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.

it. What have

of Tandy Hospital got nabbed by Interpol for meeting with Toxic Monarch in Imperial City. He’s been shipped off to

his tone bold. “I’ll see what I can do. But neither of us can leave the

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get into Lockhart Prison. We can’t go in person, but this is critical. I’ll send Palmer. Though young, he’s reliable. Have Noella accompany him. Heh, they might even bond over the

chuckling at the thought

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

the most dangerous international war zones,

of sending delicate, precious Noella there.

“Sit down! Let’s talk this through without you getting on your high horse. I

swear, with my grandson by her side, Noella will be perfectly safe. Plus,

by this assurance, Marcel

wouldn’t last two

for the

you agreeing or not? I need

If he dares

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

pale wrists, and the glow of the jade bracelet made her arms look even more delicate. Her fluid coffee brewing technique was

gaze, was taken aback with pride and admiration. He sipped the coffee, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.

teach

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loved coffee, especially with a

only Harriet could brew. Marcel

down his cup, he spoke solemnly. “Noella, there’s something I’ve been hesitant to ask, but I’ve made up

“Please, tell me.”