The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 449

"Listen here, buddy, I'm your old man!"

"My throat's been rough these past few days, caught a nasty cold. Stinker, remember when you were a kid, we used to call you 'Stinky'? Guess who?"

Only Beckett and Sienna would know about that nickname.

Beckett frowned, "How come you're calling from a new number?"

"Got pickpocketed on my way back! Your mom and I are stuck on some remote island now, can't reach anyone!"

"Alright, send me your location, I'll have someone come pick you up."

After hanging up, Beckett eyed the location that was sent over. It was indeed on the route Tristan would take back home.

He checked Tristan’s flight back, which was indeed scheduled for today.

Noella grabbed Beckett's phone, dialing Tristan's number, but couldn't get through!

Ulrich worriedly said, "Didn't Dad mention his phone got stolen? Someone probably wiped it clean by now."

Noella shook her head, tried calling Tristan from her own phone, but still no answer!

Even messages on WhatsApp were left unanswered.

"Malvina, let me borrow your phone for a sec."

"Sure."

After taking Malvina's phone, Noella dialed Tristan's number again!

This time, Tristan's hearty voice came through.

"Hey there! Is this my number two, or the missus?"

"Dad, it's me."

"Noella, what's up? Missing me and your mom? We'll be back in a few days!"

Hearing Tristan's familiar voice, Beckett and Ulrich realized something was off.

They might have stumbled into a scam!

Noella explained the situation, and Tristan couldn't just sit still.

"I did buy tickets for today, but your mom wanted to stay a few more days, so we decided to return later! How could there be another Tristan in this world? Beckett, you've been out there recognizing random folks as your dad?"

Beckett calmly responded, "If I could, I'd have already replaced you."

Having a dad who talks nonsense like this, the pressure's real!

Tristan fake sobbed, "I've got a dozen bodyguards with me. They might lose their way, but my phone's safe. That island's been sketchy lately; I'm not planning on visiting!"

"I was busy surfing, didn't check my phone, hence no WhatsApp replies!"

Seeing Malvina's call, Tristan thought maybe she was feeling under the weather or had a spat with Ulrich!

Most likely, it was because of the rumors about the offshore oil field under the island Tristan was planning to buy.

That’s a goldmine right there.

Plenty of folks would kill for that kind of opportunity!

The pie's only so big; not every time can the Schnabel family have the whole thing.

Beckett also thought, with so many bodyguards around Tristan, it was unlikely anything bad would happen. Plus, all the information checked out, he didn't think much of it at that moment!

Little did he know, it was a scam targeting the Schnabel family!

Noella sighed, "Stay clear of telecom fraud."

The siblings figured, since the scammers were keen on luring someone, they'd likely call back!

With that thought, and planning to involve the Schnabel family's legal team, Beckett simply asked the kitchen to send over a plate of sliced fruit!

Half an hour later.

The unknown number called again. This time, Noella had already connected Tristan via video, allowing him to see everything happening on their end.

The raspy voice of "Tristan": "Son, have you set off yet? Your mom and I are still waiting for you!"

Beckett coolly replied, "Not going. If you die out there, the Schnabel estate is mine."

The fake Tristan was momentarily speechless!

Is that something you say out loud?