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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luxury car worth a cool billion, not to mention the custom

the old car must’ve been

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

just

but then I thought, I didn’t want our time together to be colored by anything else. I met Wise Fool as Vocalist, not as Palmer Pollack meeting

Ms. Schnabel,

a gift of the bright moon in his heart!

was the moon

are, please don’t ignore me. And…” Palmer paused, searching for the right words. “You

girl he was into was his

“I blocked you because you were a

Palmer and she never thought she’d

Noella is badass!

me out, will you unblock me?”

she say she

“Sure.”

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

a deep breath, reminding herself that

the car

the moment Palmer and Noella held hands – a match

room, Sexton and Marcel were staring at the door.

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haven’t shown up

a birthday gift for

“Who said I didn’t prepare a gift? It’s for my future

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

getting riled

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

up like she’s about to

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

dismissively, clearly annoyed. “I don’t care 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

dignified authority, the vibe of someone who’s used