The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 247

Noella didn’t look up, but the intensity of her grip on the bandage increased slightly.

staring, and I don’t mind you suffering a few more days.”

Paimer turned and picked up a thin cardigan with his uninjured hand, draping it over Noella’s shoulders,

its just that my fiancée is too enchanting. He had been impolite, but every time he saw her, Palmer realized that his self–control, which he had always taken pride in, amounted to nothing!

Noelta shipped into the cardigan and finished rebandaging Palmer’s wound, securing it with a knot.

“There, that should do it”

e expertly disposed of the bloodied bandages and sprayed the room with a scent that neutralized the metallic smell of blood.

Only then did Palmer respond to Noella’s earlier question.

I

Es not a tough situation. If they want the CEO seat at the Pollack Group, I’ll just let them have it. After all, the CEO is just a puppet for the board. I don’t mind taking some time off.”

As the largest shareholder of the Pollack Group, it was Palmer’s stock that truly allowed him to call the shots within the company. But anyone who wanted what he had would have to weigh their own clout in taking it from him!

It was perfect timing, he could use this opportunity to spend time with his fiancée!

“Are you going back to university tomorrow? Will you be staying at home?”

Teah, Beckett took care of the paperwork. I won’t be boarding.”

The Schnabel family was too fond of Noella, and with the university so close to the Schnabel Manor Sienna wasn’t keen on having her precious daughter crammed into a tiny dorm with several classmates. So Beckett arranged for Noella to commute daily from the

Schnabel Manor

for Noella either.

with plenty to handle at Polaris Star and Obelisk Organization, living on campus wasn’t ideal fo

Aner Senna and Tristan dropped Noella off at university, they boarded a flight to Barcelander, embarking on some alone time.

pleased with this arrangement. If she stayed at the dorm every day, it would be harder for him to see her. He couldn’t pactly

the thought of doing just that brought a smile

I drive you to

him. “It’s just a

need. My fiancée doesn’t have a driver’s license, and it’s a bit of a hassle for you to get home alone. You don’t mind that i’m currently unemployed, a drifter with no job,

recent lack of employment was part of his own scheme to cast aside

knew that the Pollack Group was still under his thumb, even Sexton

the Pollack family actually

would find a plethora of pitfalls left by Palmer. Whether they

gaps er willingly retum the power,

wolves in front and tigers behind, and crocodiles lurking beneath.

was just beginning to realize how cunning this man

ever told you

propping his uninjured hand under his chin, gazing intently at the woman before

Organization speaks of you is how Abyssal Organization speaks of me. In

they matched well in many

you played zither today. It’s a shame I wasn’t there to witness it. I hope I don’t miss such occasions in the

im accident

planned

considering Garrick’s setup, it seemed

he wanted

the type to grow older and develop an interest in watching children perform.

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matter what he plans, we’ll find out eventually”

the bathroom and beckoned to Noella.

are you doing?”

by the hand to sit beside him, and with his uninjured hand, he gently massaged her scalp. The warm air

he seriously drying her hair?

window, the man held a compact hairdryer, carefully helping her dry her hair. Those hands, aside from sealing lucrative deals, were used to pull the trigger and blow away an

was meticulous and gentle, afraid of pulling her hair. Her locks were silky and smooth, like satin, requiring

I can

reward for

A reward?

with rewards; Tristan even impulsively bought Noella many zithers before boarding the plane, declaring he would personally craft one for her. But it was