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 hopped

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

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

an honor to drive you. Also, I hope I

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

you who I really am, 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 Noella Schnabel

one for Ms. Schnabel,

the words carved into the necklace box, a gift

the moon in his

And…” Palmer paused, searching for the right words. “You have no

was his betrothed all

were a

the passenger seat was shocked. Years working with Palmer and she

is

out, will you unblock me?”

say she needed his explanations?

“Sure.”

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

took a deep breath, reminding herself that this

palm and stepped out of the car with him. His scent

photo to capture the moment Palmer and Noella held hands –

Sexton and Marcel were staring at the door.

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Chucher 47

they haven’t shown up yet?”

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

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

“As if you’re one

was getting riled up.

this lifetime? If only you had told me

thinking about Yvonne, always dolled up like she’s about to become

was my granddaughter. I’ve

your family. With all the mess you made when you were younger, you’re getting what’s coming

air of dignified authority, the vibe of someone