The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 243

Master Rainer knew exactly what was on his mind. If Garrick ever stepped out of line, well, then it was no big deal to send him packing a bit earlier than planned.

A color of fierce appeared in his eyes, "Noella, remember this—if Garrick dares to lay a finger on you, you use those tricks our old geezers taught you, and send him packing. Blow him to smithereens and no coffin needed! That old coot really thinks he still calls the shots around Polaris Star? If it weren't for him, you wouldn't even be—"

Realizing he was saying too much, Master Rainer chose to mute himself, closing his eyes to rest.

Noella, seeing the hesitation in Master Rainer's expression, didn't press further. It seemed that neither her mentor nor her grandmother was telling her everything!

...

Upon entering the Schnabel Manor in Phoenix Tower at the Serene Haven, Beckett and Noella were sneakily pulled aside by Sienna into the quaint garden.

With a secretive air, Sienna produced a thick stack of brochures that showcased various banquet options and wedding planner portfolios.

"Noella, where do you think would be the perfect spot for your brother Ulrich's engagement party?"

"Huh?! Since when is Ulrich engaged? He doesn't even have a girlfriend, does he?"

Beckett looked just as shocked, "Since when does he have a girlfriend?"

Ulrich had been a lifetime bachelor, his most intimate contact with the opposite sex being in the operating room.

Where on earth did he find someone? And they've progressed to an engagement?

Sienna gestured upstairs, lowering her voice to spill the events of the day.

Noella and Beckett fell silent.

After a moment, Beckett picked out the bits he could share and revealed the truth to Sienna.

"What? So you're saying Ulrich dressed up like that because of a blast? Not because he was up to no good?"

Noella nodded firmly, "Mom, you've got it wrong."

Sienna put down her materials, a mix of deep disappointment and relief in her voice.

"Well, that's a relief. I mean, it would have been so unbecoming of him. I’m afraid it scared away poor Malvina. Oh dear, there goes my daughter-in-law!"

Around the corner, Malvina, who had been eavesdropping with a cup in hand, blushed furiously. She nearly bit her tongue when she heard the conversation and turned to leave, only to bump into Ulrich behind her. Her nose hit his solid chest, and she winced in pain.

"Ouch! That hurts! Dr. Schnabel, you—"

Sienna and Noella hurried in from the garden while hearing the commotion, only to see Ulrich and Malvina quickly disappearing.

Beckett, eyeing the direction of the hall, was also puzzled, "What's the brat up to? Why did he just rush off with Ms. Gruber like that? It was so rude!"

Marcel, who had been sipping coffee, sighed. He set his cup down and walked away hands behind his back, "When are these kids going to give me great-grandchildren with such bad brains?"

Tristan wasn't a fool, yet why were his children so clueless?

...

During Imperial University's opening ceremony.

The entire Schnabel family had risen early to attend Noella's university commencement.

It had been ages since they last attended an opening ceremony, back when Elara was still in elementary school.

There was a plethora of gifts lay before Noella, each one an opening present from her family members.