The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 144

Erek could hardly contain his excitement as he watched the video.

"Boss, the looks on the Gruber family's faces when they see this will be priceless! I'm actually looking forward to it!"

The video was considerate enough to capture every worker's face, and every word they said was recorded without fail.

If the Gruber family didn't want to burn bridges with the Schnabel family too soon, they'd most likely opt to pay up.

"Boss, when it comes to swindling cash, you sure don't beat around the bush. Three hundred million is gonna make the Grubers gasp for air. I bet they won't cough it up easily."

The Gruber family's business empire had been facing a string of issues lately, and their liquid assets weren't as flush as they used to be.

Erek couldn't help but think that their boss was...ruthless! But, hey, the boss didn't even spare his own fiancé, considering the gear at Lunar Lab was courtesy of Mr. Pollack. Erek suddenly felt a surge of respect for the boss!

Their boss had been working her tail off for the future of the organization!

Noella said indifferently, "They'll pay. Three hundred million is a small price for not getting on the bad side of the Obelisk Organization and the Schnabel family."

Hearing this, Erek was touched. Such a fair and square deal, the Gruber family would be fools to pass up such a sweet offer!

Erek promised to send the video to the Gruber family that very night.

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The next morning, Noella got ready and descended the stairs, only to see the living room brimming with gifts. Boxes of all sizes filled the space, leaving barely any room to step.

Exotic herbs and luxury supplements were neatly boxed up; there were even dozens of bird's nest packages, and at the forefront was a fist-sized pearl, which seemed like the one auctioned last year at the East Sea Pearl Market.

Sienna's face lit up with joy as she saw her darling daughter come downstairs.

"Sweetheart, take a look and pick whatever you like. I'll have it sent to your room."

"Why all this stuff?"

"They're from the Gruber family, sent as an apology, probably because of Walden's little tantrum at the gallery yesterday?"

Remembering yesterday's incident, even Sienna had to admit the Gruber's illegitimate son had been a bit of an embarrassment.

But to send all these gifts as an apology the next day showed class, and since the two families had numerous business dealings, it was best to meet each other halfway.

Marcel, sitting at the breakfast table with his newspaper, cast a scrutinizing glance at the pile of gifts.

"All this for yesterday's mishap? The Gruber family seem to have some sense of decorum." Marcel's eyes were sharp. He could tell that the gifts were over the top for just a petty squabble between children. The Gruber family could have dismissed it as youthful roughhousing. Even if they felt obliged to send gifts, this was simply too much. "There's likely some other reason. Let Tristan dig a little deeper."

Sienna chuckled, "Dad, you might be overthinking it. Tristan checked yesterday, and there was nothing else."

Noella's gaze swept over the multitude of presents.

The Gruber family were probably acting preemptively because of last night's video, testing the waters with the Schnabel family.

If the Schnabel family knew about the incident, these gifts wouldn't just be refused at the door; they'd be thrown back in the Grubers' faces.

Accepting the gifts meant that the Schnabel family were indeed oblivious to the situation.

"Mom, I'm heading to the gallery."

"Don't overwork yourself, sweetheart. I know you're exceptional, but take care of yourself, got it?"