The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 261

Verdant Garden’s location was a bit of a puzzle. Adding to its mystery, Noella had intentionally surrounded it with natural barriers to keep unwelcome guests at bay. Unless someone was an old hunter or a local from the hills, it would be nearly impossible to locate, even with the best GPS.

If it weren't for Ellsworth guiding those obsessed fans in, they'd never have found Stirling, even if they knew the general area! Yvonne had paid Ellsworth a tidy sum to sneak those relentless fans into the village!

Stirling frowned. “I thought Yvonne wasn't all bad at first. I figured she was just upset because Noella came back home all of a sudden. But turns out, she's rotten to the core!”

Yasbel just shrugged. “You thought she wasn’t bad, but look who paid the price! Well, I guess you learned your lesson the hard way.”

Stirling was known for his integrity and kindness, a rare find in showbiz. He was always ready to help; even stray cats and dogs found a home with him.

Yasbel couldn't understand how the Schnabel family raised such a gentle soul in Stirling, yet their eldest was as cold-hearted as they come!

It just didn't add up!

Stirling rubbed his face. “It won’t happen again, Noella. I had no idea Yvonne was like that.”

Thankfully, Yvonne hadn’t caused any real harm to his sister!

Noella never took Yvonne seriously. Just another schemer trying to stir trouble.

Seeing the information on his phone, Stirling gasped in shock!

“It was Yvonne who spread rumors about Beckett having a secret child. Back then, it caused such a stir and even led to his girlfriend leaving him!”

Stirling’s team had dug up everything they could on Yvonne. She had been cautious, using someone else’s identity to contact Ellsworth, a detail Beckett had overlooked. Yvonne was meticulous, always using others' IDs for registrations, cutting ties as soon as her dirty work was done.

This time, her repeat contact with the same marketer was her undoing. Even her attempts to secretly buy trending spots for her and Palmer’s supposed engagement were exposed!

This was news to Noella.

“Beckett’s girlfriend?”

“Yeah, he was actually close to getting married a few years back. But those rumors ruined everything.”

Noella was puzzled. “But anyone who really knows Beckett wouldn’t lose faith over some gossip.”

“That’s true, but we’re not exactly sure what went down back then.”

Beckett kept mum, and the Schnabel family, not wanting to upset him, didn’t pry.

Now it seemed Yvonne was more entangled in their lives than they knew.

“Why would Yvonne do this? We need to tell Beckett!”

After much thought, Stirling decided to call Beckett and share everything, even sending all the findings to the Schnabel siblings’ group chat.

The immediate response was concern for Noella, asking if she had been bullied on set!

Elara: [Come on, Stirling, you’ve got to do better. Noella almost got harassed because of this. I’m disappointed!]

Jasper asked: [Noella, you okay? Stirling, drop by my office when you can. We need to prepare for a lawsuit.]

Ulrich added: [I’m going to check Noella’s well-being when she gets home! Oh, and Stirling, you come too.]

Elara teased: [Beckett, maybe it’s time to clear things up with your ex?]

Learning about Yvonne’s deeds left the Schnabel siblings in silence. Ulrich regretted not dealing with Yvonne when they had the chance at Larson Pollack’s estate.

After a long silence, Beckett simply expressed concern for Noella and Stirling’s health.

[We’ll handle this. Let’s not worry Mom and Dad; they’re enjoying their vacation. Just make sure to get checked out.]

Trying not to worry his siblings, Beckett later added: [She’s married now. The truth doesn’t matter anymore.]