The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 77

After Briony hung up the phone, she was freaking out and her hands were shaking like crazy as she managed to get through to Milford.

Milford had been living it up these past few days, partying hard and hitting up all the chicks around him, having the time of his life.

When Milford got Briony’s call, he didn’t even think twice before hanging up on her.

“Mr. Rosenberg, ain’t Ms. Lambert your fiancée? Looks like she’s checking in on you!”

Milford scoffed and lit up a cigarette. “She’s already cramping my style before we’re hitched, acting like she’s the lady of the Rosenbergs! She’s definitely got no good news there. I’m not dealing with her.”

The phone wouldn’t stop ringing, and Milford, with no other choice, picked up again.

“Milford! Something’s happened to my parents! Please, you gotta help me! Briony’s voice, all teary and shaky, came through the speaker, while Milford, still playing cards, gave the model beside him a kiss.

“Mhm, what’s up? Spell it out.”

“Some… someone kidnapped my parents, and they’re beating up my dad! They’re saying they need five million to let them go, and I don’t have so much cash. Milford, please, you gotta save my folks!”

Milford was surprised, “Five million? Is Mr. Lambert worth that much?”

“What’s that supposed to mean, Milford? Just help us out; once my folks are safe, we’ll pay your

back!”

Milford didn’t have that kind of dough on him either.

Plus, Briony’s family nearly lost all face just yesterday at Imperial West Hospital, and Mrs. Rosenberg made it clear he should keep his distance from Briony.

That girl from the ghetto wasn’t fit to step foot in the Rosenberg estate.

“Look, Briony, you should chill out. I ain’t got that much cash either so better ask someone else.”

Briony

couldn’t believe Milford actually turned her down.

“Milford, what’s that noise over there? Where are you? I’m freaking out and can you come get me?”

Lambert girl wasn’t worth five million to him. If he went to pick up Briony now, that five million would go down the drain because

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blast with drinks. He muddled it through, not giving

thought to Briony’s crisis, I’m in the middle of a deal here, Briony. I’m doing this for our future. Don’t make a scene: gotta hang up

a feeling Milford wasn’t really talking business. But she just couldn’t find a way

the heck was Milford up to? Why did it sound like there were women’s voices?

it! Must be those shameless hussies

quickly ended, and Milford didn’t offer her a dime. Briony

Briony stamped her foot in frustration, almost

mess is because of her.

the set, stopped in her tracks

hear that right? Was that girl talking

if she remembered it right. Could that mean she’s related to the family that adopted

a warm smile and walked over to Briony,

with?”

spirits lifted on

demanding five million for their release. Once my folks are safe, we’ll repay you! Five million is just pocket change

you from

She used to be my

felt like Ms. Yvonne Schnabel seemed really interested in Noella’s business and, wary of having another Stirling incident, she decided to play it

and showed Yvonne some sneaky snaps

was either watering plants or playing music in the photos. She was looking so serene

I took all of these. If you want to know more about Noella, we could work together later, but right now I need to save my

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was clear in

herself as sort of posh artist with that cheap music instrument? She

Briony, clearly not the sharpest tool in the shed. But if she

to help, I’ll tell you anything you want to know!”

everything

and those pics are

million on her, or else she wouldn’t be

away so easily; more dirt on Noella could surely mean kicking her out

me an account number,