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,

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DNA more, right? Lucian also sneakily put away

as if struck by a sudden revelation. “Is there enough DNA on the

should do it.”

few strands from her head, sealed them

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

at being caught red–handed. “Well,

worries. Call me with

chuckled, holding the strands of hair in his

night at the

video call

an air of defeat. “Boss! The old man’s arriving in Imperial City tomorrow! We’ve got

King invited by

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

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

boy for the Gruber family. She thinks she’s the heiress or something? Is Yvonne Gruber a cockroach or

description, Noella lifted her eyes. “What’s

you, she had

was visibly irked.

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not stocked with as many planos,

“It’s

short–circuited. “What?”

“Any objections?”

acquiring… wait, no, retrieving your

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 her?

Master Hector tomorrow,

imminent downgrade of

call, Noella’s gaze settled on the curtains dancing

hint of mockery. “Since when does Mr. Pollack need to scale balconies? Has the

through, clad in a robe. The silk garment hung open slightly at his

want to wake you, so I