The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 174

Tandy was the very definition of cautious. In his story, it was sheer serendipity that brought Elara to the Schnabel household. With so many children in the orphanage, why her?

He clenched his Jaw. “Pure coincidence.”

I’ve checked ail the kids that came out of Heartfelt Orphanage that year, and you just happened to pick the brightest and the smartest. Lucky, huh?”

Tandy’s gaze drifted. “Alright, that child was indeed handpicked. Someone said she was exceptional, and that she wouldn’t raise any suspicions at the Schnabels.”

Noella nodded, seemingly agreeing with the statement.

Elara and the Schnabel boys were alike–intelligent, attractive, and cultured. It was as if she was one of their own. Standing with them, no one questioned Elara’s place in the family.

“Whose child is she?”

Tandy hesitated, silent for a long moment. “She’s doing so well with the Schnabels, so why dig into her past?”

Elara indeed lived well in the Schnabel family, but she deserved to know her origins, to choose her own family!

Noella understood this dilemma all too well. Embracing a new family was tough, but the truth was Elara’s right.

“Just tell me whose child she is, that’s enough.”

Tandy sighed, a wry smile crossing his face. “If memory serves, she’s a Pollack.”

Noella and Palmer were stunned.

Elara, a Pollack?

Xavier frowned at Palmer. “Your cousins are way older than you, your uncle is single, so your dad had an affair?”

Palmer was quick to deny. “My parents were devoted to each other.”

“Really? You’re not with your dad all the time. He could have secrets, right?”

Facing Xavier’s skepticism, Palmer added, “Even if there was a possibility of an affair, there’s no way he’d have a child Elara’s age.”

During the time of Elara’s birth, Palmer’s mother had her own troubles. It was unlikely his father would betray her then.

spoke up faintly. “It’s Jacob Pollack, the second son.

uncle Jacob?” Palmer

their resemblance uncanny. Jacob’s gaze towards Elara was more

on the subject, what really

only tell you

Tandy, searching his face for further clues.

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“What did you do when my grandmother

felt an urge to dissect Tandy’s brain right then and

“Got any

clenched teeth, Xavier grabbed a finely crafted flask from his waist

strong liquor went down Tandy’s throat, he coughed violently. After a moment, he regained his

composure.

of Tandy Hospital was the one who issued orders to me. I know Jittle

I switched the baby, they reassured me–old tricks would go unnoticed once more. If my actions were exposed, neither the

mother forgets her child, a spouse forgets their love. Yet God blesses his faithful. Heart! We extend

heavens!”

began to sing hymns, reminiscent of orphanage

muttered, “What’s he rambling about? Is he losing it? I can’t make heads or tails of it!”

bottle

proof vodka, strong enough to muddle the senses of a

him to sober up. When he does, give him these pills.”

the pendant, and handed

this? Are you really going to save him?”

looked at Xavier with a hint of resignation. “He must know something about Grandma’s past. Who else can

Don’t worry, I’ll make sure

burst in, a sniper rifle slung over his shoulder. “Xavier, we’ve got a bunch of knuckleheads outside wanting

someone attempted a jailbreak, it was practically

swift kick and barked, “Next time you get mixed up with the law, ask Noella! You blind, or what? I’m getting on in

gaze light as a feather. “I don’t want it. Bad

This place may not be pretty, but it’s got its uses! What

die, Tandy will clam up for life.”

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