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.

and also Marcel’s grandson. If he happened to be there and

has it he was in Marcel’s room when Sexton fell ill.

mistaking the

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

let out a shriek and whipped out her

the

detailed introductions of Palmer and Yvonne, pointing out

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

was covertly gorging on the

a tale of

the perfect lady, a match made in

buzzing–when’s the

was gobsmacked!

don’t have

edited pictures of

in a cold smirk, his whole being exuding a

him were aware that

glint flashed in

out who’s behind this, bankrupt

“Right away!”

gifts for the Schnabel family.”

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

be for Ms. Schnabel, and the other for

you daft? If Mr. Pollack was going to propose,

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Chap 20

Schnabel to scram just now. After buying such a crazy trending topic, how

secretary was silent. Right, Palmer did just kick Yvonne

what are you up

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

almost bit

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

the dalt one. With Ms. Schnabel acting like this, buying that nutty trending topic, it Mr. Pollack

assistant handed over an IPad and said, “Mr. Pollack, the Schnabel family does have. another daughter, Elara,

the iPad.

a lab coat holding a test tube.

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

you canceling the engagement with this Ms. Schnabel too?”

have an engagement with every Ms.

some Ms. Schnabel. Get the break–up gift ready, and I’m