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.”

while removing Lavinia’s hair clip, enough for a DNA test.

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Lucian also sneakily put

struck by a sudden revelation. “Is there enough DNA on the spoon, or should I drop a few strands

should do it.”

head, sealed them in a

the manor and, panting crouched in front of Lucian. “This is for you. The

being caught red–handed. “Well, I didn’t mean

me with

Elara’s hasty retreat, Lucian chuckled, holding the strands of hair

of the night at

video call with

man’s arriving in

Gemstone Gambling King invited by the

Gambling King, had an impeccable reputation for his skill in valuing precious stones. His biggest pet peeve was anyone tarnishing his moniker with false claims

here. If it’s about half–baked gem betting, 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 last encounter

glorified errand boy for the Gruber family. She

lifted her eyes.

After Mr. Pollack bought her gallery and gave it to you, she

visibly irked.

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short–circuited. “What?”

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wait,

Yvonne was still playing in the mud while their boss was making big moves. Their boss could even claim Polaris

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pick up Master Hector tomorrow, and don’t

to the imminent downgrade of

on the curtains dancing in

to scale balconies? Has the Pollack Group fallen on

robe. The silk garment hung open slightly at his chest,

want to wake you, so