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.”

gifts and

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Rolls–Royce gleamed in the sunlight, a limited edition luxury car worth a cool billion, not to mention the custom mods. To Noella,

in the old car must’ve been rough on you, Mr.

drive you. Also, I hope I can clear the air a

nodded nonchalantly. She didn’t care for his explanation, just

together to be colored

for Ms.

carved into the necklace box, a gift of

was the moon in his

me. And…” Palmer paused, searching for the

into was his

you were a chatterbox, distracting me from

working with Palmer and she never thought she’d

Noella is

hearing me out, will you unblock me?”

did she say she needed his explanations?

“Sure.”

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

breath, reminding herself that this was

placed her hand in Palmer’s palm and stepped out of the car with him. His scent was a subtle sandalwood,

to capture the moment Palmer and Noella held hands –

hospital room, Sexton and Marcel were staring at

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Chucher 47

they haven’t shown

birthday gift for my granddaughter yesterday,

a gift? It’s for my future

whiskers twitching. “As if you’re one

was getting

If only you had told

thinking about Yvonne, always dolled up like she’s about to become an art exhibit, gave Sexton a headache.

my granddaughter. I’ve got two, Elara and Noella, and the

about the twists and turns in your family. With 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 what, it’s a good

authority, the