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.

Marcel’s grandson. If he happened to be there and performed the surgery, it’s

in Marcel’s room when Sexton

confused post–surgery, mistaking the grandson for the granddaughter!

whispering, “Boss, Ms. Schnabel has bought

a shriek and whipped out

the trending list was the engagement between Yvonne and

Yvonne, pointing out that the

from an event, “I, Beckett, only have one sister, and the Schnabel family will always have

covertly gorging on the

was like a

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

buzzing–when’s the

was

have

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

lips curled in a cold smirk, his whole being exuding

who knew him were aware that he was pissed!

sharp, icy glint flashed in

who’s behind this, bankrupt those marketing accounts, and sue

“Right away!”

gifts for the Schnabel

Schnabel’s reminder jog your memory about your engagement, and now you’re off to ask for her hand?”

Ms. Schnabel, and the other

If Mr. Pollack

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told Ms, Schnabel to scram just now. After buying such a

Palmer

what are you up

nobility, Palmer spoke calmly. “One’s for Ulrich to thank him for saving Grandpa. the other’s for the Schnabel parents–I’m

secretary almost bit his own tongue!

calling off the engagement? If

nutty trending topic, it Mr. Pollack doesn’t

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

the iPad.

with an expressionless face, Elara, in a

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

Pollack, are you canceling the engagement with this

engagement with every Ms. Schnabel out there!

Get the break–up gift ready, and I’m going to call it quits in a few