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 of the

in Marcel’s room when Sexton fell ill.

post–surgery, mistaking the grandson for the granddaughter!

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

a shriek and whipped out

list was the

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

“I, Beckett, only have one sister,

was covertly

like a tale of a

every bit the perfect lady, a match made in heaven with Mr. Pollack.]

crowd’s buzzing–when’s the

was

they don’t have your photo, Mr.

her marbles? Posting so many edited pictures of herself,

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

aware that he was

glint flashed

post, find out who’s behind this, bankrupt

“Right away!”

for the

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

Schnabel, and

Mr. Pollack

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

silent. Right, Palmer did just kick Yvonne out!

are you up to then, Mr. Pollack?”

Ulrich to thank him for saving

almost bit his own tongue!

the engagement? If he finds out, won’t he have

one. With Ms. Schnabel acting like this, buying that nutty

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 last

the

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

secretary exclaimed, “Who would’ve thought the Schnabel family actually has another daughter, and she’s a genius at that, a postdoc at

are you canceling the engagement with this Ms. Schnabel

He didn’t have an engagement with every Ms.

the break–up gift