The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 193

Elara massaged her temples with a frown. “What did you just say?”

Yates, that fool, actually suggested that Noella was out to get her?

As if she would believe that.

Elara replied with barely concealed sarcasm, “Yates, are you absolutely sure your IQ is within the normal range? If you need it, I could recommend some good cognitive. assessment centers.”

In Elara’s opinion, even that would be a waste – Yates’s lack of intelligence was crystal clear.

“What do you mean? I’m telling you the truth out of the goodness of my heart, and you think I’m spouting nonsense, Ms. Schnabel? Noella’s just green with envy over your talents and abilities. She wants to be the only darling of the Schnabel family. Noella envies the love and protection you’ve had from the Schnabel family since you were little. Don’t let her deceive you!”

Elara paused before delivering a zinger, “Yates, by any chance, do you know your family’s Yvonne? Are you sure you’re not related? Judging by your intellect, you could very well be kin. It’s one thing to be a little slow, but don’t flaunt your feeble mind and your flimsy, full–of–holes lies in front of me. It’s just embarrassing.”

She hung up and muttered to herself, “What kind of dimwits does the Gruber family breed? My sister jealous of me? What’s mine is hers, and what’s hers is… still hers! I was actually looking forward to a shopping spree with Noella. But if we step out now, those Grubers. are sure to be up to no good.”

As Elara sent the recording of their conversation to the Schnabel family group chat, she sighed in frustration. She had finally snagged some unexpected time off and wanted nothing more than to enjoy some sisterly bonding at home!

Noella stood up, offering her hand to Elara. “Let’s go shopping.”

If they let worry over the Gruber family’s antics stop them, it would be playing right into their hands. The Grubers didn’t have the power to interfere.

If they dare to show up, she had ways to make sure they won’t have the chance to bother again.

“Alright! Just let me change!”

Elara scampered off to get dressed, her mood instantly lifted, while Noella’s phone buzzed with encrypted messages.

[Boss, your man’s stirring up trouble with the Shadow Dragon Society. Abyssal

Organization’s goons have surrounded the Dragon’s den.]

1/4

10:56

talling Master Hector and Yasbel, but couldn’t find

was a brief pause before Phecda’s next message came through, along with a few

Master Hector to an A–list awards ceremony. The place is swarming with media and cameras; the

the photos, Yasbel was dressed to the nines, with Hector posing as her assistant. They were boldly seated at the

and cameras on the scene.

to handle the Shadow Dragon Society without wasting any resources and this

–

you and your sister. Does Abyssal Organization need backup? Vocalist seems to be heading there himself. Boss, you’re wicked, letting Mr.

their boss was ruthless! She played everyone, even her fiancé! No one could deny

scowl: [Send me the location. Your salary and bonus are docked for two years, and you’re on border duty

shrieks echoed through Polaris Star, long and loud.

too

the bus and now, her

video, listening intently a second time. He peeled off his lab

head screwed on right. The Gruber family’s latest generation is doomed, and it wouldn’t hurt to take the whole lot

message popped up.

prepping for tomorrow’s gemstone auction. Whoever is free can deal with the Gruber mess. It’s our show tomorrow, and I don’t want any Grubers there, bringing bad luck!]

up at

10:57

twirled his scalpel before placing it

[I’m on it.]

Yates had just finished grappling with another round of questioning, his

be an adopted gem, but she’s also a whiz kid who climbed her way up to a

really think she’s like those easy

with a few