The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 23

The four Schnabel brothers widened their eyes.

Elara, you’re totally cheating here!

Ulrich flashed a meaningful smile, his eyes shimmering with ripples like a serene autumn pond, as his gaze landed on the hairpin atop Noella’s head.

On the hairpin he had carved himself, he had also stealthily inscribed: “I love you!”

The butler hurried forward, “Mr. Schnabel, Palmer has sent over two gifts.”

Tristan scratched his head. “Two gifts? Should be one for the elders and one for Noella, right? After all, Noella and him are still engaged. The kid sure knows how to curry favor!”

Sienna looked puzzled. “But Palmer doesn’t know Noella’s back home, so how come he’s sending her a gift?*

The butler explained, “One’s for you, Mr. and Mrs. Schnabel, and one for Ulrich, as a thank–you for saving Sexton Pollack.”

“When did I save Sexton?”

Noella knew full well that the gift from the Pollack family was meant for her but they mistook Ulrich for her.

She discreetly tugged Ulrich’s hand and whispered, “Ulrich, just take it.”

Ulrich’s heart nearly melted when a soft little hand gripped his suddenly!

Thinking it over, since Noella had been at the hospital lately, she might know the scoop. Tossing all rational thought aside, Ulrich, with a genteel smile, played along. “That was me. I helped Sexton with a prescription before. Mr. Pollack is too kind.”

Sienna playfully scolded, “You didn’t even give us a heads–up. You almost had me thinking Mr. Pollack got the wrong person. We’ve invited Mr. Pollack to Noella’s birthday party; they can meet the kids then!”

Noella was confused. What’s that got to do with me? Engagement? When?”

Seeing how the Schnabels were all hyped up, Noella didn’t have the heart to burst their bubble.

Imperial West Hospital, patient room

Yvonne, holding a nourishing tonic soup, took her sweet time fixing up her look outside Sexton’s

room.

“Palmy, this is the soup I made for…”

Inside, Palmer was locked in a standoff with Sexton over taking his medicine.

Chapter 23

There’s nothing wrong with me, and it was the wrong meds last time that made me

Palmer was helpless.

with last time, but now It’s Sexton’s excuse

was made on a dedicated production line just for you, and I personally

I won’t

hat adorned with a massive cluster of artificial flowers screaming for attention, and her skirt supported by a huge crinoline that required her to sidle through the door, with an umbrella in hand that

a bit upset.

with Ms.

was like a psychedelic trip! And it was a hospital, not a costume catwalk!

a fellow blue–blooded young lady, how could

a clean, neat look.

no–go zone.

suggested, “Ms. Schnabel, would you mind changing into something more appropriate? Your outfit isn’t quite fitting for a lady

chin, sizing up Annie who stood a head taller in a professional

Who’s this chick?

she to criticize my careful

scoffing. “And who are you, some random chick? Worthy of standing next to Palmer? Once we’re married, I’ll have him fire all the female staff!”

too, so how can you endorse

lowlifes, I am Palmer’s fiancée, the future

Annie was flabbergasted!

actually married Mr. Pollack? That would plunge the entire Pollack Group into a female

at Yvonne and saw

12:22

“And you are?”

Annie aside, fawning over him. “Grandpa Sexton, I’m Yvonne from the Schnabel family.

lids. “Yvonne? Never heard of

didn’t

was icy, devoid of any warmth.

she saved

no, no, definitely not her. The one who saved me was way

panicked as her lie

I know how to take care of your grandfather, so let me stay and look after him, and it would be even better if you could stay here

as formidable as

don’t you ever come back to see my grandfather again. You and I have nothing to do with each other.”

pale with shock. How could he be so heartless to her!

I’m your fiancée…”

his eyes deep and dark, “A mere adopted daughter of the Schnabel family dares to call

in the world did Palmer get wind

out! “I truly love you, Palmer, and I’m the one who’s meant to be your wife. Marry me

up Yvonne in a sideways hold