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?”

all these guests coming

was as arresting as a

million, bracelet 100 million. and this dress is a bespoke creation by Master Azure, worth a

livid. “What’s that supposed to

think, I can’t help it. But when I left yesterday,

her constant companion. She knew full well whether Noella

not.

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

Schnabels were filthy

the value of those

all that swag be

the hospital, and weren’t back for the global. live broadcast, Yvonne would step in as the real Schnabel daughter!

was tinged with rage. “So, you mean you’re not coming today? I’ll contact the reporters right now and tell them how

hung up with a click.

the room, the staff not daring to make a sound.

high–society showdown feels like?

hold back the tears, looking like a

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

in the yard in the dead of winter, cook and serve her meals. My parents never even tasted my

your eldest brother was born, all she fed me was greens, not a grain of rice, saying I’d gotten fat. Almost drove me to postpartum

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and the sister’s woes brought the Schnabel men running.

heart aching for

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

way, hon. How would I

looking at Noella.

have to go.

was just looking for

Grandma asked specifically for Noella. She knows who we are. Otherwise, I

worry, I’ve got this.”

her phone and called Marcel, giving

just enjoy your birthday; leave your grandma to me.”

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

events.

“Grandpa,

handle it“? Just

Marcel busted out of his