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?

a well–thought–out plan. The idea of representing families in such

chooses between his family and you. If he chooses you, it shows he’s heartless. If not, then he’s not the man for you!”

How straightforward.

comer of her eyes. “Elara,

Was it really

a point where she had to call in reinforcements?

the covers over her head. “is to sleep! We can worry about those troubles tomorrow morning. Remember to bring Mr. Pollack, Noells. If I push Jacob too far

in

real intention all along was to use Palmer as

under her eyes, joining the Schnabel family already gathered for breakfast.

at her. “Elara, were you up

Elara took her seat. “No, just couldn’t

paused from slathering his toast with peanut butter. “You’re planning to see him? It might be good

since Elara returned from Phoenix Lab, she hadn’t seen

assets and shapes to Elara upon learning that Sexton had acknowledged her,

the lab.

still worried about how Elara would feel upon seeing

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

good, good. Jacob won’t stand a chance against Palmer. If he gives you any trouble, let Palmer handle

Palmer doesn’t back you up, you just

with

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

two elders was a usual scene in the

in his pajamos, with dark circles particularly

you not sleep

for asking Noella. Just stayed up late reviewing

barely buttoned, revealing his pale collarbone and seductive Adam’s