The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 47

The Schnabel sons all gave Palmer the stink eye.

This guy was here to swoop in on their sister!

Why come to mooch off the Schnabels for breakfast when you’ve got food at home? What’s he playing at?

Sienna was checking out Palmer like a mother–in–law sizing up a son–in–law, liking him more. the more she looked. She shot Tristan a look that could melt steel. “You never bothered to join me for breakfast before, always too ‘busy with work.‘ Look at Palmer, see how sweet he is to Noella!”

Tristan immediately turned on the charm, “From now on, I’ll have breakfast with you every day. We can have whatever you fancy. The company and the kids can wait.”

“That’s more like it.”

The rest of the Schnabel family all felt awkward watching their parents‘ sudden show of

affection.

They were all used to the couple’s PDA, pretending not to notice as they kept their heads down and focused on their food.

A serene smile played on Palmer’s lips.

“I’ll join you for whatever you want to eat from now on.

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“No need, I prefer skipping breakfast.”

Noella wasn’t fibbing. Back at the Lambert place, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert never bothered with breakfast for her, claiming a bit of hunger was healthy for kids. Plus, with work being so hectic, she often forgot to eat in the mornings.

“Then I’ll make sure you don’t skip breakfast. The Pollack family chefs whip up a mean. breakfast. I’ll have them go to your place later.”

Tristan was nearly moved to tears. “Palmer, that’s really thoughtful of you., Noella really isn’t big on breakfasts. Appreciate you looking out for her.”

“It’s the least I can do. Taking care of Noella is my responsibility.”

The smiles on the faces of the Schnabel sons were about to disappear!

Palmer was definitely here to steal their sister, no doubt about it!

Sienna turned to Noella, “Honey, I’ve prepared some gifts for you to take to Sexton. We can’t show up empty–handed on our first visit.”

“Got it.”

and hopped

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a cool

in the old car must’ve

it. It’s an honor to drive you. Also, I hope I can clear

for his explanation, just like he never

our time together to be

my gift, one for Ms. Schnabel, and one

into the necklace box, a gift of the bright

he saying she was the moon

hope you’re not mad, and even if you are, please don’t ignore me. And…” Palmer paused, searching for the right words.

he was into was his

blocked you because you were a chatterbox,

passenger seat was shocked. Years working with Palmer and

Noella is

out, will you unblock me?”

say she needed his explanations?

“Sure.”

the Imperial West Hospital. Palmer opened the door and with a slight bow, offered his hand to Noella. “I’m glad you’re willing

that

hand in Palmer’s palm and stepped out of the car with him. His

photo to capture the moment Palmer and Noella held hands

room, Sexton and Marcel were staring at

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they haven’t shown up yet?”

birthday gift for my granddaughter yesterday, and now

gift? It’s for my future granddaughter–in–law! You

snorted, his whiskers twitching. “As if you’re one

getting riled up.

have left to hold onto in this lifetime? If only you had told me you had another granddaughter, and here

always dolled up like she’s about

I never said she was my granddaughter. I’ve got two, Elara and Noella, and the rest don’t count.”

all the mess you made when you were younger, you’re getting what’s coming to you! As for Yvonne, as long as you know what’s

chuckled with an air of dignified authority, the vibe of someone who’s