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?

was speechless. It was indeed a well–thought–out plan. The idea of representing families

patting Noella on the shoulder. “It’s also a chance to see who Mr. Pollack chooses between his family and you. If he chooses you, it

How straightforward.

of her eyes. “Elara, are you planning to go all

Was it really

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, Noells. If I push Jacob too far and he wants to hit me, Mr. Pollack better step in, or I’m not marrying my sister off to

sighed in

along was to use Palmer as muscle? She sure had

under her eyes, joining

at her. “Elara, were

took her seat. “No, just couldn’t

see him? It might be good to talk things out. Remember,

Phoenix Lab, she hadn’t

to Elara upon learning that Sexton had acknowledged

the lab.

was still worried about how Elara would feel upon seeing

reassured him, “it’s okay, Grandpa. I’m taking

chance against Palmer. If he gives you any trouble, let Palmer

you up, you just let me

with

beat? Just don’t

elders was a usual scene

Beckett coming downstairs, still in his pajamos, with dark circles particularly

Did you not sleep

stayed

his flamboyant shirt barely buttoned, revealing his