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

into the car. Noella spoke up, “Riding in the old

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

nonchalantly. She didn’t care for his explanation, just like he never asked about her background. Fair’s

didn’t want our time together to be colored by anything else. I

Ms. Schnabel, and one

box, a gift of the bright moon

he saying she was the moon

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

into was his betrothed

said, “I blocked you because you were a chatterbox, distracting me from work.”

and she never thought she’d

Noella is

me out, will you

she needed

“Sure.”

his hand to Noella. “I’m glad you’re willing to come with me to visit my grandpa.

that this was just how aristocratic

and stepped out of the car with

Palmer and Noella held hands – a match made in heaven from the

and Marcel were staring

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Chucher 47

haven’t shown up

didn’t even bother with a birthday gift for my

“Who said I didn’t prepare a gift? It’s for my future granddaughter–in–law! You think I’ll just

his whiskers twitching. “As if you’re one to talk! You’re

was getting

left to hold onto in this lifetime? If only you had told me you had another

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

she was my granddaughter. I’ve got two, Elara and Noella, and the rest don’t count.”

when you were younger, you’re getting what’s coming to you! As for Yvonne, as long as

authority, the vibe of someone who’s used to being