The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 42

Up on the second floor of Serene Haven, Noella was getting dolled up.

The Schnabel family had roped in a top international makeup squad to primp Noella to perfection.

“Miss, your face is just drop–dead gorgeous, and that figure? Outta this world! Skinniest waist I’ve ever measured!”

“Oh boy! She’s like the final masterpiece from the Goddess of Creation herself! My mug in comparison? Just a slapdash clay pinch from the Goddess.”

In the vanity mirror, a touch of makeup graced Noella’s face, her stunning beauty even breathtaking, difficult to even look away from!

Sienna was over the moon. “Baby, you’re a knockout! A chip off the old block!”

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Yvonne sauntered in from outside, handing over her phone. “Mom, Grandma’s on the line for you.”

Ashlyn’s booming voice blasts from the receiver. “Noella, why aren’t you here taking care of me today? Get yourself to the hospital, pronto!”

Sienna was grinning through gritted teeth. “Mom, it’s Noella’s birthday bash today. We’ve got a whole lineup of blue–blooded pals to meet later. There’s no time for the hospital. How about I set you up with twenty caregivers instead?”

“Caregivers can’t hold a candle to your own flesh and blood! If Noella’s too good for this old hag, just spit it out.”

Sienna could barely keep the smile on her face!

Noella chimed in cool as a cucumber, “Yep, too good.”

“Ha! Knew it! You think you’re too good for me! But tough luck! As long as you’re a Schnabel, I’m your grandma! Drop whatever it is you’re doing, and come to the hospital today! Otherwise, I’ll spill to the press about your ungrateful ways, saying you’re unfit to be a Schnabel!”

Ashlyn huffed, “Don’t think I don’t know you swiped my prayer beads, you uncultured bastard…” Sienna fired back, “Mom, Noella is the real deal, my own flesh and blood, Dad’s beloved granddaughter. What’s this ‘bastard‘ talk? That’s way out of line!”

“I don’t care. Her manners are lacking, even snatching my prayer beads! Who knows what bad seed she’s picked that up from!”

Sienna almost burst into laughter.

Ashlyn wouldn’t dare bad–mouth her son Tristan; she was practically saying Sienna was the bad influence corrupting Noella!

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Yvonne was giddy with delight!

“Noella, did you really swipe Grandma’s stuff?”

actually did take Ashlyn’s stuff, with all these guests coming over, the Schnabels surely wouldn’t stand for a

frown was as arresting as a

bracelet 100 million. and this dress is a bespoke creation by Master Azure, worth a pretty penny. I’m

“What’s that supposed to mean? You calling me

But when

She knew full

not.

makeup artists, hearing the price tags on Noella’s bling, are nearly choking on

the Schnabels were filthy rich, but

value of those items, was green with envy!

couldn’t all that swag be

weren’t back for the global. live broadcast, Yvonne would step

right now

up with a click.

was dead silence in the room, the staff

showdown feels like? Would they end

couldn’t hold back the tears,

a decent wedding. My parents always thought the Schnabels were a disgrace. They’ve

cook and serve her meals. My

fat. Almost drove me to postpartum

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and the sister’s woes

his heart aching for

far! Wasn’t it enough how she tormented me, and now she’s after my daughter! Tristan, I’m telling you, if anything

hon. How would

frowned slightly, looking

have to go.

Ashlyn was just looking

Grandma asked specifically for Noella. She knows who we are. Otherwise, I could go. I’d hate to see Noella’s first homecoming party get interrupted…”

“Don’t worry,

out her phone and called Marcel, giving him the lowdown.

just enjoy your birthday; leave your grandma to

health wasn’t excellent, and his big–shot status meant he

events.

“Grandpa, can you handle

handle it“?

his ward and headed