The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 244

Oriana’s face was a patchwork of reds and whites, a veritable display of indignation.

“I didn’t have a family parade dropping me off because I’m Independent. We’re modern women with our own thoughts and personalities. I’m not a parasite replying on my family!”

Mizer couldn’t help but snicker behind her hand. “Now you’re talking about personality? Maybe you should’ve joined philosophy instead of design. With that attitude, you’d make a great debater. Look, the Schnabels making a big show of sending their kid to school – it’s about being close–knit and valuing their daughter. How does that make anyone a family parasite.

Onana was convinced that the Schnabels‘ display was in poor taste. Mizar’s mockery made her face contort even further. She scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Buddy, you can defend the Schnabels all you want, but Ms. Schnabel isn’t gonna thank you for it”

In her eyes, Mizar and those who spoke in Noolla’s favor were simply brown–nosers, attracted to the Schnabels‘ wealth and status, hoping to rub shoulders with their prestige.

Stirling was different from the Schnabels! Otherwise, why wouldn’t he be here today? He must feel the same as her, that such behavior was utterly embarrassing!

At the front of the auditonum, Garrick greeted Marcel with a grin as warm as a summer’s day.

“Marcel, old chap, it’s been ages! We’re getting on in years, aren’t we? Come, come, have a seat over here.”

Marcel returned the smile with a calm one of his own. “No need, it’s just dropping off the kid at school. Any seat will do.”

Gamick’s eyes then fell upon Noella, who stood by Marcel’s side. The young lady was the picture of grace in her understated white dress. She clutched a trench coat, her hair elegantly styled, with soft curls framing her face, adding a youthful charm that was hard to ignore

Her outfit was the perfect blend of youthful brightness and subtlety, but it was her striking face and her cool, ethereal aura that made it impossible to look away.

omething

Garrick saw something familiar in Noella’s face, something that resonated with a memory lodged deep within his mind.

“Welcome to Imperial University’s design department, Noella. I look forward to seeing your work”

Thank you, Principal.”

Garrick smiled, then turned his attention to the stage as he was introduced by the host.

rousing speech, the auditorium filled with

be great at selling pyramid schemes.”

left no doubt about her opinion of

moved many in the audience to tears, stirring even Elara to nod in

yawned repeatedly, her head bobbing until she dozed off, using

stage. “We have the honor of having the virtuoso

crowd erupted in excitement. Master Rainer was pend

hiccup with Master Rainer, a traffic jam’s holding things up, and he

humed onto the stage, and Garrick, too, had

is stuck in traffic and may not make it. As we wait, please enjoy some of the other

the traffic in Imperial City could be a nightmare, taking

variety of performances prepared by

his hands. “Ready everyone? You’re up soon. Give it your best and make

her turn. She had been practicing tirelessly for this moment, eager to showcase her talents

family showed up except for Stirling. If only he could see her shine

was set to perform a piano solo.

up during the performance, yawned.

piano playing is… beginner level, a bit

“You know

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but I can listen. Arthur Invested a lot in me, hoping to cash in someday. Too

was spot–on. Oriann’s plano playing was commendable among students but indeed

imagination, but during the performance. Orlana seemed to glance her way now and then.

the piece, Oriana lingered on stage, her eyes challenging

I wonder if

a smile. “Noella, would you