The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 430

Hearing Noella's "all clear," the entire Schnabel family heaved a collective sigh of relief!

The titles they already bore were enough to make them weak at the knees! Any more, and they feared they would not be able to take it!

After some thought, Noella spoke up. "To me, the most valuable title is being a part of the Schnabel family."

The Schnabel household had always provided her with warmth and love. As a child, seeing Vincent and Belinda Fuller doting on Briony Lambert, Noella was indifferent and somewhat disdainful. After attending Polaris Star, a place where a room full of kids couldn’t make up a full family, the concept of 'family' was foreign to her!

Her grandma had given her endless warmth, only for it to be taken away too soon by the heavens. In her midnight dreams, Noella had to admit, she could never forget her grandma! Because of the Schnabel surname, she had found a family. Becoming part of their family was the happiest thing for Noella!

The faces of the Schnabel family members were brimming with content and joyful smiles. Noella added, "So, other titles don't matter to me, really!"

Marcel nodded in agreement. "Grandpa is very happy to have such a wonderful granddaughter!" Marcel might not say it out loud, but he had always been proud of his grandchildren! Each one had allowed him to boast among his old comrades, raising the bar for the entire community. They were all Schnabel kids!

Malvina felt a bit embarrassed, "But the granddaughter-in-law next door is more impressive than me..." She had overheard the retired general next door praising his granddaughter-in-law, a doctor and a Ph.D. graduate in cardiology! Such a title seemed more fitting for Ulrich, didn't it?

Ulrich was on high alert. "Honey, don’t overthink it. You are the best!"

"I’m not overthinking. I think I’m the best, too. It’s just that grandpa mentioned it!"

Marcel chuckled. "Being able to tolerate a Schnabel kid, you’re the most suitable daughter-in-law for the Schnabel family! Since Ulrich only has eyes for you, the Schnabel family does too!"

Marcel knew what his grandsons were like more than anyone else. Ulrich had needed a lot of counseling when he first returned from the border!

Malvina nodded with a smile. "Thank you, Grandpa!"

Marcel handed Noella an old photograph. A radiant Harriet stood beside Marcel, with Xavier, Garrick, and a youthful Tavian, along with a few others Noella didn’t recognize. "These people are now your responsibility, being the current leader of Polaris Star."

Marcel looked into his granddaughter's eyes, seeing the familiar face of his beloved Harriet in her, yet Noella was even more resilient and decisive. "If you need help, just ask grandpa. Remember, you'll always be a Schnabel, and you're my pride."

Noella felt moved, "Thank you, Grandpa."

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Exiting the study, Tristan hurried off to deal with issues on their island. Sienna, worried about him and the pregnant Malvina, was torn. Noticing her concern, Noella spoke up, "Mom, Malvina has Ulrich here, you should go with Dad."

After all, it was Tristan's carefully prepared birthday gift for Sienna!

"Alright, then I’ll go! Your dad can’t tell his left from his right without me!"

Tristan was a grown man, but Sienna couldn’t help but worry about him. After the couple left in the middle of the night, Jasper looked seriously at Noella.

"Noella, I’m heading to Lockhart Prison!"

"What for?"

Jasper blustered. "To say thanks! Millie didn’t help me out for nothing, and we Schnabels don’t take advantage of people!"

"We can thank her when she gets back."

But who knew when Millie would return? Catching on to his real intention, Noella teased, "Jasper, you could just call to thank her. Are you... eager to see Millie?"

"No! Why would I want to see her? Every time I do, it’s like losing years off my life!"

"Besides, I did call, and she completely ignored me!"