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.

second son. He likely isn’t aware of the child’s

uncle Jacob?” Palmer was

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

that we’re on the subject, what really happened with Jacob’s lover

I can only tell you that she gave birth to the

scrutinized Tandy, searching his face

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do when my grandmother was hospitalized long before, that made her leave the Schnabel

Harriet, and he felt an urge to dissect Tandy’s brain right

at the enraged Xavier. “Got any booze?

a finely crafted flask from his

went down Tandy’s throat, he coughed

composure.

I know Jittle about it; Harriet didn’t die, she even gave birth to a child, but the child given to her wasn’t the one she delivered. Do

the baby, they reassured me–old tricks would go unnoticed

God blesses his faithful. Heart! We extend our heart to the world! Children, look to us! You’ll be the

heavens!”

to sing hymns, reminiscent of

he rambling about? Is he losing it? I can’t make heads or

picked up a bottle from the floor.

to muddle the senses of a sober adult.

up. When he does, give

necklace, opened the pendant, and handed it to

really going

of resignation. “He must know something about Grandma’s past. Who else can

Don’t worry, I’ll

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

someone attempted a jailbreak, it was practically entertainment! Outside, the

the law, ask Noella! You blind, or what? I’m getting on in years; the joint’s gonna

at him, her gaze light as a feather. “I

spot on. I’ll just let you handle things for now. This place may not be pretty, but it’s got its uses!

they die, Tandy will

check it out. Can’t let those hooligans accidentally off