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.

If he happened to be there and performed the surgery, it’s not out

he was in Marcel’s

got confused post–surgery, mistaking the

with a phone, whispering, “Boss, Ms. Schnabel

let out a shriek

the

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

there were comments quoting Beckett from an event, “I, Beckett, only have one sister, and

was covertly gorging on

announcement about? It was like a tale of a mogul and

a match made

crowd’s buzzing–when’s

secretary was gobsmacked!

they don’t have your photo, Mr.

edited pictures of herself,

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

aware that he was pissed!

flashed

who’s behind

“Right away!”

for the Schnabel family.”

Mr. Pollack, did Ms. Schnabel’s reminder jog your memory about your engagement, and now you’re off to ask for

has to be for Ms. Schnabel,

Mr. Pollack was going to

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a crazy trending topic, how could he go ask for her

Palmer

are you up

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

bit his own tongue!

you’re calling off the engagement? If he finds out,

With Ms. Schnabel acting like this, buying that nutty trending topic, it

assistant handed over an IPad and said, “Mr. Pollack, the Schnabel family does have. another daughter, Elara, currently doing research in Emerald County. She’s the one whose lab made headlines

took the iPad.

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

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

engagement with this Ms. Schnabel

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

with the Schnabel family, not some Ms. Schnabel. Get the break–up gift