CHapter 227
The Killer Queen
Chapter 227
In the sleek, dark, uffees at the Pollack Group, a man in a meticulously tailored black sut emated a chilling aurt, his arma crossed as he faced the overreaching middleâaged man belate him.
Palmer slowly removed his gold rimmed spectacles, which served a purpose beyond aiding his vision, and methodically polished them with a cloth
Your demands are simply ludicrous. It seems you might have had one too many at the pub last night. If you are facing any mental affichons, I went mind ananging some professional help for youâ
Eamon Pollackâs face shifted through a spectrum of colors
âMy dem nephew, the company is a big pin and itâs not just for you to carve up. Iâm merely asking for my fair share of the stocks.â Eamon insisted
The majority stake in the Pollack Group was firmly in Palmerâs grasp, with a significant portion allocated to Sexton and only scraps left. for everyone else. Eamonâs eyes were set on the slice of the pie held by Seaton
Palmer sheered with contempt Dream on
Eamon slammed his fist on the table, his corpulent frame quivering with rage
Moments later, he scoffed. âMy dear nephew, youâre nding high now, but would your little lady friend feel the same?â
Palmers brow furrowed instantly. âWhat are you implying?â
Reading Palmerâs reaction like a book, Eamon knew heâd hit a nerve.
âHah, my naive nephew, as your elder, I think itâs time I teach you a lesson. To truly steer the ship, you canât afford weaknesses. Iâll relieve you of this burden, and you should thank me for it?
Eamonâs expression tumed sinister. âMy dear nephew, itâs your own highâprofile antics that put Ms. Schnabel in the spotlight. If you hadnât flaunted her at the auction, I wouldnât know where your affections lieâ
He was about to add more when a sudden, severe pain shot through his leg!
Looking down, Eamon saw the gun pointed at him and his own thigh bleeding profusely Palmerâs eyes were filled with murderous intent, striking fear into Eamonâs heart.
Gritting his teeth, Palmer hissed, âUncle Eamon, if a single hair falls from Noellaâs head, I will hold you and your entire family
accountable
The fear in Eamonâs heart was indescribable. He malized at that moment
ment that Palmerâs previous inaction wasnât due to lack of courage. Palmers methods were far more temifying than Eamon and his associates could have ever imagined.
Discarding Eamon trembling body, Palmer strade out of the office, his pace urgent. He rushed to the parking lot, slammed the car into gear and sped off.
After several unanswered calls to Noella, despite knowing she was more than capable of taking care of herself and should have someone with her, Palmers heart refused to settle
Memones of his youth flashed before his eyes as he saw the same scene unfold once more.
With clammy hands gripping the steering wheel, he drove relentlessly until he reached the antique shop.
Megrez was whistling while hosing down bloodstains on the stairs. The sight of Palmerâs car pulling up, and Palmer emerging with an aura of fury, sent a shiver down Megrezs spine.
Was Vocalist here seeking retribution against their boss? Or had he finally figured out their boss was a swindler?
Determined to be a loyal henchman, Megrez stammered. âVocalist⦠Mr. Pollack! Boss isnât isnât here.â
Palmers gaze swept past Megrez, focusing intently on the interior of the shop.
There, in the sunlight, sat a wicker chair gently rocking. A delicate hand stroked a cat nestled in the lap of a lady who turned her head. slightly, yawning, her eyes misting over with drowsiness.
âPalmer? What brings you here?â
the wi
Palmer stood still, ensuring the scene before him was without flaws before approaching. He knelt on one knee before the wicker chait and the cat sensing the scent of blood, leapt away
âAre you alright?â
âMe? Iâve been here soaking up the sun. What could possibly happen?â
Palmer exhaled a sigh of relief, joy flooding his heart at her safety. He held Noellaâs hand to his forehead.
âI was worried that.â
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Noella looked at him, surprised to see such vulnerability in someone usually so composed and decisive.
She anftened her voice, realizing the came Nit disquiet. âThe men who came here have been dealt with
Pater nodded affectionately. âI apologize I was Pollack family businessâ
71% not your fault, and you donât need to apologize, Noella reassured him, adding, âSeveral Pollack family members have been treading on Polaris Starâs teritory. I would have had to deal with them sooner or laterâ
This none of this was Palmerâs doing.
Understanding her implication, Palmer wasnât fully placated. Those men could come back for her!
Megres, witnessing the tender scene, patted his chest in relief.
Vocalist wasnât here for vengeance, and it seemed their boss hadnât been caught with another man after all
Dutifully, Megrez brought over a chair for Palmer, placing it beside Noellaâs wicker chair âMr. Pollack, please sit. Two groups, thirtyâfive men in total, all taken care of. The mastermind still needs to be handled.â
Palmer settled next to Noella, his voice cold with intent. âTheir lives, Iâll collect personally
Megrez grinned from ear to ear. âThatâs the spirit. Our boss has never been one to be trifled with
âI get itâ:â
Not many dared to come after their boss, treating her like some helpless canary ripe for the taking.
Megrez was practically buzzing with excitement!
Even if their boss was a canary, she was the kind that could snap a crocodileâs neck with one biteâa deadly canary with venomous
fangs.
Noella handed Palmer a handkerchief, and after a momentâs hesitation, she tenderly wiped his face herself,
âYouâve got blood on your face,â she murmured softly. It looks like spatter. Whereâs it from?â
âThigh, I think. Canât remember. Shouldâve aimed straight for the heartâ
Noella couldnât help but smile slightly, hearing the frustration in Palmerâs voice. âThereâs always next time for target practice.â
âOkay, Ð listen to you?
The scene was oddly touching and harmonious.
Malvina, standing to the side, pretended she hadnât seen anything.
Why did she suddenly feel like a third wheel? It was too muchâlike sheâd swallowed a whole bag of sour grapes!
Larson, waiting in front of the screen for some good news, leapt up from his chair!
âWhat did you say? All our guys are gone? Could Palmer have anticipated this? Impossible! And Palmer injured Eamon? How dare hel