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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at Yvonne before her. “What kind of idiot

“Huh?”

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!

soon a nanny was

an imbecile, since you’ve mentioned it, I

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

Yvonne was livid!

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, humiliated

smoothly, and Annie stepped out to open

Noella’s dress had a matching pattern to Palmer’s tie, a picture

string of flawless pearls, her neck long and porcelain, resembling the neck

envy at the sight of Palmer and Noella’s intertwined

have eyes for Noella? She knew him first, yet he wouldn’t spare her a glance.

too, was momentarily stunned. “Is that Ms. Schnabel? What’s her name again?”

“Noella Schnabel!”

Malvina would make a scene over Noella’s

patted her cheeks 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 chic! How is your waist so tiny? I’m green

taken aback by such enthusiasm from

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lady so different

pulling Noella closer to him, and gave Malvina a warning look. “Ms. Gruber! I’d advise

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

into

he?” one of the guests whispered, watching the scene unfold with

audacity to publicly challenge Mr. Pollack… and all for Ms. Schnabel’s attention!

was taken aback.

none other than the CEO of the Pollack Group?

Pollack…” Yvonne

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