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,

you reckon the old lady left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE DE Bezed the bucket? How else could she have

clicked for Vincent.

soft spot for Hoella. No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a little something behind. If

All that foot should be Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh

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

anything from the Lamberts? Fat chance!

mind and headed upstairs to his study.

bolted out of the study,

are my papers? That’s the bid proposal

and I just got back. We haven’t been in there. When did you prep

off. Haven’t glanced at it since!”

must’ve swiped it.

we do now? Should

called the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed. If word got out, he could kiss his reputation in Tranquility

no. Let’s get ahold of Noella first and make her hand it over. If we push her too far, and she runs off to our

brat! I knew I should have…”

herself mid–sentence, realizing she was about

1. up.

wrapped up in the bid that he didn’t catch her

Imperial West Hospital.

ward, she spotted a familiar car

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

“Please.”

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

Palmer was speechless.

edges. The platform won’t approve it, and you

days. Most Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and

leaned in, close enough to help Noella buckle up, his scent of sandalwood enveloping her, making even

do it

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

did not know what

upgrade have to do with

never

Turns out Abyssal Organization has some dirt on

Abyssal Organization. Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two assassin groups that

smooth smile. “Why not? When I do things

Heart?

feeling a bit

Obelisk has

bite and

revolving restaurant that