Chapter 249

winter lowered his voice to a near whisper, audible only to Noella and himself.

Pay nice, and I help you with whatever you need ”

Noella withdrew her foot, taking several sips of ice–cold water to calm herself.

Why did she get the feeling Palmer’s words held a double meaning?

Beckett pressed his fingers against his temples. “Yvonne is going too far. Why is she never satisfied? Not only did she poison Ashlyn, but she always targets Noella!”

why she keeps pushing her luck. We might as well maroon

Malvina shrugged her shoulders. “I think Noella’s been too soft on her. That’s w her on a deserted island and let her fend for herself.”

Malvina had seen Noella throw a punch or two in her time. If those fists ever landed on Yvonne’s sour face, a couple of hits and Yvonne would be knocking on heaven’s door.

Unch cast a glance at Malvina. “That would be illegal.”

“What? And your punch at the hospital wasn’t? Got it. It’s all part of your special treatment for psych patients!”

Unch met Beckett’s puzzled gaze and coughed into his fist, pushing Malvina’s head back down to her meal.

Hin had lashed out at Yvonne last time because she had insulted Malvina and spread nasty rumors about the Schnabel family. If he had known she wouldn’t leam her lesson, he would have hit her harder!

Malvina checked the message on her phone.

“Noella darling. Yvonne is threatening to livestream and expose your so–called crimes. Talk about shameless!”

Malvina marveled at Yvonne’s audacity, which seemed as impenetrable as city walls!

o live).

With swift thumbs, Noella issued commands through her phone. [Track the account; let her go

Heh, this is going to be good!]

rubbed his hands together gleefully, ready for

take care of this, including the Yvonne situation. You don’t

Thanks, Beckett”

sleek Cullinan pulled up, and Palmer handed a bag

pick you up when you’re done”

need to bother, I can take a cab

Palmer’s insistence and remembering her promise from

“Then I’m off”

e

the entrance, puzzled

considerate with

with

If the canteen doesn’t serve anything you

“I’ve put some snacks and a thermos

are you fussier than

plenty of

even fixed Noella’s hair and collar – something even Tristan hadn’t fussed over

rare flush of embarrassment crossed Palmer’s face. “Ungrateful kid, I’m just

adult, not a three–year–old. Or maybe, like the Schnabel family, Palmer

realization always struck Noelia as a

nodded and walked away, Annie, sitting in the driver’s seat, couldn’t help but chuckle.

back seat,

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dared to say such

wamed, “Annie, if you no longer want

promptly clammed

University was vast, and following the map shed committed to memory, Noella easily found the lecture hall. As she entered, the noisy classroom hushed. Her performance of

the videos, her ethereal

of

a simple hoodie and jeans with a sleek ponytail, exposed a slender neck through the neckline, looking sharp and spirited. This contrasted starkly with

wonder if she

engaged. Don’t get

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