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?”

million to him. If he went to pick up

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a blast with drinks. He muddled

Briony’s crisis, I’m in the middle of a deal here, Briony. I’m doing this for

suspicious noises on the other end, had a feeling Milford wasn’t really talking business. But she just couldn’t find a way

to? Why did

those

Briony tried calling him over a dozen times,

on the roadside, Briony stamped her foot in frustration, almost in tears worrying about the Lambert

family’s mess is because of her. She’s a Jinx!”

to leave the set, stopped in her

hear that right? Was that girl

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

a warm smile and walked over to Briony, “What’s

with?”

spirits lifted on seeing

could you please give, um, lend me five million? My parents have been kidnapped, they they’re demanding five million for their release. Once my folks are safe, we’ll repay you! Five million is just pocket change to you, so please, I’m begging you to help me! I’d do

“Are you from the Lambert family? Then

She used to be my

really interested in Noella’s business and, wary of having

her phone and showed Yvonne some sneaky snaps of Noella she

music in the photos. She was looking so serene and graceful, oblivious to being photographed.

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

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was clear in

in such a tiny house, and she really thought herself as sort of

the sharpest tool in the shed.

agree to help, I’ll tell you anything

know everything

grew up together and

didn’t have five million on her, or else she wouldn’t be out finding a

easily; more dirt on Noella could surely mean kicking her out of the

an account number, and I’ll