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?”

a few years back. But those rumors

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

true, but we’re not exactly sure what went down back

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

more entangled in their lives

this? We need to tell

to call Beckett and share everything, even sending all

chat

Noella, asking

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

you okay? Stirling, drop by my office when you

well–being when she gets home! Oh, and

it’s time to

Ulrich regretted not dealing with Yvonne

simply expressed concem for Noella and Stirling’s

this. Let’s not worry Mom and Dad; they’re enjoying their vacation.

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

didn’t believe in him before might see this truth as an intrusion on their peaceful life. Reflecting on the

00:54

moment, Beckett dialed

sorry to bother you Has Noella’s

but Garrick is being difficut Mr. Schnabel, could you possibly

Garrick block an exemption process before, but as the Design Academy’s dean and the university president, his signature was

III be there in half an hour”

Ulrich’s

enduring Ulrich’s long winded concerns, Noella and Stirling were finally allowed to return home. Yasbel insisted she was too spooked to sleep alone and needed a night

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 in his eyes, filled to the

there was an almost imperceptible sense of hurt and disappointment.

out how Noella seemed too indifferent towards Palmer, not

by the thought. Noella stepped forward and wrapped her arms around

presence instantly enveloped his world, her soft body pressing against

beautiful smile curving his lips, his pupils dilating in