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?”

to getting married a few years back. But those rumors ruined everything.”

was puzzled. “But anyone who really knows Beckett wouldn’t lose

not exactly sure

and the Schnabel family, not wanting to upset

it seemed Yvonne was more entangled in their lives than

We

much thought, Stirling decided to call Beckett and share everything, even sending all the findings

chat

Noella, asking if she had been bullied

Noella almost got harassed because

[Noella, you okay? Stirling, drop by my office when you

check Noella’s well–being when she gets home! Oh, and

to clear things up with your ex?]

in silence. Ulrich regretted not dealing

silence, Beckett simply expressed concem for Noella

Mom and Dad; they’re enjoying their vacation. Just

added: [She’s married now. The truth doesn’t matter anymore.]

see this truth as an intrusion on their peaceful life. Reflecting on the past, Beckett realized It wasn’t a lack of faith

00:54

moment, Beckett

sorry to bother you Has Noella’s exemption request been processed?”

underway, but Garrick is being difficut Mr. Schnabel,

University, they’ve had students apply for exemptions under various circumstances. Darcy had never seen Garrick block an exemption process before, but as the Design Academy’s dean and

be there in half

Ulrich’s

Stirling were finally allowed to return home. Yasbel insisted she was too spooked to sleep alone and

they got out of the car and watched Stirling and Yasbel head into the courtyard, Noella paused. She turned to look at Palmer standing behind her, seeing her own reflection

imperceptible sense of

had pointed out how Noella seemed too indifferent towards Palmer, not

thought. Noella stepped forward and wrapped

his world, her

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