The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 275

At least Noella was still willing to give him that chance.

Noella looked at Palmer, a teasing smile playing on her lips. "So, you don’t have to do this."

Palmer lifted his gaze to meet Noella's. Her eyes shimmered, looking at him as if she were a celestial being from the heavens above, her gaze imbued with a captivating magic that threatened to pull him under.

Palmer chuckled softly, reaching out to lift Noella off the bench.

"It's alright, we're friends. And if you ever need, my six-pack and pecs are yours to poke."

"Is that so? Being Mr. Pollack’s friend seems to come with its perks."

Palmer looked at the girl standing next to him. "Of course, after all, you're my only friend right now."

He didn't want her to get the wrong idea - that he was this generous with all his friends.

"I don't have any friends of the opposite sex that I'm this close to, so Noella, you can rest assured."

Noella raised an eyebrow. "Does that mean you have friends of the same sex you're this close to?"

Her eyes sparkled with cheeky and cunning amusement, bright and lively like a butterfly in the garden.

Palmer was momentarily stunned, but seeing the laughter dancing in Noella's eyes, he realized she was only teasing.

"Not really. Work keeps me so busy; I hardly have time to make friends."

Before meeting Noella, Palmer's life lacked color and social engagements.

As they walked towards the resort villa, Noella’s chin was up, her steps lively.

Palmer always exuded a calm and strategic air, unhurried, as if everything was under his control- a natural born leader. Walking beside him, Noella didn't feel uncomfortable. Instead, she felt thoroughly cared for by Palmer in every way!

Having just agreed to start as friends, Palmer maintained a polite social distance, which added a warm touch to Noella's heart. Yet, his gaze lingered on her, always present and attentive.

By the shore, Helen had caught several fish.

Palmer could tell that most of them were caught by the male models Megrez had brought along, yet somehow they all ended up on Helen’s fishing line, eliciting hearty laughter from her- bright and cheerful.

One of the male models supported Helen, saying, "Madam, you're truly amazing! Please have something to eat before you continue. We'd be heartbroken if you got tired."

What was handed over was Helen’s pillbox, and she happily took her medication.

Watching Helen take her medicine and rest comfortably with the company of the male models, Palmer felt a sense of relief.

"This service from Polaris Star is really something."

Suddenly, Megrez appeared, handing Palmer a QR code with a sycophantic smile.

"Mr. Pollack, we welcome your investment! Our main focus is on caring for the elderly, and we help keep their secrets too!"

Palmer caught the hidden meaning behind Megrez's words.

"What did Grandma tell them?"

"Oh, quite a lot! As a family member, you have the right to know, but that comes with a different price."

Noella looked at her subordinate helplessly. "Is the company short on cash lately?"