The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

The surveillance system was crystal clear, and every move in VIP Room 9 was on display.

As the owner of the bar, Noella had reserved a booth in the beginning just for herself, a special spot where she could keep an eye on all the private booths!

Only she could unlock this surveillance haven! She had personally tweaked the cameras to catch every little detail, even in the darkest corners. Everything Toxic Monarch and Thorpe did was under her watchful eye.

Palmer frowned slightly, pointing at the screen where Thorpe was holding a briefcase full of greenbacks. “They seriously think they can deal here?”

“Looks like it.”

“Call the police. If they manage to trade, who knows how many families will suffer.”

Noella nodded, “Already on it. Sent the video feed straight to the international drug enforcement.”

Palmer looked surprised.

“You’re in touch with international drug enforcement?”

“Crossed paths with them about three years ago on a gig in Northstone.”

Palmer’s pupils contracted; he was also in Northstone three years back!

“Did you save someone in Northstone?”

“I’ve saved plenty of people.”

Noella’s brow furrowed ever so slightly, her gaze shining brightly in the dim light, and for a moment, Palmer recalled the time he nearly tumbled off a cliff, when a masked girl reached out

to him!

That girl had eyes just like these!

So it was her!

Noella’s attention returned to the monitors, her gaze falling on Beckett lurking in a corner downstairs.

Why on earth was his brother here?

She said to Palmer, “Let’s split up. You take the third floor; there’s another drug lord meet–up there. I’ll check downstairs.”

Palmer grabbed Noella’s wrist, his handsome face filled with concern. “Be careful. I’ll give you a ride home later.”

“Sure.”

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At the booth, Beckett and the suit across from him were toasting and having a blast.

Noella squeezed through the crowd, finding Erek lost in the dance. “There are a few bombs on the second floor. Get someone to defuse them.”

“Whoa, boss! You’re like everywhere…ugh, and now, just five minutes into my jam, I gotta go play bomb squad? This job’s killing my buzz!”

your yapping and get on

defusal department. Ever since Noella handed his ass

You’re not giving me much

twenty–three of them.”

Erek was dumbfounded.

that many bombs, if they go off, not

in thirty minutes?

cost you a year’s salary.”

A whole year!

bosses are blood–sucking capitalists, aren’t

but dared not speak out!

Noella. “Noella? What are you

“Beckett.”

protecting her from the messy

little sis Noella. Noella, this is

glass until it sparkled and

didn’t you tell me you

“Just hanging out.”

flash of that smug Milford face crossed Beckett’s mind, and he frowned. “Alone?”

got a friend

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Chap 26

Milford. Beckett let out a sigh

saying you can’t have fun, but folks outside can be dangerous. Next time, give me a heads up, or just bring any of

was eighteen, not eight, but faced with Beckett’s concerned and tender look, and the

do,

while, was

oil tycoon, the negotiation expert with deals worth billions,

late. I’ll take

said he’d drive me.”

stroked

glimpse of several plainclothes cops and smiled sweetly at Beckett. “Beckett. my friend’s here. I gotta go.”

want to overstep and upset Noella. After a long list

jaw nearly

face now

I want them bankrupt within a month.

just small fries in the Schnabel family’s eyes,

the allure of the tens

even their

assured, Mr. Schnabel.”

stood before Noella, speaking with respect. “We’ve received the video you sent. This time we’ll definitely nab Toxic

Noella’s help, their numerous drug busts had been successful!

from Erek; all bombs were

police officers and shot a text to Erek.

19-03

Chapter 26

room 9 on the fourth floor

IGot it!)

speakers started blaring the

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