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.

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

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also

“What

“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 dares

wiggled her fair feet, and soon a nanny was crouching down to put on her diamond–studded high

mentioned it, I

are you so short? Didn’t the Schnabels feed you? Oh,

Yvonne was livid!

as towering as a tree just like her? She was tall herself already, and she still liked to wear high heels!

up smoothly, and Annie stepped out

in black formal attire. Noella’s dress had a matching pattern to Palmer’s tie, a picture of

and porcelain, resembling the neck of a vintage vase-

eyes narrowed with envy at the sight of Palmer and Noella’s intertwined hands.

him first,

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

“Noella Schnabel!”

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

Care to make acquaintances? Your necklace is divine, and your dress, oh so chic!

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this Gruber lady so different from

a warning look. “Ms. Gruber! I’d advise

at Palmer. “How am I being disrespectful?

into an eerie

one of the guests whispered, watching the scene unfold with wide eyes.

publicly challenge Mr. Pollack…

Yvonne was taken aback.

Malvina not realize she was confronting none other than the CEO of the Pollack Group?

this gentleman is Mr. Pollack…” Yvonne attempted to

me ask you, how exactly am I being rude? I was complimenting Ms. Schnabel, expressing my desire to befriend her. Is that