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.”

with a pearwood carving

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bright moon.

couldn’t close his mouth when he

you just prepare a gift for Noella? Why another

on Noella’s face,

Ms. Schnabel, this one is from me to

or tails of

of his way to give two

happy as a clam, and he even started to ponder whether the grandkids would take the Schnabel or the Pollack surname.

said,

my dear fiancée.

guy for

moment, but with all the eyes around,

are such a dream couple!”

and with Mr. Pollack, they’re

be off–the–charts

sister had just come

they let some random fiancé swoop in and steal her

just got home. and she’s got her own name. No need to scare her, Mr. Pollack.“.

“Noella’s still young; no rush for marriage. We, the Schnabels, aren’t planning on

be an old maid by then!

Pollack, but aren’t you twenty–four already? My sis is only nineteen. Don’t you think you are a bit old

so how

at Palmer disapprovingly. “Mr. Pollack, you’ve delivered

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

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

behind them, not leaving even a sliver of

touched by the kids‘ closeness, was about to burst into

the way here to give Noella a gift. You all go. entertain the guests and don’t make

out to Palmer. “Come on, Mr. Pollack, I saw a few families you’re in business with

wore a gentle and affable smile. “No, you go ahead, Beckett. I want to

was a bit

definitely not feeling