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.

of the Pollack family in his grasp, even if the

chip. “Besides, Eamon’s mishap

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

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

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

affair. Mind your own business! If you want to work

“Fair enough.”

his companion. “Thorpe, what are

apple, nearly spat it out at

take out Palmer? Lome, you’ve got a twisted mind! My leg injury is thanks to Palmer!”

him to confront Palmer now was akin to sending

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

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 enemies to count.”

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for revenge in the first place? If they were keeping

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

me to

chance for Thorpe to

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

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

need to get out of this hospital soon, or I’ll miss the start of the semester… and

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

it crooked, but if it works, it’s a good

down the phone, a thin sheen

rin.”

secretary leaned in and whispered, “Larson, there’s someone here to

in, then.”

so he

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 beauty not

furrowing. “Belinda Fuller?

had been years since they last met, and now,

all these years, I still

ushered Belinda to sit beside him.

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

burst

At his words,

tears on her face, Belinda gazed at Larson- Her first love and one of the wealthiest men she’d ever been involved with. If only she’d known

hold on to Larson, no

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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