The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 254

In the surveillance room, the screen clearly showed a car losing control, bursting out of the parking lot, slamming into the guardrails on either side of the road before careening down the tree-lined avenue!

The logistics personnel retrieving the footage were visibly nervous.

On one hand, an incident like this happening within the college's premises was unthinkable. If it blew up, the consequences would be dire. On the other hand, Beckett's presence behind them was overwhelmingly intimidating!

Despite Beckett’s politeness and somewhat courteous demeanor, the aura he exuded sent shivers down their spines.

Beckett pointed at the screen. "Rewind it, to the frame at four minutes and fifteen seconds, please."

In the rewound footage, a figure suddenly appeared in the tree-lined avenue, seated in a wheelchair. This sudden appearance was due to Lorne initially being in the car but then deciding to disembark and proceed in the wheelchair.

Beckett frowned. "Ms. Darcy, I don't recall the graduate school being on this route."

Noella was coming to Imperial University, and the Schnabel family had scrutinized every possible route through the college the night before.

Beckett always liked to have everything under his control.

Darcy nodded. "Maybe, Lorne wanted to enjoy the view?"

Indeed, Imperial University, being an established institution, boasted beautiful scenery. But how could someone fresh off the surgery table enjoying the scenery?

"He should be in intensive care at this time, not out sightseeing. It would be more fitting for him to visit the River Styx at this rate. Please copy this video for me; I will pursue legal action against the driver and the college."

Sweat beaded on the logistics personnel's forehead. At this moment, they couldn't muster the courage to suggest that Beckett should let the college off the hook, given it was indeed a lapse in the college's oversight!

Darcy looked at Beckett with a gentle tone. "Mr. Schnabel, it's right to hold the college accountable, but wouldn't this affect Noella, given she's still studying here?"

"There are colleges all over the world; Noella can choose any. She doesn't need to stay at one that nearly had her in an accident!"

Beckett's tone was sharp, veins throbbing on his hand. His temper, which had been soothed by Noella, flared up again upon seeing the footage.

Had Noella not reacted swiftly, would she be the one lying in the hospital now?

"Mr. Schnabel, perhaps we could calm down a bit. Accidents can happen due to human error at any college, right?"

Beckett's gaze paused, the aura of authority around him palpable as his eyes swept over Darcy before retracting.

"What do you mean? Are you suggesting this was deliberately orchestrated?"

"From the video, it's not hard to infer that this accident was likely aimed at Noella."

Beckett's assistant entered from outside, leaning in. "Mr. Schnabel, the driver has been revived. He confessed to intentionally targeting Ms. Noella after seeing those rumors about her online."

Due to baseless rumors? Someone attempted to harm Noella with a vehicle on campus?

Beckett scoffed. "Dig deeper and include the Richardson family in the investigation. I want to see who's so relentless in chasing after Noella, not resting until they see her harmed!"

"Yes, also, Mr. Pollack called to say Ms. Noella is with him and asked you not to worry."

After Noella left the campus, she got straight into Palmer's car. Somehow, Palmer knew about the incident and had his assistant inform Beckett's.

Beckett's mood visibly improved.

Even in such a trivial matter, Palmer made it a point to notify him, clearly showing he cared for his sister!

Exiting the surveillance room, Beckett said sternly, "Ms. Darcy, would you mind showing me around the campus? We don't have to visit everywhere, just the places Noella frequents for her classes."

His tone was strictly professional, his gaze exceptionally cold, as if they were strangers.