The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 155

Elara was still reeling from the chaos when the lab’s hefty door swung open, and in strode Jacob, the head honcho of Phoenix Lab, tralled by a posse that meant business. He cast a mocking glance around the room, his chuckle sending a chill down everyone’s spine.

“Step out for a quick pow–wow, and look what happens–this place turns into a regular circus! Ryker, Zack, you two really outdid yourselves, didn’t you?”

Jacob exuded an air of authority that was unmistakable, a natural–born leader with an innate sense of command. His entourage included a squad of SWAT members who stepped up to grace Ryker and Zack with a pair of shiny silver bracelets.

With a composed aura, Jacob eyed the crowd. “This mess has ruffled some serious feathers. I’ve called in the big guns for an investigation, so let’s all put our pet projects on ice and play ball. If there’s any more rotten apples in Phoenix Lab, they won’t find sanctuary here!”

He was fuming!

His own turf, his own mess, and it had to be some other lab that blew the whistle.

During the meeting, as he showcased their latest breakthrough, he didn’t hesitate to click on the incoming video. The content, now witnessed by the creme de la creme of the scientific community, was out of the bag, and all Jacob could do was watch helplessly as the footage played to its embarrassing end.

Now, these two had made a name for themselves all right–a name that would live in infamy!

Phoenix Lab’s reputation was in tatters!

As the two culprits were escorted out, Jacob was practically steaming.

After sorting out the fallout, he finally approached Elara and gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

“Rough day, huh? Take a couple of days to yourself, Elara. Oh, and introduce me to your sister, would you?”

Elara eyed him warily. “Boss, my troubles are nothing to sweat over, but why the sudden interest in my sister? You’re pushing fifty–don’t tell me you’ve got… you know…”

She gave him a look that mixed disdain with suspicion, as if he was some sort of creep.

Jacob’s patience wore thin, and he slapped her shoulder in exasperation.

“Cut me some slack, will ya? Can’t I meet my future niece–in–law without you jumping to conclusions? Get your mind out of the gutter!”

He whipped out his phone, flashing Elara a photo of himself with Sexton.

the picture, Jacob stood proudly next to Palmer, the family

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gaped at the photo. “Boss, I heard rumors you were some

to take over the family empire? Was the Pollack fortune not enough, or

Jacob said cryptically, “Isn’t Ms. Schnabel of

trying to mask her own sense

minute! Boss, don’t tell me you’re not

mouth, I’m as real as they come. I’m talking about my ideals, my dreams–you wouldn’t get it. Let’s go

given the lab a day off and rushed back just to

any of this lab drama to

your grandmother Freya is aware, it’s

Jacob’s side, and when the video surfaced, her expression was one of

alone made

things to her family when they came across Noella, standing amid the flower beds, engaged

hub for experimentation, also served as a serene

blue sundress, stood against the vibrant garden backdrop, her long, silk hair elegantly pinned up, revealing a neck as delicate and

magnetic voice came through the other side of the line. “When are you coming back? I

a few

come to you? The company’s pretty quiet right now.”

“No need.”

anything but quiet, what with taking over three multinational corporations. The finance team probably hadn’t had a break in ages.

What about Annie mentioning he hadn’t eaten all

wrapped an arm around Noella. “Sorry to keep you waiting. Who’s on the line? Let me

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lab director,

with a polite nod. She was about to speak when Elara whispered conspiratorially. “He’s apparently Palmer Pollack’s uncle. He asked to meet you, and I was worried he might have… ulterior motives. The Pollack men don’t exactly have the best rep. If

hear Palmer’s icy retort from the phone, “Ms. Schnabel, is it decent to poach right

why didn’t you tell me you were

at her sister. She had slightly altered her voice when she arrived at the lab,

softly addressed Palmer on