The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 265

Jacob was all over the place, a bundle of nerves Please, dont cry. It’s all my

On his way to see her, Jacob had thought a lot. His life had been a series of failures, except for his work in the lab. Facing his only daughter, he was at a loss for how to approach her without pushing her away.

“Elara, I didn’t come to see you because I was afraid you’d find me annoying. I’ve called Tristan several times”

At first. Tristan wouldn’t give Jacob the time of day. It was only after Sienna mediated that Tristan agreed to talk!

Worried that Elara might not believe him, Jacob quickly showed her the texts on his phone. They were all conversations between Tristan and Jacob, mostly about how to take care of Elara. Tristan’s attitude was rough, but it was clear Jacob was trying, all for Elara’s sake.

Cut the excuses. Look at Noella, she’s hardly been home. Would she say her parents don’t love her? It’s all on you!]

If it wasn’t for Elara, I wouldn’t bother arguing with you!]

If all else fails, work more, eam more, and give it all to Elara if you can’t be there, at least show your support with a hefty check. If you can’t do that, then what’s the point?)

Pointing at the message, Jacob said seriously, “I think there’s some truth to it, so I’ve been working hard lately, and I’ve been depositing money into your account!”

Elara was baffled. She had received a sum of money a few days ago and had no idea where it came from. She thought it might have been Tristan or Beckett, too busy with her experiments to check her bank app.

Turns out, it was all from Jacob!

Tristan’s parenting philosophy was “where the money is, the love is.”

Elara looked down at the middle–aged man kneeling in front of her, his eyes red. The Pollack men all shared a striking resemblance, and Jacob, with his looks and status at the institute, was considered quite a catch,

“Elara, III do anything you ask!”

Elara raised an eyebrow. “All your papers list me as the primary author??

Jacob said seriously, “I can’t promise that for collaborative work, but I make you the primary author on all my personal papers!”

any researcher, this was an attractive offer.

that, and III give

rising star in the research world, was Elara’s idol. Access to Polaris Star was tightly controlled, and she had only

price.

pondered for

science summit coming up. Loadstar should be there. If she

restaurant’s financial statements and

with Elara and Uncle

doing. He wants to

looked up at Palmer standing in front of her “You didn’t have to come. Sorry

major shareholder of the Pollack Group, was busy with the

affectionately patting Noella’s head.

Elara and Uncle Jacob

the girl

as exquisite as porcelain art, her hair cascading down like mist.

warm, Noella had shed her jacket, revealing a square–necked dress that showcased

bobbed slightly. Somehow, he felt restless.

ran off too quickly. Can I hold you a bit

as cute as a bunny. Despite knowing his “bunny” had sharp claws and hidden secrets, Palmer couldn’t help but

clear, made him, a man accustomed to darkness,

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light was his instinct!

arms around Noella, his head resting on her

always maintained a respectful distance, and thinking he might be

swung open, and Elara’s voice

“Noella…”

his head nestled on her shoulder,

to interrupt. Carry

luck she had, always walking in