The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Sexton was over the moon! Last time he heard Yvonne claiming she was his savior, he was so

bummed out!

Thought his peepers were failing him and he got it all twisted, but he vividly remembered being rescued by a knockout, not that plain girl Yvonne.

He asked Marcel, but that old coot played dumb and wouldn’t spill the beans!

If it weren’t for the live TV broadcast he caught yesterday, revealing that Noella was actually the Schnabel family’s daughter and even had the first dance with his grandson, he’d still be in

the dark.

That old fox Marcel, too crafty for his own good!

“Noella, I didn’t get you a birthday present yesterday, but I’ve had your gift ready for a while now, all set to give to you!”

Sexton, all mysterious–like, whipped out a box and handed it over to Noella.

Marcel shocked, blurted out, “Sexton, isn’t that the jewelry your wife got when you two got married? Are you really giving away your nest egg?”

“Buzz off, you old buzzard! Can’t you say anything nice? We had this pact in our family, a gift for each granddaughter–in–law! I thought I’d never get the chance to give away this last one, but thank God…

Sexton’s eyes

eyes brimmed with kindness as his weathered hands caressed Noella and Palmer’s. drawing them together for a gentle pat.

“Open it up, see if you like what I got you!”

Noella, meeting Palmer’s equally eager gaze, went with the flow and cracked open the wooden

box.

A set of top–notch diamond jewels caught her eye, each piece flawless. And Noella, having seen her fair share of gems, could tell this set was worth a small fortune!

“It’s too precious. I can’t accept this.”

Sexton clutched his chest, putting on an act like he was about to kick the bucket any second!

I saw

probably don’t want to see you at

it aches… Palmer, you better stick to the will I wrote

it’s too valuable. I’ll just hold onto it for now and give it back to

sprint up five flights of stairs

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back! if word got out that the Pollacks

you won’t be among the living

Humph! This wonderful granddaughter of yours is becoming part

to squabbling; it was just a game of who could act more childish. Noella, holding the

bit mature because Grandpa always figured I’d settle down in my forties or fifties. Then it’d suit my wife just fine.”

to have him take it back, but unexpectedly found herself lost in his warm, smiling eyes, full of emotions

necklace I gave you yesterday. Why aren’t you wearing

like wearing

taking on risky missions.

not on a

she wore seemed tailor–made, turning her into a dazzling,

did her wearing Jewelry

me give you

trust your medical skills! Even Professor Calvin said I’ve been recovering

muttered, “Humph, she’s still my granddaughter. I’m sick too, and I need

Noella smiled helplessly.

the other on Sexton’s, she began taking their pulses

eyes shone

the pulse of ten people at once, rapidly diagnosing each condition and making quick

fair

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come to life.

stayed up too late last night. Do it again, and I’ll

too, and you’ve been getting mad a lot lately. That’s not good

quickly hid his comics under the blankets and sald, “No, no, no! You got thern for me, so.

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