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The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 

Palmer’s eyes were glued to Noella on the stage the whole time

He’d run through a gazillion scenarios in his head, but never saw it coming that she’d turn out to be the lady of the Schnabel family

She looked stunning in that gown! The sheer silk outlined her slender waist, which was slim enough to make anyone green with envy

The gown was tailored to perfection, with each swirl and pleat meticulously designed, making her look like she was enveloped by waves and clouds as she moved. With a pink diamond necklace gracing her swanlike neck and her hair cascading down like mist, she was the spitting image of a fairy straight out of a storybook

Tristan was busy introducing Noella around and raking in a ton of birthday presents

But Palmer was on the move, heading straight for Noella

Hey, wasn’t there some kind of arranged marriage deal between the Pollack and Schnabel families?” 

Yeah, and look at Palmer making a beeline for Noella. If you ask me, they’re a match made in heaven.” 

Totally! Only a family like the Pollacks could land a celestial beauty like the fairylike young lady from the Schnabel family.” 

Hearing the whispers around him, Palmer couldn’t help but crack a slight smirk

Happy birthday! This is my gift to you.” 

Noella’s eyes met Palmer’s, and there was a fleeting look of surprise in them

Tristan slapped his forehead and quickly introduced them, Oh, Noella, totally slipped my mind to introduce you. This here’s Palmer Pollack, your fiancé. You two were betrothed as kids and now’s the perfect time to meet.” 

Palmer, this is my daughter, Noella!” 

Palmer nodded with a mischievous and teasing grin, Noella? That’s a pretty name, got it 

memorized!” 

She 

Couldn’t tell if he was emphasizing her name on purpose or not! And fiancé? She knew she 

had one, but she never imagined it would be Palmer

What happened to driving an Uber and scraping by

Here’s my gift for you.” 

Palmer handed over a beautifully wrapped box with a pearwood carving and some fancy lettering

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To my heart’s bright moon. Palmer.” 

Tristan couldn’t close his mouth when he saw the box

Didn’t you just prepare a gift for Noella? Why another one? You’re being too kind!” 

Palmer’s gaze rested on Noella’s face, as tender as moonlight

That one was for Ms. Schnabel, this one is from me to Noella,” 

Tristan couldn’t make heads or tails of young people’s idea of romance

But he knew, if Palmer went out of his way to give two gifts, he must be really into their Noella

Seeing the kids hit it off made him as happy as a clam, and he even started to ponder whether the grandkids would take the Schnabel or the Pollack surname

Noella simply said, Thanks.” 

Don’t mention it, my dear fiancée

Is this guy for real

She was speechless for a moment, but with all the eyes around, she couldn’t diss Tristan’s face and had to play along

Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack are such a dream couple!” 

Ms. Schnabel is a knockout, and with Mr. Pollack, they’re just perfect!” 

kids are gonna be offthecharts cute!” 

But the Schnabel brothers weren’t buying it. Their sister had just come home, and they weren’t done spoiling her yet

How could they let some random fiancé swoop in and steal her away

Beckett stepped in front of Noella, sizing up Palmer with a critical eye. My sister just got home. and she’s got her own name. No need to scare her, Mr. Pollack.

Ulrich pushed his glasses up his nose and said with a seemingly friendly smile. Noella’s still young; no rush for marriage. We, the Schnabels, aren’t planning on marrying off any daughters for at least a decade.” 

A decade? Noella would be an old maid by then

Stirling frowned at Palmer and pulled Noella behind him. No offense, Mr. Pollack, but aren’t you twentyfour already? My sis is only nineteen. Don’t you think you are a bit old for her?” 

Palmer had just turned twentyfour, so how did that make him old

Jasper looked at Palmer disapprovingly. Mr. Pollack, you’ve delivered your present, so you can leave now, right?” 

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Elara stood by Noella’s side, seemingly chatting with her, but her sharp eyes stayed fixed on Palmer, full of wariness

Noella, if you don’t like him, just say it. We don’t need to marry off a daughter for some business alliance. Your happiness Is what matters most!” 

The Schnabel siblings shielded Noella behind them, not leaving even a sliver of space

Tristan, touched by the kidscloseness, was about to burst into tears

Stop messing around. Mr. Pollack came all the way here to give Noella a gift. You all go. entertain the guests and don’t make a spectacle.” 

Beckett reached out to Palmer. Come on, Mr. Pollack, I saw a few families you’re in business with over there.” 

Palmer’s face still wore a gentle and affable smile. No, you go ahead, Beckett. I want to keep Noella company.” 

Beckett was a bit annoyed

Ulrich was definitely not feeling Palmer’s vibe

Mr. Pollack’s all fired up meeting Noella for the first time, huh? Or is he just like this with any pretty girl that crosses his path? So” 

Palmer cracked a gentlemanly smile. I’m only like this with Noella. No need to sweat it I’ve already bumped into Noella loads of times.” 

Ulrich was like, yeah, pull the other one

They’ve all been up to their eyeballs in birthday party prep these past few days. They’ve hardly had a chance to hang with their own sis, and Palmer’s saying he’s seen Noella a bunch

Stirling, who’s got the shortest fuse, snapped, Mr. Pollack, you talk like you’re head over heels for our Noella. Don’t you worry it’ll be a real kneeslapper when people catch wind of this?” 

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