The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

As Noella watched Jasper expertly swipe his card, a slight headache crept over her.

Nevertheless, the knowledge that a portion of this hefty sum would find its way into Beckett’s pocket made her feel less uneasy. Perhaps she could also go a little easier on Beckett’s mall in the future!

During Jasper’s checkout pause, Noella whispered, “Get someone to keep an eye on Vincent and plant some people near Grandma Harriet’s grave. We can’t let anyone mess with her final resting place.”

She was always worried that Vincent, backed into a corner, might do something disrespectful to Old Mrs. Lambert, and that would surely break her heart up in heaven.

“Got it, boss. You’re really bringing your own brother to the store to boost sales, huh? I was wondering who was this VIP that could get me to close the store for a private event!”

Noella didn’t know how to reply.

Jasper confidently signed off on the bill and waved at Noella. “Let’s go upstairs and have lunch with Beckett!”

“Sure.”

Jasper was in a great mood after buying Noella a ton of clothes and led her to the rooftop restaurant where Beckett had previously taken her for a meal.

Inside, Beckett had already arranged the dishes, standing sharply dressed by a table adorned with flowers. He graciously pulled out a chair for Noella.

“Thanks.”

Beckett clapped his hands, and the servers came marching in, laying out an array of appetizers in front of Noella.

“Give these a try, Noella. They’re the new creations from my restaurant.”

The cakes in front of her were exquisite, each one crafted into a cute and tempting shape. Noella took a bite with a gold–plated spoon and complimented, “Delicious. Must’ve added some lemon juice. It’s got a nice aftertaste without being too rich. This dessert’s a bit off, though. The cocoa powder ratio kind of masks the cake’s own flavor.”

Beckett nodded and summoned the head chef.

Chef Jakes, decked out in his chef’s hat, was initially miffed at someone nitpicking his desserts. These folks simply couldn’t grasp the refinement of his desserts!

When he learned it was the Schnabel family’s recently returned young lady pointing fingers, he couldn’t help but think, how could a country girl who knew nothing about fine desserts

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his work!

stepped out with the server and saw Noella, poised and

believe his eyes.

this the genius girl who had critiqued his cooking back Franse? Her feedback had helped him secure a

the desserts, Jakes felt a twinge of embarrassment flush his

to be the pastry chef

craft. Clearly, the recipe for this dessert was

coolly ordered, “Remove it from the menu. Noella finds the cheesecake delightful, so let’s keep that.

“Yes, sir!”

gave Noella a bow, and left

rushed in and

a few cops are here, saying they need to speak with the young lady.”

their faces a mix of

Did they mention what it’s about?”

they said the young lady should

us? I reported it, and Jasper is Noella’s lawyer. Why are they coming directly to

at a loss

Briony got caught; Beckett was

not sure. Let them

and instructed the manager to allow

detectives in international police uniforms strode in and stood before Noella, flanking her as

you, Noella. The International Police Organization

saluted Noella. “Thank you for your

reiterated countless times that she

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she even

don’t bother. I’ve got no room for this.”

it clashed

scholarly smile. “Noella is just joking. We’ve got plenty of space at home. Can’t thank you

grinning from ear to ear, happier than if he’d won a case. “Thanks for coming all this way. Noella wasn’t involved in anything dangerous,

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