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 into Palmer’s

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in the sunlight, a limited edition luxury car worth a cool billion, not to

in the old car must’ve been

to drive you. Also, I hope I can

She didn’t care for his explanation, just like he never asked about

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

gift, one for Ms. Schnabel, and one

a gift of

saying she was the

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 betrothed

because you were a chatterbox,

and she never thought she’d see the

is

me out, will you

she needed his explanations?

“Sure.”

Rolls–Royce pulled up to the Imperial West Hospital. Palmer opened the door and with a slight bow, offered his hand to Noella. “I’m glad you’re willing to come with me to visit my

herself that this was just how aristocratic families

of the car with him. His scent was a subtle sandalwood, warm like spring.

to capture the moment Palmer and Noella held hands – a match made in heaven

the hospital room, Sexton and Marcel

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come they haven’t shown

even bother with a birthday gift for my granddaughter yesterday, and now

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

you’re one to talk! You’re just

was getting riled up.

had told me you had another granddaughter, and here I thought Yvonne was

always dolled up like she’s about to become an art exhibit,

wrong with Yvonne? I never said she was my granddaughter. I’ve got two, Elara and Noella,

the mess you made when you were younger, you’re getting

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