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!]

his hands together gleefully, ready for the show to begin

soothes Noella. “Noella, I will take care of this, including

Thanks, Beckett”

and Palmer handed a bag

pick you up when you’re

I can take a cab

remembering her promise from the night

“Then I’m off”

have many classes today. Are you going to e theres

stood at the entrance, puzzled by Palmer’s excessive

this considerate with

fine with the canteen.”

If the canteen doesn’t serve anything you

some snacks and a thermos

you fussier than my

drink plenty of warm water.”

here, Palmer had even fixed Noella’s hair and collar – something even

rare flush of embarrassment crossed Palmer’s face. “Ungrateful

three–year–old. Or maybe, like the Schnabel family, Palmer

always struck Noelia as a bit

sitting in the driver’s seat, couldn’t

the chill and pressure from the back seat, she quickly suffed her urge to laugh

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dared to say such things right

icy as he wamed, “Annie, if you no longer want this job,

clammed up

lecture hall. As she entered, the noisy classroom hushed. Her

more stunning than in the videos, her ethereal demeanor captivated many hearts.

cente, of attention!

sleek ponytail, exposed a slender neck through the neckline, looking sharp

so gorgeous. I wonder if she has a boyfriend.”

already engaged. Don’t get

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