The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 250

“Speaking ill of others without knowing the truth, this classmate’s intellect and character leave much to be

desired‘

Noella’s voice, sweet and melodious, echoed through the classroom

Noella could spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing from a mile away, and someone like Oriana wasn’t worth a second thought to her.

Noella was only here to fulfil her grandmother’s wish for her to get a proper college education, but she had her own plans too.

Oriana came from an academic family, each member more bookish than the last. Her face flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment when Noella’s words hit their mark.

“But the person online said she was your sister. It can’t all be made up, can it?”

Noella glanced at Oriana with a look of sheer disdain.

Did they really believe whatever the internet spewed? Yvonne or Briony, both slightly older than Noella, referred to her as their “older sister” merely to appear delicate and in need of care. In reality, she had no sisters at all

“I could claim to be your long–lost father would you buy that?”

Oriana was speechless.

Laughter broke out among the students, and Oriana’s cheeks stung with em

ment.

“Why don’t you clarify things? If it’s a misunderstanding, you should set the re

“Oriana, the stuff you’ve got in your head and guts, how exactly would you clarify that? In other words, if I say I’m your real dad, how would you clear that up?”

Oriana was stunned!

How could you clarify such nonsense? It didn’t need clarification! Everyone knew what the head and guts were full of, and who would seriously think Noella could be Oriana’s father?

To clarify such a thing would be an exercise in futility.

The room erupted in laughter again.

“Noella should join the debate team. With her, our college would take home the gold this year!”

Oriana’s face turned a spectrum of reds and purples, and with the teacher’s entrance, she had no choice but to simmer down and take her seat.

tailored dress and a crisp white blazer, who brought a treasure trove of jewelry for the students to examine.

be your instructor and advisor for this course,”

Darcy lingered a little longer

online rumors, or was it because of the zither performance from yesterday?

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class, Darcy announced the homework

your design drafts to my email after class,” she said.

assessment of the students‘ artistic skills and understanding of the craft, and many

girl at the back of the room. “Noella, could

“Of course.”

from Oriana

going to

a few cohorts,

rumors online had tarnished the college’s reputation, and a public scolding would surely embarrass Noella

the office, Darcy sipped water to moisten her throat before addressing Noella, who stood tall and

complemented by her gaze,

cool

two reasons. First, about the courses you’ve applied to be excused from–I’d like

just that some classes feel

her plate full, managing the Schnabel family’s business ventu internal affairs, and fulfilling duties at

curriculum.

Polaris Star’s

r the school’s

expecting a more elaborate excuse

education? That’s still

she’d prepared in advance. “I’m a second–level skier and table

numerous jewelry design drafts, casually sketched

time.

widened in amazement.

sketches outlined the use of gemstones and detailed every cut and process. If brought to life, these designs would dazzle and

draw

I might as well mention

curriculum offered little that Noella didn’t already know of

couldn’t self–learn.

hesitated, clearly impressed.

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