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

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

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

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

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

affair. Mind your own business! If you want to work with me, show some

“Fair enough.”

hanging up, Lomne’s gaze fell on his companion. “Thorpe, what are our odds against

apple, nearly spat it out

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

was akin to sending him

“Don’t you want revenge for your

play that game on the front lines. If it were about revenge, I’d be gunting down scores of people every

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place? If they were keeping

truly don’t want revenge, you wouldn’t

expect me to ignore it,

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

a way to weaken Palmer. Then you can make your move.”

to rest. That was, of course, if Lome truly had the power to

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

get out of this 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

but if it works, it’s a

set down the phone, a thin sheen of cold sweat on his

rin.”

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

in, then.”

had visitors seeking favors, so he didn’t think much of it.

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

abruptly, his brow furrowing. “Belinda Fuller? What are you doing here?”

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

I

Belinda to sit beside

you been all these years?”

burst

At his words,

with. If only she’d known back

hold on to Larson, no matter what.

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