The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 183

Elara’s gaze drifted from the photograph with a serene detachment. “We do have a striking resemblance. We must share some serendipitous connection.”

“It’s uncanny. I must say I’ve taken quite a liking to Miss Elara too!”

Lucian observed the exchange silently, his eyes eventually drifting to the manor’s verdant garden, lost in a whirlwind of thoughts.

Noella glanced at Lavinia with a smile. “Lavina, that hair clip of yours is gorgeous. May I take a look?”

“Of course, you can. I heard from Master Killian that you are studying jewelry design, right? This clip was crafted by a master jeweler; it’s quite unique.”

Noella carefully unfastened the hair clip from Lavinia’s head, admired it for a moment, and then returned it.

“Thank you.”

“My pleasure.”

After a short while, Noella and Elara got up to leave.

Lucian quickly interjected, “What’s the rush? You’ve only just arrived. Stay a little longer.”

Noella answered politely, “We were just passing by; we didn’t mean to disturb you guys for so long. My sister and I still need to get home for dinner.”

Lucian knew he had no right to ask them to stay but couldn’t bear to see them go. “Elara, could I get your phone number? Maybe you could visit me sometime?”

“Sure, I’ll be working at a research institute in Imperial City soon. If I happen to drop by for a meal, you can’t send me packing!”

The largest research institutes were conveniently located near the Richardson family estate, with Phoenix Lab’s affiliated labs close by.

Joy spread across Lucian’s face, smoothing out the wrinkles into a wide grin. “Come by anytime, my dear. If anyone tries to shoo you away, they’ll have me to answer to!”

Stepping outside the estate, Elara exhaled deeply.

Noella swung a leg over her motorcycle and handed Elara something.

“What’s this?”

“Lavinia’s hair.”

removing Lavinia’s hair clip, enough

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more, right? Lucian also sneakily put

there enough DNA on the spoon, or should I drop a few strands of my

do it.”

strands from her head, sealed

back to the manor and, panting crouched in front of Lucian. “This

at being caught red–handed. “Well, I

me with the results.

hair in his hand.

night at the Schnabel Manor in Serene Haven.

the video call

old man’s arriving in Imperial City tomorrow! We’ve got to pick him up. Ugh, I’m done for!”

King invited

Gemstone Gambling King, had an impeccable reputation for his skill in valuing precious stones. His biggest pet peeve was anyone

no one beats me. Calling himself a king? More like a joke! The Gruber family’s Walden sure knows how to stir up trouble. He’s still oblivious to the lesson from his

family. She thinks she’s the heiress or something? Is Yvonne Gruber

this description, Noella lifted her eyes.

and gave it to you, she had the nerve to open a new music store right across from yours!”

was visibly irked.

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to your music store. It’s not stocked with as many planos, but it’s

nodded, “It’s mine.”

short–circuited.

“Any objections?”

I’ll handle acquiring… wait, no, retrieving your music

in Yasbel’s voice was palpable. Yvonne was still playing in the mud while their boss was making big moves. Their boss could even claim Polaris Star, so what

music store to

Master Hector tomorrow,

of his acting career,

settled on the curtains dancing in

“Since when does Mr. Pollack need to scale balconies? Has

doors on the balcony swung open from the outside, and Palmer stepped through, clad in a robe. The silk garment hung open slightly at his chest, revealing the contours

to wake you,