The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 231

“No, you’ve got it wrong.” Palmer said, releasing fie top button of his shirt to let in a bit of air. There was a chilling hardness about him. in murderous mum that clung to his frame like a second skin. Yet, his lips curled into a sly, rogue’s smile

I’m keeping him around because he has a bigger role to play Noello worries he might sling mud at the Schnabel name, and Mr. Schnabel, you wouldn’t want Neella to be worried about you guys, would you?”

The moment Beckett realized his sister was involved, the displeasure on his face ebbed away. If Noella had a say in it, the situation must be different. His sister was the smartest, kindest little princess in the world. Whatever Noella said was gospel, whatever she did was withela question

Palmer was well aware of how the Schnabels doted on Noella

“Noella doesn’t want you to worry, so she kept this from you. But the Pollack family affairs are a tangled web, and I’m concerned there might be aspects I can’t protect her from. I hope Mr. Schnabel will also ensure Noella is looked after”

His plea was eamest, his tone sincere The came he expressed for Noella couldn’t be feigned, and Beckett could feel Palmer’s genuine concem for her

Beckett’s expression softened considerably. “You don’t need to tell me. I know what to do. I’ll arrange for someone to watch over Noella discreetly. It won’t disrupt her life.”

His sister was too naive. If the Schnabels knew the danger she was in, they would have tumed the Pollack family upside down!

Knowing his sister was concemed about them, Beckett’s heart melted,

His sister, why was she so wonderful?

Beckett was nearly heartbroken over her!

“Even though it’s a Pollack family matter, for Elara’s sake as well as Noella’s, I need to ask bluntly, Mr. Pollack, how do you plan to handle it?”

Whether or not Noella would end up with Palmer, Elara was still a Pollack by blood, an unbreakable bond. Elara might not bear the Pollack name now, but Sexton had added her to the family tree and planned to pass on all his shares of Pollack Group to her. This meant Elara was facing a host of challenges.

that to me, Elara is just as important as Noella. If the Pollack family can’t ensure her safety. I might not allow her to return. And as for Noella,

If Noella ended up in a similar plight, the entire Schnabel family would be devastated.

Beckett’s harsh words stemmed from love for Noella

are nearly settled. I assure you, before Elara returns home and Noella becomes part of the

taken care of

“Let’s hope so.”

was somewhat reassured by Palmer’s promise, mindful of the complexities within the Pollack family. He refrained from probing further, his sole concem being the well–being

his office like a man on fire, spinning

up to? Did you miss

with Malvina.

handle international deals worth billions without breaking a sweat, but when it came to Noella’s troubles, he found himself sweating

who to call,”

if you run into trouble, you tell me, okay? And if you’re short

hanging up, Beckett immediately wired

on her phone and deduced that Palmer must have told Beckett about the attack. Beckett hadn’t asked directly, likely to spare her unnecessary worry. This was Beckett’s way of

the message on Noella’s phone, twisted her face in mock envy. “Noella, sweetie, is your brother in need of another sister? Would I fit the bill, or

“My brother doesn’t need another sister, but

waving frantically, her cheeks flushed, “No, no, no, absolutely not! Your family too clever by half. I can’t be the one to dumb down the Schnabel gene pool!”

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test results, which resembled a phone number being with the Schnabels

touched her nearly smoking cheek and quickly changed the subject “Honey, we still haven’t found that person who

hadn’t forgotten the real reason they were combing through the antique street to find the person who claimed to have a keepsake

“Got a lead yet? I’ve already played two rounds