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?”

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

was puzzled. “But anyone who really knows Beckett

we’re not exactly sure what

Schnabel family, not

seemed Yvonne was more entangled in their lives than they knew.

this? We need to tell Becketti”

call Beckett and share everything, even sending all the findings to the Schnabel siblings‘

chat

asking if she had been bullied on

Noella almost got harassed

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

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

maybe it’s time to clear things up with your

regretted not dealing with

silence, Beckett simply expressed concem for Noella

worry Mom and Dad; they’re enjoying their vacation. Just make sure to

worry his siblings, Beckett later added: [She’s married

Reflecting on the past, Beckett realized It wasn’t a lack of faith in their love, but rather in

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moment, Beckett dialed

Has

is being difficut Mr. Schnabel,

block an exemption process before, but as

III be there in half an hour”

Ulrich’s

return home. Yasbel insisted she was too spooked to sleep alone and needed a night of deep conversation, so she accompanied Noella to the Schnabel Manor

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 in his eyes, filled to the brim with emotions.

an almost imperceptible

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

thought. Noella stepped forward and wrapped her

world, her soft body pressing against him.

smile curving his lips, his pupils dilating