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

for Vincent.

always had a soft spot for Hoella. No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a little something behind. If Noella managed to snag Jasper, she must have used

Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh and blood. Why should Noella get

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

they could take anything from the Lamberts? Fat chance!

up his mind and headed

minutes later, he bolted out of the study, sweating

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

and I just got back. We haven’t been

Noella took off. Haven’t

slapped his forehead, grinding his teeth. “That little snake! She must’ve swiped it. Is

now? Should we call the cops?”

the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed.

make her hand it over. If we push her too far, and she runs off to our rivals

treacherous little brat! I knew I

was about to spill

1. up.

so wrapped up in the bid that he didn’t

Imperial West

of 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.”

in the car, frowning slightly. “Can’t you get any other fares? Why

Palmer was speechless.

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

the car had seen better days. Most Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and with Palmer’s unique situation, getting approved was tricky.

Noella buckle up, his scent of sandalwood enveloping

can do it

bit fiddly. My apologies. I’ll work hard to

not know what

his car upgrade have to do with

skipped town. Actually, he never showed up at the bar.

has some dirt on

“This intel is from the Abyssal Organization. Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two assassin groups that were like

When I do things I follow my heart, not

Heart?

feeling

Obelisk

grab a bite and have a proper

and picked out a revolving restaurant that oozed romance from every brick; all