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.

family in his grasp, even if the

chip. “Besides, Eamon’s mishap

Whatever happens between me and

out of the picture, no one will suspect you, and one less brother means one less rival. Don’t you get it, Larson?”

go around, how much would be left

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

“Fair enough.”

companion.

munching on an apple, nearly spat it out at Lore!

got a twisted mind! My

was akin to sending him to his grave.

eyebrow. “Don’t you want revenge

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

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If they were keeping score, it was Thorpe who had underestimated the

don’t want revenge, you wouldn’t have come when the boss called you”

me to ignore it, waiting to be chopped by

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

find a way to weaken Palmer. Then you

rest. That was, of

head, ensuring it was airtight before a smug smile crept

of the semester… and miss seeing her. Thorpe, you can proceed with the plan I set up:

it! You’re a shady one, always coming

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

the phone, a thin sheen of cold sweat on

rin.”

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

her in,

visitors seeking favors, so he didn’t think

on the floor as she sashayed into the room, her poise carrying a hint of allure, Despite her years, she retained a

furrowing. “Belinda Fuller? What are

had been years since they last

years, I still can’t

ushered Belinda to sit beside him.

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

Belinda burst

At his words,

the wealthiest men she’d ever been involved with. If only

hold

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keeping score, it was Thorpe who