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 room when Sexton fell ill.

Sexton got confused post–surgery, mistaking the grandson for the

whispering, “Boss, Ms. Schnabel has

secretary let out a shriek

trending list was the engagement between Yvonne

Yvonne, pointing out that the

“I, Beckett, only have one sister, and the Schnabel family will

covertly gorging on the

It was like a tale

Yvonne looks every bit the perfect lady, a match made

buzzing–when’s the wedding?]

was

they don’t have your

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

were aware

icy glint flashed in

out who’s behind

“Right away!”

for the Schnabel

did Ms. Schnabel’s reminder jog your memory about your engagement, and now

to be for Ms. Schnabel, and the other

daft? If Mr. Pollack was going to propose,

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told Ms, Schnabel to scram just now. After buying such a crazy trending topic, how could he go ask for her hand?”

secretary was silent. Right, Palmer did just kick Yvonne out!

are you up to then,

“One’s for Ulrich to thank him for saving Grandpa. the other’s for the

secretary almost bit

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

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

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

took the

girl with an expressionless face, Elara, in a lab coat

postdoc at 18, an honorary fellow at the Harmonia Country Science Research Institute–now there’s the true daughter

canceling the engagement with this Ms. Schnabel

He didn’t have an engagement

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