The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 263

Beckett had just brought Elam back from the research facility when he decided to meet up with Jaent. They sat down in the conference room at Rising Glory Group’s headquarters for a lengthy chat, all about Elara

Beckett wanted Jacob to seriously consider Flam’s situation

I called Mr. Pollack her solely for Elara’s sake. Elara might be a Schnabel by name, but she’s also a Pollack. If Mr. Pollack can’t treat her right, just give us a heads up. The Schnabel family can take good care of her

Jacob was only made aware of Elara’s ordeal at the lab through Beckett. He had thought that bring in a different lab from his own, Elara could focus solely on her research without distractions. Little did he know, she was still being harassed!

“I look into it, and make sure Elara doesn’t suffer any injustice. As for anything else… I’d like to meet Elara before making any decisions”

When it came to matters conceming Elara, his hands were tied.

Beckett agreed, and they shifted the conversation to Elara’s childhood, a bittersweet moment for Jacob.

After Beckett left for another meeting. Jacobs sat alone, hands covering his face, his shoulders shaking:

When Elara received Jacob’s call, she was completely flustered!

Holding onto her stuffed toy, she was tom.

Noella, ever so considerate, asked, “Do you want to see him? If not, forget it. But if you do, then let’s go.”

Elara sat up in bed with a start!

“Maybe you and Mr. Pollack should come with me?”

Noella raised an eyebrow. While she expected to accompany Elara, why did Palmer need to join them?

“Think about it. You’re on my side, and Mr. Pollack represents the Pollack family. It’s only fair we each have someone.”

Besides, having Noella was mainly for moral support. But considering her sister’s naivety and kindness, what if Jacob managed to sway her?

The idea of

chooses between his family and you. If he

How straightforward.

of her eyes. “Elara, are you planning to go all out against Jacob?”

Was it really

a point where she had to

the covers over her head. “is to sleep! We can worry about those troubles tomorrow morning. Remember to bring Mr. Pollack,

sighed in resignation.

Elara’s real intention all along was to use Palmer as

Elara came downstairs with bags under her eyes, joining the Schnabel family already gathered for

were you up

just

paused from slathering his toast with peanut butter. “You’re planning to see him? It might be good to talk things out. Remember, I’m

from Phoenix Lab, she hadn’t

upon learning that Sexton had acknowledged her, Jacob spent most of

the lab.

how Elara would feel

Sexton’s concerned gaze, Elara reassured him, “it’s okay, Grandpa. I’m taking Noella

stand a chance against Palmer. If he gives you any trouble, let Palmer handle him! If

up, you just let me know. I’ll take

with a

frail body? Who could you possibly beat? Just don’t end up hurting yourself;

the two elders was a usual scene in the

coming downstairs, still in his pajamos,

Beckett. Did you not

Just stayed

buttoned, revealing his pale collarbone and seductive Adam’s apple. Beckett couldn’t