The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

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Noella remained notably quiet, resembling the depth of still water. Her brows and eyes exuded a picturesque quality, akin to delicately painting hills in soft shades of green, evoking elegance and charm.

Wren coughed twice, thinking about the task the lord had given him, and gently said, “Miss, are Mr. and Mrs. Lambert good to you?“–

Noella looked up nonchalantly, her gaze steady yet somehow making Wren feel as though there were needles on his back.

Despite being only 18, her look was more intimidating than the lord. It was as if she could see right through him.

Noella shifted her gaze back down, her eyelashes resembling raven feathers, focusing on the design draft in her hands.

She said indifferently. “They’re okay. Are we heading to Emerald County?”

“We’re not heading to Emerald County. Miss Elara is just doing her research there. She manages a 2,000–acre chicken farm. You seem interested, maybe next time I can take you there for a visit. The call you got last time was from a staff member at the research institute. We’re heading back to Imperial City. Your family is waiting for you at home.”

Imperial City, the political and economic hub of Harmonia Country, where real estate was worth its weight in gold. Getting a house there for a whole family to live in, even a small one, would cost a pretty penny.

Just yesterday, Briony wanted to buy a house in Imperial City because of university stuff, but Vincent shot her down saying it wasn’t a smart investment.

On top of money, you’d need connections to snag a house in Imperial City that ticked all your boxes!

Even in a mountainous area like Emerald County, owning a 2,000–acre chicken farm for research meant you had to be loaded.

Vincent’s connections and cash barely qualified him as the richest guy in the smallest district of Tranquility City, all thanks to Noella secretly funneling him resources out of respect for Old Mrs. Lambert. Otherwise, Vincent wouldn’t have been able to afford a villa by now.

But his days as the top dog were numbered!

At the Lambert Mansion, after seeing Noella off, the family sat amid the chaos of their living

room.

Briony asked uncertainly. “Mom, if sis has a hard time in the future, will she come back to us for money?”

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Belinda snapped, “Listen up, sweetie, keep your distance from her. People like us, we’re not on the same level as those country bumpkins.”

Briony was just worried Belinda might soften and take Noella back in. Hearing her say that made Briony feel warm and fuzzy inside.

by earlier? It wasn’t Noella, was

a decent car is already a stretch. Honey, you have no idea, that was the latest combat chopper, brand spanking new tech, only deputy national leaders get to ride those. No way

Vincent’s league for life. If that were true, he’d

“And their car…

him was bad luck. This afternoon, I’ll take you shopping and get you more jewelry and clothes!” Briony smiled sweetly, snuggling into Belinda.

tiny handkerchief, would let

Belinda readily agreed.

a parcel. “Sir,

of mail and parcels every day; he

of them all.

made his eyes nearly pop out

paternity test

him and Briony, and the other between Belinda and Briony.

were worlds apart!

sequence of numbers, feeling

the heck

at the documents, and suddenly remembered what

That damn girl!

only gets 2,000 a month; where would she get the cash? She’s about to live a miserable life and wants to drag Briony down with her! Honey, Briony looks so much like you. You can’t

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tears streaming down her face, played the part

looked at her skeptically, indeed seeing his own features in

daughter must be real.

I just don’t want to mistake

girl was

Belinda breathed a

long as you act and look like your dad, he’ll think you’re like him

buy me another designer piece. from Master Azure. I want a matching hair clip!”

smile full of tenderness. “Sure, I will

smile was smugly

lives from now on would be Worlds apart – one a princess, the other an ugly duckling!

the plane, Noella glanced at her

It could

With a few taps and swipes, she had it