The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 161

Why now of all times?

Marcel scoffed. “Then go find Sexton. I don’t buy that he’s out traveling too.”

As for who Tristan’s mother was, Marcel had his suspicions, but he needed more evidence.

At the Pollack Mansion, Marcel looked at Sexton, who was sprawled on the couch, feigning death.

“Sexton! Get up! I want some straight answers from you!”

“What’s gotten into you? How am I supposed to know what you’re on about? I was as gutted as anyone when Harriet had her troubles. If you’d taken better care of Harriet back in the day, let her marry me, she wouldn’t have had such a miserable life.”

Marcel took a seat, exhaling heavily at the words. “I just need to know one thing. Did Harriet have a child back then?”

Sexton rolled over, hugging his tailor–made body pillow, silent as the grave.

“It was my mistake back then. I never imagined Harriet was still alive, nor did I suspect that Tristan… Tristan wasn’t her child.”

The ‘her‘ he referred to was Ashlyn. Marcel was at the point where he couldn’t even stand to speak her name.

“She deceived me. I had no idea Tristan was my son but not hers. I married her for the sake of the child. If I’d known Harriet was still alive…”

Sexton cut him off with a wave of his hand. “You sure do go on. If you’re really hung up on Harriet, get to the bottom of what really happened.”

Marcel leaned in, his tone serious. “Sexton, I came to you because I suspect there’s more to Harriet’s story. She was in Tandy Hospital when it happened. I’ve checked, and there have been mix–ups at Tandy Hospital. Noella was switched at birth there, and your second son, Jacob’s wife had her accident there too!”

At this revelation, Sexton sat bolt upright. Narrowing his eyes, he locked gazes with Marcel. The once formidable business tycoon and the battle–hardened general seemed to return to their prime; the air itself froze in that instant.

have you

Tandy Hospital. Last month, the director of Tandy Hospital got nabbed by Interpol for meeting with Toxic Monarch in Imperial City. He’s

what I can do. But neither of us can leave the

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Prison. We can’t go in person, but this is critical. I’ll send Palmer. Though young, he’s

indulged in his fantasy, chuckling at the thought of them returning

mind? Do you have any idea what kind of place Lockhart Prison is? If anything happens to my precious granddaughter, I’ll have you in a coffin ahead of schedule! Noella is just a child. How could you consider sending her to such a perilous place? What

in one of the most dangerous international war zones, a

felt uneasy at the thought of sending delicate, precious Noella

down! Let’s talk this through without you getting on your high horse. I wasn’t finished.

will look after her, isn’t that reassurance enough? I swear, with my grandson by her side, Noella will be perfectly safe.

assurance, Marcel

wouldn’t last two seconds. I

stood and headed for the door without looking back.

supposed to mean, Marcel? Are you agreeing or not? I need a straight answer before I talk to Palmer!”

“I’m gonna call Xavier. If he dares mistreat Noella, I’ll

Schnabel Manor, in Marcel’s study, an antique agarwood desk held an exquisite coffee brewing set. The rich aroma

up her sleeves to prepare the coffee, revealing slender, pale wrists, and the glow of the jade bracelet made her arms look

pride and admiration. He sipped the coffee, his eyes glistening with

grandma teach you this?”

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coffee, especially with a

brew. Marcel hadn’t tasted it since she left.

solemnly. “Noella, there’s something I’ve been hesitant to ask, but I’ve made up my mind. There’s a

“Please, tell me.”