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.

“It’s Jacob Pollack, the second son. He likely isn’t aware of the child’s existence.”

Jacob?” Palmer was shocked.

gaze towards

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

only tell

Tandy, searching his face

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my grandmother was

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

Xavier. “Got any

Xavier grabbed a finely crafted flask from his waist and tossed

strong liquor went down Tandy’s throat, he coughed

composure.

you, the former director of Tandy Hospital was the one who issued orders to me. I know Jittle about it;

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

God blesses his faithful. Heart! We extend our heart to

heavens!”

hymns, reminiscent

he rambling about? Is he losing it? I can’t

bottle from the floor.

proof vodka, strong enough to muddle the senses of a sober

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

necklace, opened the pendant, and handed

really

Xavier with a hint of resignation. “He must know something about Grandma’s past. Who else can you ask? Can you find the

nodded. “You’re right. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure he

we’ve got a bunch of knuckleheads outside wanting to

day in Lockhart Prison was a tedious affair, so when someone attempted a jailbreak, it was

law, ask Noella! You blind, or

a

morphed into an ingratiating grin. “Right, right! You’re spot on. I’ll just let you handle things for now. This place may not be pretty, but it’s got its uses! What do you

Tandy will

forehead in realization. “I better go check