The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 44

Palmer’s eyes were glued to Noella on the stage the whole time.

He’d run through a gazillion scenarios in his head, but never saw it coming that she’d turn out to be the lady of the Schnabel family!

She looked stunning in that gown! The sheer silk outlined her slender waist, which was slim enough to make anyone green with envy.

The gown was tailored to perfection, with each swirl and pleat meticulously designed, making her look like she was enveloped by waves and clouds as she moved. With a pink diamond necklace gracing her swan–like neck and her hair cascading down like mist, she was the spitting image of a fairy straight out of a storybook.

Tristan was busy introducing Noella around and raking in a ton of birthday presents.

But Palmer was on the move, heading straight for Noella!

“Hey, wasn’t there some kind of arranged marriage deal between the Pollack and Schnabel families?”

“Yeah, and look at Palmer making a beeline for Noella. If you ask me, they’re a match made in heaven.”

“Totally! Only a family like the Pollacks could land a celestial beauty like the fairy–like young lady from the Schnabel family.”

Hearing the whispers around him, Palmer couldn’t help but crack a slight smirk.

“Happy birthday! This is my gift to you.”

Noella’s eyes met Palmer’s, and there was a fleeting look of surprise in them.

Tristan slapped his forehead and quickly introduced them, “Oh, Noella, totally slipped my mind to introduce you. This here’s Palmer Pollack, your fiancé. You two were betrothed as kids and now’s the perfect time to meet.”

“Palmer, this is my daughter, Noella!”

Palmer nodded with a mischievous and teasing grin, “Noella? That’s a pretty name, got it

memorized!”

She

Couldn’t tell if he was emphasizing her name on purpose or not! And fiancé? She knew she

had one, but she never imagined it would be Palmer!

What happened to driving an Uber and scraping by?

“Here’s my gift for you.”

beautifully wrapped box with a pearwood carving and

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my heart’s bright moon.

when

just prepare a gift for Noella?

Noella’s face, as tender as

for Ms. Schnabel, this one is from me to Noella,”

couldn’t make heads or tails of young people’s idea

his way to give

kids hit it off made him as happy as a clam, and he even started to ponder whether the grandkids would take the Schnabel or the Pollack surname.

said, “Thanks.”

my dear fiancée.

this guy for real?

all the eyes around, she couldn’t diss Tristan’s face and had to

Mr. Pollack are such

a knockout, and with

are gonna be off–the–charts

brothers weren’t buying it. Their sister had just come home, and they weren’t done spoiling her yet!

random fiancé swoop in and

critical eye. “My sister just got home. and

his glasses up his nose and said with a seemingly friendly smile. “Noella’s still young; no rush

would be an old maid by

twenty–four already?

had just turned twenty–four, so how did that make him old?

delivered your present, so

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side, seemingly chatting with her, but her sharp eyes stayed fixed on Palmer, full of wariness.

you don’t like him, just say it. We don’t need to marry off

shielded Noella behind them, not leaving even a sliver of space.

was about to

give Noella a gift. You all go. entertain the guests and don’t

Mr. Pollack, I saw a few families you’re in business with over

“No, you go ahead, Beckett. I want to keep Noella company.”

a bit

definitely not feeling Palmer’s