady one, always coming up with crooked schemes.”

“Call it crooked, but if it works,

a thin sheen of cold sweat on his

rin.”

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

in,

so he didn’t think

woman 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 certain charm, her

up abruptly, his brow furrowing. “Belinda Fuller? What are you

the sight of Larson, Belinda’s eyes reddened with emotion. It had been years since they last met, and now, confronted with Larson,

these years, I still can’t

to sit

have you been all

burst

At his words,

been involved with. If only she’d known back then that Larson was from the affluent Pollack family, she would

determined to hold on to Larson, no matter what.

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If they were keeping score,