The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 436

In a deserted alleyway, Alioth's voice dropped to a whisper, "Boss, Dalia's been snatched."

"When did this happen? Where is she now?"

"About half an hour ago. We nabbed the ones who took her too!"

Ivan scratched the back of his head in thought.

"But they didn't seem to be working together, so we just let them go. Nolan and Yasbel are tailing them now."

Nolan and Yasbel were Polaris Star's top trackers. They never lost a target!

"They're heading to the harbor, looks like they're planning to set sail!"

Noella interjected, "Why would they kidnap Dalia?"

Dalia was just an employee at her art gallery. What were they hoping to gain?

Alioth explained, "Seems like they mistook her for Darcy, planning to use her to threaten Beckett."

All because Beckett invited them for dinner, now they dragged Beckett into this mess!

"...And why did you inform Palmer?"

Ivan replied as if it were obvious, "Well, aside from being a brilliant vocalist, he's a perfect human shield!"

"We've got intel that the ship is full of foreign forces and unidentified individuals. Recently, the deep web's been abuzz with assassins sneaking into the country, likely mingling among them. Erek's already laying out plans there."

Noella frowned slightly. "Assassins from the deep web? That new third party that just popped up?"

After the fall of Cerulean Whale, the assassination organization ranking third on the deep web, Soaring Bird, came into the spotlight.

"Exactly, Soaring Bird. Annie said Palmer's waiting for you at the harbor."

A professional matchup indeed!

Palmer had been busy dealing with the Pollack Group's issues lately. With the old man gone, the lesser branches were getting restless, causing minor troubles in the Pollack Group's business.

They hadn't seen each other in days. Every morning, Noella received Palmer's schedule, aware that his business was conveniently located near the harbor today.

Noella wondered, "Since when are you and Annie this close?"

Ivan, looking utterly sincere, confessed, "Boss, I'm gay."

Noella's mouth twitched, "I wasn't suggesting anything, but if you really are gay, Annie might not be the one in danger here."

Alioth and Megrez exchanged strange looks at Ivan.

Ivan: "..."

"Why are you guys leaving? What's with covering your butts?"

...

At the harbor.

A luxurious yacht spanned four stories, each catering to different clientele.

At the entrance, a waiter stopped Noella: "Welcome, this is for VIP guests on the fourth level. May I see your invitation, please?"

Noella glanced at him, and with a swift motion, the waiter collapsed, unconscious.

Ivan teased, "Boss, you could've just said you're Ms. Schnabel, would he still dare to block your way?"

Noella coolly responded, "Troublesome."

On the edge, when action was an option, she preferred it over words.

Annie emerged from a room, "Ms. Noella, the boss is waiting for you inside."

"Thank you."

Approaching the room, Noella noticed a strong scent of blood!

Quickening her pace, she entered to find Palmer sitting by the window, his sleeve stained with blood, his muscular arm accentuated by the tight band around his bicep, exuding a sexy and dangerous vibe.

As he wiped the blood from his hands, Palmer, against the light, had a hint of bloodlust in his eyes.

Meeting Noella's gaze, she walked toward him, stepping over the bodies of the assassins without a flinch, her tone calm.

"Skipped breakfast?"

"Didn't have time, did Annie tell you?"

Palmer's attempts to eat and rest were futile without Noella. She was well-informed about his daily activities through Annie.