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!]

together gleefully, ready for the show to

of this, including

Thanks, Beckett”

Cullinan pulled up, and Palmer handed

come pick you up

bother, I can take a cab

and remembering her promise from the night before,

“Then I’m off”

have many classes today. Are you going to e theres a

puzzled by Palmer’s excessive

this considerate with everyone?

fine with

your classmate? If the canteen doesn’t serve

put some snacks and a thermos in your bag

you fussier

plenty of warm

on the way here, Palmer had even fixed Noella’s hair and collar – something even Tristan hadn’t fussed

flush of embarrassment crossed Palmer’s face.

the Schnabel family, Palmer subconsciously treated her

realization always struck Noelia as a bit

Noella nodded and walked away, Annie, sitting in

pressure from the back seat,

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you! She dared to say such things right in front

wamed, “Annie, if you no longer

promptly clammed up

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 High Mountain and Flowing River had already

in the videos, her ethereal demeanor captivated many hearts.

cente, of

ponytail, exposed a slender neck through the neckline, looking sharp and spirited. This contrasted starkly with her fairy–like image from yesterday, yet still a sight that

so gorgeous. I wonder if she has

she’s already engaged. Don’t

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