The Killer Queen (Noella Briony)

The room fell into an eerie silence, so thick you could cut it with a knife.

They all knew Tavian held a position of influence, but the amiable man they knew being involved was beyond their wildest dreams! At Noella's birthday bash, Tavian had gifted her an extravagantly expensive present. When Marcel was admitted to the Imperial West Hospital, Noella would often play chess with the always-smiling elderly man!

The family was utterly shocked!

Tristan, mouth agape, managed to stammer, "Ah... Tav, you're way up there above Dad, how are we supposed to deal with this!"

"Obviously! I was leading the troops guarding Polaris Star! Do you think anyone less capable would dare take on such responsibility?"

If it were anyone else, Marcel wouldn't have been this worried! Marcel glanced at Noella, who appeared calm, and softened his gaze. "Kiddo, did you figure this out already?"

"Mhm. I investigated everyone in Imperial City who had dealings with Garrick, including Grandpa."

Noella had meticulously researched anyone acquainted with Garrick. Hearing Noella openly admit to investigating even him, Marcel's expression slightly faltered.

"My girl, you don't trust even me?"

"Grandpa, you're influential and an old acquaintance of Garrick. It fits my investigation criteria."

Marcel's eyes widened in disbelief!

"Don't worry, Grandpa, you won't tarnish your good reputation. We weren't close before, so I had to check."

The vastwork of Polaris Star's investigation, not even uncovering anything on Marcel, spoke volumes about his integrity! Hearing Noella even investigated her grandfather, Tristan's schadenfreude hadn't fully bloomed when his daughter added.

"Buy one, get one free. I've checked on everyone in the family too, Dad. Your investment in that island last month doesn't look too promising." Tristan: "What?"

"Beckett Corp's business expansion into Polaris Star territory is being expedited at my request."

Beckett was somewhat surprised.

"I was wondering why that got approved so quickly!"

Rising Glory Group had been bracing for a long battle!

Noella chuckled softly, "Beckett's project plan was flawless and aligned with Polaris Star's industrial chain, so it's not nepotism."

Beckett had personally overseen the project, working tirelessly for days!

"Ulrich, there was an issue with a batch of reagents in your lab. Lunaris sent you the data adjustments, did you see it?"

"I saw it!"

Ulrich was sweating bullets!

"It was a minor issue that even I missed! If you hadn't pointed it out, it would've been a disaster!"

Noella subtly hinted at Ulrich. Given Ulrich's lab level, such minor data discrepancies were almost certainly deliberate!

"Stirling, Azure's new season requirements have been sent to you; the clothes will suit you well."

Stirling scratched his head.

"Noella... I had no idea you were Master Azure!"

"I chose Stirling as the face of Azure's fall and winter men's line not because you're Stirling. From every angle, you're the perfect spokesperson!" Jasper slapped his forehead!

"So, the money we've been spending on clothes goes right back to Noella? Fantastic! Money well spent!"

The thought of their money cycling back to Noella delighted Jasper.

Noella was somewhat helpless. She didn't want her pockets filled with her family's money... However, once the Schnabel family discovered how well Azure's clothes suited her, almost every new collection became their favorite deity of wealth's endorsement.

"Jasper, there were some malicious reports against your firm lately. I've had Millie take care of it."

"Eh? Isn't Millie unwell? I could've handled it myself!"

"It was meant to be dealt with by Polaris Star, but it was a bit tricky, involving some gray market forces. Millie had an easier time handling it."

Most of the Gallagher family's

business skirted the gray areas of

the law. Jasper's firm had unintentionally ruffled some feathers, leading to vindictive lawsuits. Millie, dealing with those issues, inadvertently exposed some of the Gallagher family's operations, causing Randy quite a headache. Old man Gallagher was so furious he wished he could kick the bucket right then and there!

Jasper grew uneasy.

"That... I owe Millie a favor now."

"She said to write it off with the help you've given her before."

"How can we just write it off!"

Noella calmly looked at him. It seemed every time Millie was mentioned post-engagement, Jasper acted oddly! Millie had already gone with Xavier to Lockhart Prison!

"My sister's lab issues are minor, but the latest funding request was blocked."

Elara nodded.

"My lab's just getting started, and indeed, there are many troublemakers. Noella, you're the best!"

Her sister was not only her idol but also so considerate! She vowed to be her sister's loyal supporter forever!

Tristan felt a chill down his spine.

Sienna angrily retorted, "Didn't I tell you not to invest in that island? You never take my words seriously!"

"It's not like that, honey! I was planning to buy it as a birthday gift for you!"

He had hoped to surprise Sienna!

But his plan had not only been

revealed by his daughter but also criticized for its viability! Tristan was

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on pins and needles, suddenly

jumping up and rushing over to Noella's side, before dropping to hisNôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

Knees with puppy-dog eyes. "Honey! What's the problem?"

Noella, looking down at her dad who seemed to have a flair for the dramatic, pulled him to his feet.

"It's not bad news. It's just that there might be oil under that island we were talking about."

Tristan was floored! He had no clue about this! Clearly, he'd been kept in the dark by his business partners!

"This won't do! I need to fly there myself and check it out. They expect me to take the risk while they rake in the profits? Those sneaky bastards!"

If Noella was right, and there really was oil beneath that island, he could retire!

Jasper was utterly shocked, stepping forward to grasp Noella's hand and place it on his chest. His heart was racing!

"Noella, tell me, what other surprises do you have that we don't know about?"

The thought of more surprises like this had them half-worried they'd drop dead from shock!

Noella was the picture of calm.

"That's it, really."

To Noella, these things were just minor exploits, simple undertakings she didn't find too bothersome, hence why she had adopted an alias for herself! It was mostly because, at the moment, she couldn't even recall if there were any other secrets her family didn't know about!