The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 248

Beckett couldn't shake off the uneasy feeling churning inside him!

Although Palmer was Noella's fiancé, the fact that he had just emerged from his sister's bedroom seemed to rush things up a bit too much!

Noella could tell at a glance that Beckett had gotten the wrong idea.

"Beckett, he got hurt. He crashed on the couch last night."

Knowing Palmer had only slept on the couch, Beckett's expression softened significantly.

Marcel and Sexton, on the other hand, were chuckling away.

Sexton, in particular, was thrilled to see Palmer, that boy, finally get a clue and walk out of Noella's room. His old face was blooming with joy! At this rate, he could start pondering names for his great-grandchildren!

But upon hearing that Palmer had just slept on the couch, Sexton's eyes betrayed a hint of heartache.

With such a beautiful fiancée by his side, and he slept on the couch?

The Schnabel family's nannies had been replaced, and the breakfast table showcased a new array of dishes.

Marcel just wanted to enjoy his twilight years in peace, staying out of affairs.

Beckett's tone carried the weight of a solicited opinion. "Noella, as for home matters, just do what you can. I'll have the butler handle the rest. Don't worry about a thing; focus on your studies!"

"Okay."

Ulrich glanced at his phone, his eyelids twitched with irritation, which he quickly subdued, regaining his composure.

Only after Marcel and Sexton had left for their chess game did Ulrich pass the phone to Beckett.

"Beckett, someone's been spreading info about Noella online, trying to stir up trouble. I've handled it, and we're tracking down the source."

Beckett raised an eyebrow.

Were people itching for trouble, daring to smear his sister online?

A video of Noella playing the zither had somehow become popular online. Several accounts had posted disparaging comments about Noella, making Beckett bristle with anger!

Watching Noella calmly eating across the table, Beckett felt a surge of protectiveness.

His sister had endured so much, and yet people were still spinning tales about her!

"Noella, don't be scared. How about we skip school today? We'll go after I've sorted this mess out, okay?"

Noella just smiled softly and shook her head with a resolute gaze.

"Beckett, have you forgotten what I said? I'm a Schnabel too. I'm happy to be behind my brothers, but I want to stand with you, shoulder to shoulder."

Beckett was nearly moved to tears!

Those words... She truly was a daughter of the Schnabels!

Ulrich grew sentimental too. "Reminds me of when Stirling was starting out. He said something similar."

The Schnabel kids always stood together!

Palmer, who was by Noella's side, had a flicker in his eyes and a gentle curve to his lips.

His fiancée was so tough and brave, no matter what. It was endearing, yet it tugged at his heartstrings.

Since Noella had spoken, Beckett didn't press any further. He handed her the phone to look at the messages herself.

After scanning them, Noella's expression remained unchanged; if anything, she chuckled.

"They just can't believe a girl can play so well. A girl getting into Imperial University on a scholarship has shattered their glass ceilings!"