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,

lady left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE DE Bezed the bucket? How else could she have cut loose so easily

clicked for

she’d leave this wild without leaving a little something behind. If Noella managed to snag Jasper, she must have used

foot should be Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh and blood. Why

Noella’s folks a ring myself to make her cough up every penny, it’s all

take anything from

made up his mind and headed

he bolted out of the study,

That’s the bid proposal our company needs. It’s top

go into your study? Briony and I just

same day Noella took off. Haven’t glanced at it since!”

his teeth. “That little snake! She must’ve swiped it. Is she trying to get back at the Lamberts?”

we do now? Should we call the

secrets to go public. If Vincent called the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed. If word got

it over. If we push her too far, and she runs

little brat! I knew I

herself mid–sentence, realizing she was about to spill the

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her, Vincent was so wrapped up in the bid that he didn’t

Imperial City, Imperial

stepped out of Marcel’s ward, she spotted a familiar car parked at the hospital entrance.

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its glow on the black car and the dashing man leaning against it, painting a picture of worldly charm. His

“Please.”

slightly. “Can’t you get any other fares? Why do you

Palmer was speechless.

a bit rough around the edges. The platform won’t approve it, and you don’t seem

City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and with Palmer’s

scent of sandalwood enveloping her, making even the

do

a bit fiddly.

not know what

his car upgrade have to do with

speaking coolly. “Thorpe skipped town. Actually, he never showed up at the bar. It was his brother

found out, too. Turns out Abyssal Organization has some dirt on

intel is from the Abyssal Organization. Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two

smooth smile. “Why not? When I do things

Heart?

turned away, feeling a bit

I’ll share what Obelisk

let’s grab a bite

revolving restaurant that oozed romance from every brick;