The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 20

Palmer hung around Sexton for a bit before getting up and walking out of the ward.

Outside the ward, Yvonne was practically drooling over Palmer.

“Palmy, how about we grab dinner together? I know this killer spot downtown that’s just perfect. for couples–super romantic. I have always wanted to go there with you.

Palmer didn’t even give her a glance, his profile cold as ice, untouched by the world, his eyes sparkling like diamonds.

“Beat it.”

The bodyguards kept Yvonne at bay, preventing her from getting any closer to Palmer.

Yvonne was stamping her feet in frustration!

Once Palmer realizes how awesome she is, he’s bound to fall for her!

He must have kicked her out because he’s clueless about their engagement.

After some thought, Yvonne dialed a number on her cellphone.

“Hello, I’d like to add a trending topic on Twitter, about the Schnabel family and the Pollack family’s engagement!”

Palmer sat in the doctor’s office, pondering over Sexton’s poisoning incident.

Calvin came jogging in, his forehead slick with sweat.

“Mr. Pollack, I’ve looked over Sexton’s prescription; there’s nothing wrong with it, but someone. switched up some of the meds he was taking. I’ve checked his health, and the surgery was a success! Thankfully, whoever operated on him was a real pro; it looks like the work of a master!”

Palmer eased up a bit and asked, “A master? Yvonne claimed she did the surgery.”

Calvin swore in exasperation.

“Fat chance, I had her in class just yesterday, and she couldn’t even tell different surgical blades apart. And she’s supposed to perform surgery? The person who operated on Sexton is clearly an expert, a genius even! It kinda reminds me of Ulrich’s technique.”

Palmer nodded.

“Thanks, Professor Calvin, for looking after my grandfather.”

“That’s my job. Gonna make my rounds now.”

Calvin couldn’t stop thinking about the wound he’d seen as it was stitched up so beautifully!

If it weren’t for Sexton’s high–profile status, he’d have taken a photo to study it.

and also Marcel’s grandson. If he

he was in Marcel’s room when Sexton fell

mistaking

in with a phone, whispering, “Boss, Ms. Schnabel has bought a trending topic

secretary let out a shriek and whipped out

the engagement between

post even had detailed introductions of Palmer and Yvonne, pointing out that the Schnabel family had

from an event, “I, Beckett, only have one sister, and

section was covertly gorging

was like a tale of

a match made in heaven with Mr.

buzzing–when’s

secretary was gobsmacked!

goodness they don’t have your

marbles? Posting so many edited pictures of herself, she doesn’t look anything

in a cold smirk, his whole being exuding a frosty aura!

who knew him were aware that he was

flashed in his eyes.

find out who’s behind this, bankrupt

“Right away!”

gifts for the

got all excited. “Aww, Mr. Pollack, did Ms. Schnabel’s reminder jog your memory about

be for Ms. Schnabel, and

assistant chimed in, “Are you daft? If Mr. Pollack was

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told Ms, Schnabel to scram just now. After buying such a crazy trending topic, how could

Right, Palmer

what are you up to then, Mr. Pollack?”

him for saving Grandpa. the other’s for the Schnabel parents–I’m calling

secretary almost bit

grandfather has just come around, and you’re calling off the engagement? If he finds out, won’t he have a relapse

retorted. “You’re the dalt one. With Ms. Schnabel acting like this, buying that nutty trending topic, it

and said, “Mr. Pollack, the Schnabel family does have. another daughter,

the

was a photo of a girl with an expressionless face, Elara, in a lab coat holding a test tube. seemingly at peace with

“Who would’ve thought the Schnabel family actually has another daughter, and she’s a genius at that, a postdoc at 18, an honorary fellow at the Harmonia Country Science Research Institute–now

you canceling the engagement with

was silent. He didn’t have an engagement with

some Ms. Schnabel. Get the break–up gift ready, and