The Killer Queen (Noella Briony)

In the central flowerbed of the park near the lab, there were several small wooden cabins, usually used for tourist sightseeing.

Noella, with a raised eyebrow, revealed, "This place falls within the Polaris Star's secret operational base."

When the Shadow Dragon Society made their move, everyone at Polaris Star was caught off guard!

Phecda peeked out from behind some bushes. "Who knew? We were just grabbing a bite, and they thought this place was empty. Next thing, they're hauling someone right in front of us!"

The shock was palpable among the Polaris Star crew.

Annie had a moment of realization. "So this area was under your control all along. Had I known, I wouldn't have worried!"

No wonder her boss and Ms. Noella were taking their sweet time, strolling hand in hand without a care in the world!

Phecda explained, "Our boss prefers to keep a low profile. This lab mainly dabbles in developing perfumes and cosmetics. The production chain is quite lengthy, so we usually sell off the finished product for a tidy profit. And there's this sucker who keeps buying our formulas, even giving us a cut of the annual profits."

Annie paused for a moment.

"If I'm not mistaken, our conglomerate's beauty division is involved in collaborating with Polaris Star's perfume venture, under the direct supervision of my boss."

So, the 'sucker' Phecda mentioned was right in front of them!

Noella couldn't help but let out a chuckle.

Phecda quickly put on a smile. "Mr. Pollack, we have some new formulas in development. Boss has given her approval. Would you be interested in signing up for more?"

Palmer, with his stoic charm, only had eyes for Noella. "Am I the sucker here?"

Noella simply shrugged. "If that's how you see it, I can’t change your mind."

Watching her playful demeanor, Palmer affectionately tapped Noella's nose, shaking his head in fond exasperation.

"If Noella approves, of course, we'll sign."

"Mr. Pollack, always so generous!"

As Noella headed towards one of the lit-up cabins, she teased, "Mr. Pollack, ready to sign without even a sniff?"

Palmer looped an arm around Noella's waist, whispering suggestively close, "Haven't I already caught a whiff from you?"

She had been wearing a different fragrance lately, a rich blend of lily-of-the-valley with a captivating fruity note. Palmer had assumed it was the latest scent on the market!

"Mr. Pollack, you seem to know perfume quite well."

"Of course, understanding the female market is part of my business."

The others, walking in front, acted as if they saw and heard nothing.

Inside the cabin, Robert held a knife to Ulrich's face, his tone icy. "Kid, thinking you can charm someone from the Shadow Dragon Society? Better to give up on that now!"

Ulrich barely reacted. "What do you want?"

As Robert’s cold, scarred face loomed closer, the sharp blade grazed Ulrich's skin, sending chills down his spine.

"I just want you to know that this girl isn’t one to be trusted. No decent girl would flirt with older men since her teens." Robert taunted, while Malvina, expressionless, watched with eyes devoid of any emotion, merely observing.

"Kid, you think you're invincible? Chasing after any woman?"

Ulrich narrowed his eyes slightly. "You look unwell. Your liver seems off, your breath smells, your teeth are yellow, and your tongue coating is quite telling. You should visit a hospital when you have the chance."

Before Robert could rage, Ulrich offered, "You could try the Schnabel Group's hospital. I can get you a discount."

"The Schnabel Group? What’s your role there?"

Before laying a hand on Ulrich, Robert knew he was a doctor.

Malvina, that girl, would often run off to the hospital, likely for this pretty-boy physician! Besides, Ulrich didn’t seem like he belonged to any gang.

Robert's intention in taking Ulrich and Malvina was to manipulate Malvina into marrying his eldest son. If he could marry Malvina off to his son, the Shadow Dragon Society would naturally fall under his control!

Should Malvina resist, he'd ensure she joined her mother in the afterlife!

As Robert interrogated with a furrowed brow, Ulrich skillfully untied his binds, grabbing the knife and striking Robert where it hurt most.

In a swift motion, the situation was reversed!

The knife now rested at Robert's throat, Ulrich's demeanor far removed from his usual genteel appearance, his eyes tinged with a hint of bloodthirsty red.

"Ever been told to check who you're dealing with before starting a game? I couldn't care less about whatever Malvina has done. I chose her for who she is, not for rumors or slander!"

"Who... who are you with?"

"Such foolishness. It’s been years since anyone dared speak to the Schnabel family with such ignorance."

"The Schnabel family... Which Schnabel family?"

Ulrich was almost amused by Robert's brazen ignorance.

"In Imperial City, how many Schnabel families do you think there are?" NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.

Of course, there's only one Schnabel family in Imperial City!

Not to mention Robert, even the whole Shadow Dragon Society combined wouldn't dare to mess with the Schnabels!

"You're a young master of the Schnabel family? Impossible! How could someone from the Schnabel family be so easily taken away by me?"

Ulrich smirked. "Of course, it wasn't easy. So, guess who really took whom?"

Robert didn't hear any response from his men. When he turned around, he discovered all of them sprawled on the floor! His heart sank!

"It's impossible! That brat, Malvina - how did she end up with a young master of the Schnabels? Do you even know who she is..."

Ulrich silenced Robert with a slap across the face. With a hardened expression, he pressed the knife a bit more against Robert's neck, drawing a line of blood and causing Robert to grimace in pain!

"I know exactly who she is. And I also know, if I press my knife a bit harder, you'll be playing poker with the Grim Reaper soon. Excited?"

Malvina, observing the scene, whispered to Ulrich, "It takes four to play poker."

Ulrich grabbed Robert's hand, tied him up with surgical precision, and after finishing, pulled Malvina closer and planted a kiss on her cheek!

"Brilliant, so we'll just have to send three more down. He still has two kids and a wife, right? Perfect fit!"