The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 261

Verdant Garden’s location was a bit of a puzzle. Adding to its mystery, Noella had intentionally surrounded it with natural barriers to keep unwelcome guests at bay. Unless someone was an old hunter or a local from the hills, it would be nearly impossible to locate, even with the best GPS

If it weren’t for Ellsworth guiding those obsessed fans in, they’d never have found Stirling, even if they knew the general area! Yvonne had paid Ellsworth a tidy sum to sneak those relentless fans into the village!

Stirling frowned. “I thought Yvonne wasn’t all bad at first. I figured she was just upset because Noella came back home all of a sudden. But turns out, she’s rotten to the core!”

Yashel just shrugged. “You thought she wasn’t bad, but look who paid the price! Well, I guess you leamed your lesson the hard way.”

Stirling was known for his integrity and kindness, a rare find in showbiz. He was always ready to help; even stray cats and dogs found a home with him..

Yasbel couldn’t understand how the Schnabel family raised such a gentle soul in Stirling, yet their eldest was as cold–hearted as they

come!

It just didn’t add up!

Stirling rubbed his face. It won’t happen again, Noella. I had no idea Yvonne was like that”

Thankfully, Yvonne hadn’t caused any real harm to his sister!

Noella never took Wonne senously. Just another schemer trying to stir trouble.

Seeing the information on his phone, Stirling gasped in shock!

“It was Yvonne who spread rumors about Beckett having a secret child. Back then, it caused such a stir and even led to his girlfriend leaving him!”

Stirling’s team had dug up everything they could on Yvonne. She had been cautious, using someone else’s identity to contact Ellsworth, a detail Beckett had overlooked. Yvonne was meticulous, always using others IDs for registrations, cutting ties as soon as her dirty

work was done.

This time, her repeat contact with the same marketer was her undoing. Even her attempts to secretly buy trending spots for her and Palmer’s supposed engagement were exposed!

This was news to Noella.

“Beckett’s girlfriend?”

was actually close to getting married a

“But anyone who really knows Beckett

sure what went down back then.”

kept mum, and the Schnabel family, not wanting to upset him, didn’t pry.

entangled

Yvonne do this? We need to

Stirling decided to call Beckett and share everything,

chat

for Noella, asking if she had been bullied on set

Stirling, you’ve got to do better. Noella almost

you okay? Stirling, drop by my office when you can. We need

added: [‘m going to check Noella’s well–being when she gets home! Oh, and

time to clear things up with your

deeds left the Schnabel siblings in silence. Ulrich regretted not dealing with Yvonne when

Beckett simply expressed concem for Noella

they’re enjoying their vacation. Just make sure to

his siblings, Beckett later added: [She’s married now. The truth doesn’t matter anymore.]

Reflecting on the past, Beckett realized It wasn’t a lack

00:54

Beckett dialed a number

Darcy, sorry to bother you Has Noella’s exemption request been

is being difficut Mr. Schnabel, could you possibly visit the campus?”

circumstances. Darcy had never seen Garrick block an exemption process before, but as the Design Academy’s

in half

Ulrich’s

return home. Yasbel insisted she was too spooked to sleep alone and

of the car and watched Stirling and Yasbel head into the courtyard, Noella paused. She turned to

imperceptible

Yasbel had pointed out how Noella seemed too indifferent towards Palmer, not showing the affection expected of a fiancee

thought. Noella stepped forward and wrapped her arms around

world, her soft

eyes lit up with ecstasy, a beautiful smile curving his lips,