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The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92 

You’ve been popping out of bed at 2 AM to game every night for a week straight. Every gaming session lasts from two to three hours. You skipped your gaming sesh last Friday night. Did something happen?” 

Sexton was freaking out! Last FridayI must have hit the hay for real!” 

Noella shook her head, brought up Sexton’s gaming account, fired up the hidden program, and tracked the login times straight from the backend data

All the deleted info was restored in a snap

Last Friday, you must have been gaming with my grandpa. His console was running all night long.” 

After Marcel realized his console had no secrets from Noella, he sneakily switched to reading 

comics

Palmer was frowning big time, glaring at his grandpa with a mix of worry, helplessness, and a dash of anger

Grandpa, Noella busts her butt every time she makes your meds. If you keep acting like a child, she might just wash her hands of you.” 

Sexton’s meds weren’t rocket science, but Noella crafted them with her own hands

Every time Palmer was at the Lunar Lab’s door, he would only catch a glimpse of her late at night

Seeing those faint shadows under Noella’s eyes always hits him right in the feels

And yet, Sexton just can’t seem to toe the line

Come on; I’ll be good from now on. Darn it, the game’s just too addictive, and I can’t crack this levelThe more I think about it, the less I can sleep, and I end up dragging Marcel into it, and there you have it neither of us gets any shuteye.” 

Noella was speechless

Making excuses for not sleeping now

The games Sexton was hooked on were just some casual ones Noella whipped up when she was bored, meant to kill time. Little did she expect them to be snatched up by Ivan, turned into legit gaming apps, going viral, and raking in the dough

Palmer, not buying it, said, Grandpa, that’s not an excuse for not behaving. Noella’s a doctor, and even Professor Calvin told you to rest up. And you’re throwing that away for a game?” 

Sexton had lived a life of calling the shots, and now, getting a lecture from his grandson, he felt a tad embarrassed

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What do you know? That game’s tough as nails. Bet you couldn’t beat it either.Sexton’s eyes darted around as he shoved the console into Palmer’s hands. If you crack it in half an hour, I’ll promise to quit my midnight gaming sprees!” 

Palmer gave him a look

Grandpa was up to kiddie tricks at his age

This is a coop game. You team up with Noella, and if you two can beat it in 30 minutes. I’ll be all ears from now on.” 

Sexton had it all figured out

The game was a beast. Even a daily grind with the console might not cut it, let alone a measly halfhour

Palmer was not much of a gamer except when it was about making bank. No chance he could beat it

And Noella, well, Sexton even roped in some hospital nurses to try the game, and they couldn’t even get past level one. Even if his daughterinlaw was a brainiac, there was no way she would ace it

Which meant he could game in peace

Palmer saw right through Sexton’s game. He picked up the console, looking at Noella

Up for a round? Really sorry for the hassle my grandpa’s causing you.” 

Noella pursed her lips and synced up with Palmer’s console like a pro. Let’s roll.” 

Sexton scrambled to get Marcel, still sneaking peeks at comics, to come watch

This was a brainy little game, each level a battlefield sim

One needed razorsharp logic to beat it, and the levels were all clever as hell

Noella and Palmer, side by side, each worked their consoles. No chitchat, but their teamwork 

was on point

Palmer was grinning, smoothly moving all the way. It was his first time gaming with Noella, and he was feeling her vibe through the game’s tacticsher sharpness and aggression were rare finds

From the software she pulled up earlier to check Sexton’s gaming time, she had skills he hadn’t bargained for. Looked like Palmer had struck gold

Ten minutes later, Level Completelighted up the screen

Sexton and Marcel, having had a crack at this game, knew just how difficult it was. The completion screen had them bugeyed in disbelief

You beat it in just ten minutes!” 

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Marcel was all smiles at Noella. Kiddo, you ever played this before?” 

Noella shook her head. Nope.

Though she developed the game, Ivan’s team pimped it out, and it was her first time playing the upgraded version

Noella’s a sharp one!Marcel was chuffed. Breezing through the game like that only proved his granddaughter had killer instincts and reflexes

That’s my girl!He thought

Palmer stowed the console and handed it off to his bodyguard

Grandpa gets two hours of game time a day, and only during daylight.” 

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