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The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 4

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Noella remained notably quiet, resembling the depth of still water. Her brows and eyes exuded a picturesque quality, akin to delicately painting hills in soft shades of green, evoking elegance and charm

Wren coughed twice, thinking about the task the lord had given him, and gently said, Miss, are Mr. and Mrs. Lambert good to you?– 

Noella looked up nonchalantly, her gaze steady yet somehow making Wren feel as though there were needles on his back

Despite being only 18, her look was more intimidating than the lord. It was as if she could see right through him

Noella shifted her gaze back down, her eyelashes resembling raven feathers, focusing on the design draft in her hands

She said indifferently. They’re okay. Are we heading to Emerald County?” 

We’re not heading to Emerald County. Miss Elara is just doing her research there. She manages a 2,000acre chicken farm. You seem interested, maybe next time I can take you there for a visit. The call you got last time was from a staff member at the research institute. We’re heading back to Imperial City. Your family is waiting for you at home.” 

Imperial City, the political and economic hub of Harmonia Country, where real estate was worth its weight in gold. Getting a house there for a whole family to live in, even a small one, would cost a pretty penny

Just yesterday, Briony wanted to buy a house in Imperial City because of university stuff, but Vincent shot her down saying it wasn’t a smart investment

On top of money, you’d need connections to snag a house in Imperial City that ticked all your boxes

Even in a mountainous area like Emerald County, owning a 2,000acre chicken farm for research meant you had to be loaded

Vincent’s connections and cash barely qualified him as the richest guy in the smallest district of Tranquility City, all thanks to Noella secretly funneling him resources out of respect for Old Mrs. Lambert. Otherwise, Vincent wouldn’t have been able to afford a villa by now

But his days as the top dog were numbered

At the Lambert Mansion, after seeing Noella off, the family sat amid the chaos of their living 

room

Briony asked uncertainly. Mom, if sis has a hard time in the future, will she come back to us for money?” 

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Belinda snapped, Listen up, sweetie, keep your distance from her. People like us, we’re not on the same level as those country bumpkins.” 

Briony was just worried Belinda might soften and take Noella back in. Hearing her say that made Briony feel warm and fuzzy inside

Did you see that helicopter flying by earlier? It wasn’t Noella, was it?” 

Vincent chuckled and tapped her nose affectionately. Her family having a decent car is already a stretch. Honey, you have no idea, that was the latest combat chopper, brand spanking new tech, only deputy national leaders get to ride those. No way Noella’s family could pull that off.” 

Deputy national level big shots were way out of Vincent’s league for life. If that were true, he’d be frying fish for Noella with his bare hands

And their car… 

Belinda cut in, annoyed, Must be something her dad borrowed. Just looking at all that dust on him was bad luck. This afternoon, I’ll take you shopping and get you more jewelry and clothes!Briony smiled sweetly, snuggling into Belinda. I want the latest from Master Azure too!” 

Owning anything designed by Master Azure, even a tiny handkerchief, would let Briony strut around the socialite circle

Belinda readily agreed

Alena walked in with a parcel. Sir, your delivery.” 

Vincent received tons of mail and parcels every day; he couldn’t 

keep track of them all

He opened it, and the contents made his eyes nearly pop out of his skull

Inside were two paternity test reports

One was between him and Briony, and the other between Belinda and Briony

However, the results were worlds apart

Vincent’s hands trembled as he looked at the sequence of numbers, feeling like he was betrayed

What the heck is this!” 

Belinda hurried over, glanced at the documents, and suddenly remembered what Noella had mentioned about the giftfor them before leaving

That damn girl

Gritting her teeth, Belinda said, Vincent, it must be Noella’s doing. This report is definitely forged. Do you know how expensive a paternity test is? She only gets 2,000 a month; where would she get the cash? She’s about to live a miserable life and wants to drag Briony down with her! Honey, Briony looks so much like you. You can’t doubt her!” 

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Briony, tears streaming down her face, played the part of the tearful daughter

Vincent looked at her skeptically, indeed seeing his own features in hers

This daughter must be real

He put the report down, wearily saying, I’m not doubting Briony, I just don’t want to mistake my daughter. It’s definitely Noella’s doing; the kid’s twisted. Good thing we cut her off.” 

Sending away such a malicious girl was the wisest decision they’d made!! 

Once Vincent left, Belinda breathed a sigh of relief

She instructed Briony. I’ve enrolled you in a course to learn micro expressions. As long as you act and look like your dad, he’ll think you’re like him and won’t doubt you.” 

Briony didn’t dare defy Belinda and muttered a yes, Then mom, buy me another designer piece. from Master Azure. I want a matching hair clip!” 

Belinda hugged her, her smile full of tenderness. Sure, I will get it for you.” 

Briony’s smile was smugly satisfied

Noella probably didn’t even know who Master Azure was. Their lives from now on would be Worlds apart one a princess, the other an ugly duckling

On the plane, Noella glanced at her phone, selectively replying to messages

She had a hand in developing that helicopter too. It could stay connected even 10,000 meters. up in the sky

Her phone wasn’t completely wiped either. With a few taps and swipes, she had it back in business. She couldn’t care less about keeping anything from the Lambert family.. 

Kitai’s message instantly came in: [Boss, the latest collection just dropped. I’ll send the reservation details to your phone.

[The design is killer! Just hit the shelves and it’s selling like hotcakes. The cash is already rolling into your account. There was even a catfight over a scarf at the launch talk about high society drama!

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