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

“Besides, Eamon’s mishap works in your favor

mean? We’re brothers by flesh and blood. Whatever happens between me and

picture, no one will suspect you,

how much would be left for him if he had to share with

stood his ground, “This is rly affair. Mind your own business!

“Fair enough.”

on his companion. “Thorpe, what are our odds against

munching on an apple, nearly spat it out at

Lome, you’ve got a twisted

to confront Palmer now was akin to

an eyebrow. “Don’t you want

his head. “We don’t play that game on the front lines. If it

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

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

expect me to

Thorpe to

way to weaken Palmer. Then you can make

That was, of course, if Lome

in his head, ensuring it was airtight before a smug smile

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

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

it crooked, but if

set down the phone, a thin sheen

rin.”

whispered, “Larson, there’s someone here to see you. Says she’s an old friend.

in, then.”

visitors seeking favors, so he didn’t think

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

furrowing. “Belinda

years since they last met, and now, confronted with Larson, Belinda’s eyes brimmed

after all these years, I

to sit

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

burst into tears.

At his words,

first love and one of the wealthiest men she’d ever been involved with. If only

determined to hold on to Larson,

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place? If they were keeping score,