The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 347

“No worries,” Noella mused, resting her chin on her hand as she gazed at Helen who was seated across from her. She knew the old lady meant no harm from start to finish. It was just her personality; every time she spoke, she somehow chose the most exasperating way to express herself.

People who took up the grave-digging trade in their youth were naturally sharp-tongued, after all.

Helen had been blaming herself for the tragedies that befell Palmer’s mom and Lavinia Richardson, thinking she brought bad luck to her loved ones.

Sexton sipped his beer. “Why don’t you ever talk about these things?”

“What’s the point? To make you realize halfway through our marriage that I’m prone to wallowing in self-pity?” Helen rolled her eyes. “I’ve informed Lucian about that charlatan. He’ll handle it."

Since it was the Richardson family who got duped by that fraud, it only made sense for them to deal with it!

Horatio, also seated at the table, looked up. “Do you need my help?”

Sienna had gone out of her way to prepare a vegetarian feast for Horatio and invited him to the Schnabel family dinner.

Figuring it was Sienna’s invitation and likely with Noella’s approval, and considering the Schnabel family's food was indeed delicious, Horatio didn’t think twice before accepting!

Elara was quick to shake her head. “No need, Master. This is all worldly trouble; best you don’t get involved.”

Horatio stroked his bald head. “To someone like me, all worldly matters are just that, worldly. And all can be a path to enlightenment.”

Noella gave him a sidelong glance, “Speak English.”

“I heard Lucian Richardson has an impressive collection of antiques. I’d love to see them.”

Antiques were Horatio’s true passion! The biggest antique collector in Imperial City was none other than Lucian.

Seeing Horatio’s genuine interest disguised as an offer to help, Elara didn’t refuse this time.

“Alright, then. Come with me, Master!”

“Thank you, Elara.”

Sienna cheerfully handed Malvina a box. “Here, a little welcome gift from me!”

Malvina hadn’t expected to receive a gift just for coming over for dinner!

“This is unnecessary. I’m not here for the first time... How can I just take this?”

Sienna glanced at Ulrich. “It’s different this time. Before, you were Noella and Elara’s friend. Now, you’re here as Ulrich’s girlfriend. I’ve been planning what to give to each future daughter-in-law for ten years. This is yours to keep!”

Malvina blushed and blurted out before she could think.

“Alright, I’ll accept it, and if I ever break up with Dr. Schnabel, I’ll return it. Then it can be passed on to the next person.”

A peculiar silence fell over the dining table!

Elara placed a hand on her forehead. “Malvina, leaving aside the fact that once my mom gives you something, it’s yours with no returns, how can you talk about breaking up so casually? Aren’t you worried about upsetting Ulrich?”

In a family like the Schnabels, a welcome gift for a future daughter-in-law was never something to be taken back.

Malvina was taken aback. “Dr. Schnabel won’t be upset!”

She glanced at Ulrich beside her, who still wore a gentle smile, feeling somewhat guilty.

Ulrich placed a peeled shrimp in Malvina’s bowl, wiping his hands before calmly saying, “I’m not upset, but I don’t plan on breaking up with you.”

“I didn’t mean now. I meant in case you stop liking me later. Who can predict these things?”