The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

The surveillance system was crystal clear, and every move in VIP Room 9 was on display.

As the owner of the bar, Noella had reserved a booth in the beginning just for herself, a special spot where she could keep an eye on all the private booths!

Only she could unlock this surveillance haven! She had personally tweaked the cameras to catch every little detail, even in the darkest corners. Everything Toxic Monarch and Thorpe did was under her watchful eye.

Palmer frowned slightly, pointing at the screen where Thorpe was holding a briefcase full of greenbacks. “They seriously think they can deal here?”

“Looks like it.”

“Call the police. If they manage to trade, who knows how many families will suffer.”

Noella nodded, “Already on it. Sent the video feed straight to the international drug enforcement.”

Palmer looked surprised.

“You’re in touch with international drug enforcement?”

“Crossed paths with them about three years ago on a gig in Northstone.”

Palmer’s pupils contracted; he was also in Northstone three years back!

“Did you save someone in Northstone?”

“I’ve saved plenty of people.”

Noella’s brow furrowed ever so slightly, her gaze shining brightly in the dim light, and for a moment, Palmer recalled the time he nearly tumbled off a cliff, when a masked girl reached out

to him!

That girl had eyes just like these!

So it was her!

Noella’s attention returned to the monitors, her gaze falling on Beckett lurking in a corner downstairs.

Why on earth was his brother here?

She said to Palmer, “Let’s split up. You take the third floor; there’s another drug lord meet–up there. I’ll check downstairs.”

Palmer grabbed Noella’s wrist, his handsome face filled with concern. “Be careful. I’ll give you a ride home later.”

“Sure.”

12:23

Chapter 26

At the booth, Beckett and the suit across from him were toasting and having a blast.

Noella squeezed through the crowd, finding Erek lost in the dance. “There are a few bombs on the second floor. Get someone to defuse them.”

“Whoa, boss! You’re like everywhere…ugh, and now, just five minutes into my jam, I gotta go play bomb squad? This job’s killing my buzz!”

on it. You’ve got thirty

the bomb defusal department. Ever since Noella handed his ass to him in blood–red defeat a few

not giving

twenty–three of

Erek was dumbfounded.

if they go off, not just the bar, half

bombs in thirty minutes?

cost you a

A whole year!

bosses are blood–sucking

was fuming but dared not speak

behind Noella. “Noella? What

“Beckett.”

by the arm and led her outside, protecting her from the messy crowd, carefully escorting her to the

Mr. Tobin. This is my little sis Noella. Noella, this is Mr. Tobin.”

it sparkled and poured Noella a glass of

didn’t you tell me you

“Just hanging out.”

face crossed Beckett’s mind, and he

got a friend

12:21

Chap 26

So she wasn’t meeting Milford. Beckett

outside can be dangerous. Next time, give me a heads up, or just bring any of the guys along. Don’t go out alone!”

eighteen, not eight, but faced with Beckett’s concerned and tender look, and the palpable care, Noella’s

will do, Beckett.”

while, was quite taken

the negotiation expert with deals worth billions, was this

late. I’ll

friend said

nodded and stroked Noella’s hair gently.

glimpse of several plainclothes cops and smiled sweetly at Beckett. “Beckett. my friend’s here. I gotta

concerned but didn’t want to overstep and upset Noella. After a long list of cautions, he watched her

nearly hit the floor!

the warmth on his face now gone, replaced with a steely

them bankrupt within a month. Make it a big scene; I want everyone

in the Schnabel

bothered was a testament to the allure of the tens of thousands of marketing

even their downfall had Beckett’s attention.

assured, Mr. Schnabel.”

stood before Noella, speaking with respect. “We’ve received the video you sent.

help, their numerous drug

from Erek;

police officers and shot

19-03

Chapter 26

the night, except for Vif room 9 on the fourth floor st clear the

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