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.

field, and also Marcel’s grandson. If he happened to be there and performed the surgery, it’s not

has it he was in Marcel’s room when

Sexton got confused post–surgery, mistaking the

a phone, whispering, “Boss, Ms.

shriek and whipped out her phone.

the engagement between

introductions of Palmer and Yvonne, pointing out that the Schnabel family

were comments quoting Beckett from an event, “I, Beckett, only have

covertly gorging on

high–profile engagement announcement about? It was like a tale of

every bit the perfect lady, a match made

buzzing–when’s

was

they don’t have

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

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

him were aware that he

sharp, icy glint flashed in

behind this, bankrupt those marketing accounts, and

“Right away!”

two gifts for the Schnabel family.”

Ms. Schnabel’s reminder jog your memory

has to be for Ms. Schnabel, and the other

“Are you daft? If Mr. Pollack was going to

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a crazy

silent. Right, Palmer did just kick Yvonne

are you up to

nobility, Palmer spoke calmly. “One’s for Ulrich to thank him for saving Grandpa.

almost bit his

calling off the engagement? If he finds out, won’t he have a relapse from

assistant retorted. “You’re the dalt one. With Ms. Schnabel acting like this, buying that nutty trending topic, it Mr. Pollack doesn’t

another daughter, Elara, currently doing research in Emerald County.

the iPad.

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

she’s a genius at that, a postdoc at 18, an honorary fellow at the Harmonia Country

the engagement with this Ms. Schnabel too?”

He didn’t have an engagement with every Ms. Schnabel out there!

family, not some Ms. Schnabel. Get the break–up gift ready, and I’m going to call it quits in