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.

She’s not someone to be underestimated. Seeing you looking so stunning and eye–catching, she will definitely try to steal your limelight.

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Pollack will also

before her. “What

“Huh?”

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

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

since you’ve mentioned it, I might as well go take a look myself.”

who 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!

a tree just like her? She was tall herself already, and she still liked to wear high heels! Malvina always looked down on her, but Yvonne could only seethe silently,

smoothly, and Annie stepped out to open the door.

both in black formal attire. Noella’s dress

wore a simple string of flawless pearls, her neck long and porcelain,

sight of Palmer and Noella’s intertwined

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

too, was momentarily stunned. “Is that

“Noella Schnabel!”

sure that Malvina

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

aback by such enthusiasm from a

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so

protectively, pulling Noella closer to him, and gave Malvina a warning look. “Ms.

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

into an

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

audacity to publicly challenge Mr. Pollack…

was

Malvina not realize she was confronting none other than

gentleman is Mr. Pollack…” Yvonne

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