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.

to be underestimated. Seeing you looking so stunning and eye–catching, she will definitely try to steal your limelight. And I

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Yvonne before her. “What kind of idiot are you?”

“Huh?”

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

wiggled her fair feet, and soon a nanny was crouching down

an imbecile, since you’ve mentioned it, I might

disdain. “Why are you so short? Didn’t the Schnabels feed you? Oh, but of course, with your dad’s genes, how could you be tall? Silly

Yvonne was livid!

herself already, and she still liked to wear high heels! Malvina

a car pulled up smoothly, and Annie stepped

Noella’s dress had a matching pattern to

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

envy at the sight of

did Palmer only have eyes for Noella? She knew him first, yet he wouldn’t spare her a glance. It was so unfair!

that Ms. Schnabel? What’s her name again?”

“Noella Schnabel!”

could hardly contain her excitement, sure that Malvina would make a scene over Noella’s stunning presence,

her smile dazzling. “Such a lovely name! I’m Malvina. Care to make acquaintances? Your necklace is divine, and your dress, oh so chic! How is your waist so tiny? I’m green with envy! May I touch? Just for a second!”

was taken aback by such enthusiasm from a

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this Gruber lady so different from the

to him, and gave Malvina a warning look.

on her hips as she glared at Palmer. “How am I being disrespectful? I was

air fell into an eerie

real piece of work, isn’t he?” one of the guests whispered, watching the scene unfold with wide eyes.

Pollack… and all for

Yvonne was taken

realize she was confronting none other

Pollack…” Yvonne

you, how exactly am I being rude? I was complimenting Ms. Schnabel, expressing my desire to befriend her. Is that any of your business? Ms. Schnabel