The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 16

Beckett whisped out a pass card and handed it over to Noella.

“Here’s the key to every mall under Rising Glory. It’s loaded with a 5% stock of the group. You can now strut into any place like you own it. No more waiting in line to get in.”

Stock?

Sackett cracked a smile, the affection on his handsome face growing.

“You’re my sis; tossing a few shares your way is a piece of cake, and it makes shopping a breeze. Just swipe the card I gave you – the sky’s the limit. If it’s not enough, holler at me!”

“Do the other brothers have one too?”

Beckett said matter–of–factly, “What makes those rascals think they can score shares from me? I’ve had this card ready for ages, just waiting to hand it over when you got back.”

Years ago, when the four Schnabel boys found out Elara wasn’t their blood sister, they started planning the perfect welcome–back present.

Counting the two cards Beckett gave away, they still had a whole bunch of goodies up their

sleeves!

Beckett was sick of the homegrown troublemakers, but now that his sweet and cuddly sis was back, he was all in on spoiling her rotten!

After all she was their very own flesh and blood!

How about lunch with me? The rooftop garden is my special creation just for you! I’ll clear it out for a private spin?”

Getting a table at Rising Glory Mall’s rooftop garden was something money couldn’t even buy.

Noella was about to say she had plans later, but looking into Beckett’s hopeful eyes, the word

ho just wouldn’t come out

No need to clear the place. I’ll have lunch with you.”

“Alright your wish is my command.”

Beckett gazed at his little sister, liking her more by the second, his face beaming with a panemal warmth that could match their parents“.

She really knew how to make his day, so understanding and considerate!

Beaming with joy. Beckett gave Noella a few instructions and then zipped off to work.

Meanwhile the security guard stood in front of Belinda and her crew, politely but firmly informing them they were banned from shopping at Rising Glory Group establishments.

Belinda fumed. “Why can’t we shop? We’re customers, too! What’s the deal with Rising Glory

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going to

specifically came to snag Master Azure’s new release. Why can’t we shop?”

professional, fake smile. “Sorry, you’ve crossed a line with someone you shouldn’t have. All businesses under Rising

speechless. What the heck was going on?

by Rising Glory Group, where

to spend money!”

swooped in, grabbed the struggling trio, and tossed them out on their

by crossing our young miss, you’re forever

his hands, the guard

have the logos of luxury brands stamped on their faces, especially after hearing they had offended the

believe

were just thrown out

Lambert or Rosenberg families

into tears. “Mom, when

talked to my sister!”

young miss? We

was beyond annoyed. “What sister? She’s a country bumpkin, not fit to be your sister. From now on, steer

as he stood up.

never heard about the Rising Glory Group’s CEO having a

That girl’s from Emerald County. You

1. is. She must be clinging to us, what young miss? Maybe that little tramp is up to no good…”

you grow up; I won’t rest easy until you and Briony

mention of Milford, her childhood crush and dream

Briony and I are young; no

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his buddies about new models at a nearby

as he disappeared. “Mom, is he going after Noella? I’m

behind this, aiming for the Rosenberg family. After all you can’t find a catch like

do we do it she

isn’t back in Emerald County, It’s only natural for her to get into

Azure’s new

list, his

are the earnings from our new store, and the profit is pretty sweet! But why on earth do you insist on cutting Rising Glory Group a deal?”

nonchalantly. “I own

Kitai was flabbergasted!

and by doing

exactly what she had

and wanted to lend her big bro a hand. Besides, she was holding onto his supplementary card – helping her big bro rake in the cash was

rich dude ordered a thousand pieces of clothing from us. We even sold off the stock