The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 185

Walden’s face lit up with a smile when he heard his secretary’s words.

“You’re telling me Malvina is into Mr. Pollack? She’s always been a tough cookie, always gets what she wants. If she sets her sights on seducing Mr. Pollack, then Ms. Schnabel is as good as mine!”

“Even if Ms. Schnabel isn’t smitten with you right now, she’s bound to get a little green with envy seeing Malvina and Mr. Pollack together. That’s your chance to swoop in and win her over,” the secretary added with a conspiratorial wink.

Walden’s lips curled into a smug grin. “You’re damn right. I’ll go find Malvina right now.”

Around the corner, Yvonne clenched her teeth, eavesdropping on Walden and his secretary’s scheming. The bitterness stung like lemon on a paper cut.

Typical Walden, only ever looking out for himself. He never considered her part of the family. And he had the nerve to forget who helped him climb the ladder to success!

Malvina, with her princess complex, always looking down her nose at everyone, Yvonne could barely stand the thought of her. That spoiled brat! How could a catch like Mr. Pollack ever fall for her?

Yvonne’s face twisted with sour resentment. There was no way she was going to let

Malvina have her way!

But whether it was Malvina or Noella who ended up embarrassed tonight, Palmer was hers for the taking.

Malvina lounged by the entrance, dressed in a lilac strapless gown that clung to her like a second skin. Her curled hair cascaded down her back, doll–like in their perfection.

“Trouble’s brewing, Sis;” a voice called out. “Heard there’s someone gunning for your spotlight tonight!”

Malvina flicked a cherry pit from her lips and purred, “What did you call me?”

Yvonne gritted her teeth, begrudgingly correcting herself, “Malvina…”

“That’s better. And remember, not every man is family.” Malvina scoffed with a roll of her

eyes.

This was understanding? Yvonne thought it was more like royal disdain.

But in the Gruber family, Malvina was Arthur’s little princess, untouchable. If she so much as frowned, Yvonne would be out on her ear.

be in attendance. She’s not someone to be underestimated. Seeing you looking so stunning and eye–catching, she

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will also

Yvonne before her. “What kind of

“Huh?”

to belong to the Schnabel family. Now, in my presence, you’re badmouthing Ms. Schnabel. Are you trying to sow discord between me and her? I don’t even know her, and this is the Gruber family’s territory! Who dares to

a nanny was crouching down to put on her diamond–studded high

mentioned it, I might

glanced back with disdain. “Why are you so short? Didn’t the Schnabels feed you? Oh, but of course, with your dad’s

Yvonne was livid!

tall herself already, and she still liked to wear high heels! Malvina always looked down on her, but Yvonne could only seethe

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hand with Noella, both in black formal attire. Noella’s dress had a matching pattern to Palmer’s tie, a

wore a simple string of flawless pearls, her neck long and porcelain, resembling the neck of a vintage vase-

at the sight of Palmer and Noella’s

Palmer only have eyes for Noella? She knew him first,

stunned. “Is that Ms. Schnabel? What’s her

“Noella Schnabel!”

excitement, sure that Malvina would make

and approached brightly, her smile dazzling. “Such a lovely name! I’m Malvina. Care to make acquaintances? Your necklace is divine, and your dress, oh so

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this Gruber lady so different from the rest?

to him, and gave Malvina a warning look. “Ms.

glared at Palmer. “How am I being disrespectful? I was talking to Ms. Schnabel. What’s it to you? You’re the one

air fell into an eerie silence.

isn’t he?” one of the guests whispered, watching the scene unfold with

audacity to publicly challenge Mr. Pollack… and all for Ms.

was taken aback.

not realize she was confronting none other than the CEO of

Mr. Pollack…” Yvonne attempted to intervene.

right to interrupt others? Let me ask you, how exactly am I being rude? I