The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 34

“Milford, what should I do?”

“Just sneak into Vincent’s study, find a certain document, and bring it to me. Briony, the future of the Lambert and Rosenberg families is in our hands. You wouldn’t want to see me down in the dumps, right?”

Briony hesitated. She didn’t have the clearance to enter Vincent’s study.

“Briony, don’t you want to marry me? Once this hiccup is out of the way, I can get you a rock the size of a pigeon’s egg. Come on, just like last time, swipe Vincent’s papers for me. You got this.”

A rock the size of a pigeon’s egg! Briony’s eyes lit up like a Christmas tree.

“Alright! I’ll nab it for you! Just wait, Milford!”

Milford grabbed Briony’s hand, his lips curling into a broad grin. “I’ll be waiting!”

As soon as visiting hours at the ICU ended, Briony left with her head turning back three steps at a time, heart heavy with reluctance.

Her father had been all for her marrying Milford in double–quick time. He would surely back her up on this. Once the Rosenberg family crisis blew over, she could spill the beans to her dad.

At the Lambert Mansion

Briony tiptoed into Vincent’s study and, amid a mountain of paperwork, she pinpointed the document Milford had mentioned and made off with it, careful as a cat burglar.

Her heart was racing like a drum roll! Just the thought of soon becoming Milford’s bride made her feel like she was floating on cloud nine!

Too bad her bliss was a no–go show for Noella, who would be green with envy if she caught.

wind of it!

Belinda lounged on the couch, soaking up a massage from the nanny.

She felt like she had been put through the wringer just thinking about the stint she had had to endure in the clink because of that little stinker Noella.

“Where’s Briony?“.

“The young miss is visiting Mr. Rosenberg at the hospital.”

“That’s good. At least Briony knows the score: She better clinch that marriage deal with the Rosenberg family. Once she’s in, she’ll be living the life of Riley! As for that little stinker Noella…”

Belinda’s thoughts took a sharp turn. She shot up and found Vincent watering the garden,

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dragging him over to sit down,

left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE

clicked for Vincent.

bat always had a soft spot for Hoella. No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a little

“That’s not on. All that foot should be Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh and blood. Why should Noella get a dime?”

ring myself to make her cough up every penny, it’s

could take anything from the Lamberts? Fat chance!

up his mind and headed upstairs to his study.

he bolted out of the study,

That’s the bid proposal our

“Did anyone go into your study? Briony and I just got back. We haven’t been in there. When

Noella took off. Haven’t glanced at

grinding his teeth. “That little snake! She must’ve swiped

do now? Should we call the

be in hot water, but

get ahold of Noella first and make her hand it over. If we push her too

brat! I knew I should

mid–sentence, realizing she was about to spill the

1. up.

in the bid that

City, Imperial West Hospital.

Marcel’s ward, she spotted a familiar car parked at the

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dashing man leaning against it, painting a picture of worldly charm. His faint

“Please.”

“Can’t you get any other fares?

Palmer was speechless.

rough around the edges. The platform won’t approve it, and you don’t seem to mind.”

Most Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer

buckle up, his scent of sandalwood enveloping her, making

can do it myself.

a bit fiddly. My apologies. I’ll work hard to upgrade to a better

not know what

upgrade have to do with

creeping over her face, speaking coolly. “Thorpe skipped town. Actually, he never showed

Abyssal Organization has some dirt

the Abyssal Organization. Why share it with

smooth smile. “Why not? When I do things I

Heart?

turned away, feeling a bit

share what Obelisk

a bite and have

picked out a revolving restaurant that oozed