The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 156

Chapter 156

Elara watched Jacob’s retreating figure, then turned to Noella with a mischievous grin.

“Don’t mind him, Come on, let’s hit the town. I’ll show you around.”

Emerald County wasn’t exactly sprawling, nor was it tiny, Outside the research facility lay the old county town, where researchers typically passed their time.

Noella grabbed Elara’s hand, halting her. “I’m beat, Elara. How ‘bout we just chill? Keep me company?”

Elara’s heart soared like a Fourth of July firework! Her little sis wanted to hang out with her!

Blinded by Noella’s gentle, sunny smile, Elara didn’t think twice. She eagerly led Noella toward the Schnabel family’s ancestral home in Emerald County.

“I usually bunk at the dorms, but it’s kinda cramped. How about we crash at the family estate for a couple of days?”

“Sounds good to me.”

Noella noticed the dark circles under Elara’s eyes but pretended not to see them.

The mansion was always kept spick and span, with its charming rustic aesthetics and timeless appeal illuminated by the warm glow of indoor lights. A relic from the previous century, it would fetch a pretty penny if ever put on the market.

At the bedroom door, Elara’s mix of guilt and glee was palpable. “Uh, so Noella… Since nobody’s been staying at the mansion, I was worried about security stuff. How about you bunk with me for safety?”

She twiddled her thumbs, all hopeful and afraid of being seen through. Thankfully, her little sister, ever so innocent and kind, didn’t catch on to her sly moves.

“Sure, I’ll freshen up, and you can hit the hay.”

Elara couldn’t be happier! She was gonna share a room–and a bed–with her sister!.

She did a little victory roll on the bed, giggling into the pillow, then sneakily’messaged the whole Schnabel family.

[Guess who’s sleeping with Noella tonight? That’s right, yours truly, Elara. Jealous much?]

The Schnabel kin weren’t exactly envious, just a tad bitter, maybe a smidge jealous, and kind of wanting to give Elara a noogie!

After freshening up, Noella found Elara already snoozing, clutching a pillow. Her phone screen was still on, displaying a family photo sent by Stirling.

Elara looked peaceful in sleep, clearly wiped out.

Noella didn’t disturb her. She quietly left the room and sat down in the garden, connecting to

1/4

11:16

Chapter 156

the deep web.

popped up,

top news on the deep web: someone’s looking to score a ticket to

[The target?]

the signal was gone. Also, hot gossip: Arthur Gruber seems keen on making Walden Gruber

not–so–secret rumor was all over the circles! Everyone’s buzzing about whether Arthur’s

of news: the Gruber family’s gallery just opened across from your

gorging

Gruber, and Walden’s now the chosen heir. Erek’s half–tempted to ask if the Grubers

were they

tabs on Arthur’s mental gymnastics. Any leads, pass ‘em to the rest

[Roger that!]

past quirky, veering into ‘controlled by hallucinogens‘ territory.

the deep web and

his call came

ghosting my messages.

been off

ago; how clingy could a guy get?

me yet? I’m really missing

be back in a few

you miss

“Palmer, we just saw

little down, perhaps a bit wounded. “So? My fiancée

their dinner plans, but wasn’t he

2/4

11:16

I miss

do the trick, making up for standing him up.

loosened his tie with a smirk. “I missed you too. The Phoenix Lab’s got some trouble brewing, but Uncle’s on it. He’s always been fond of Elara, eyeing her as

frowned. “A protégé? More

Elara suffered enough at Phoenix Lab? She was a genius,

was lucky to have Elara.

Noella rarely stood up for someone. It seemed like Noella was in good terms with

our family hit rough waters,”

“What happened?”

hint of sorrow. “If not for that incident, my mom might still be here, and Uncle would’ve settled

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255