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!”

researcher, this was an attractive offer.

that, and

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

price.

pondered for

coming up. Loadstar

door, in the office, the restaurant’s financial statements and quarterly business reports were spread out

with Elara and

doing. He wants

her “You didn’t

request, there was no need to involve Palmer. Even though Palmer, as the major shareholder of the Pollack Group, was busy with

his hand affectionately patting

Uncle Jacob is

girl sitting beside him./

delicate features were as exquisite as porcelain art, her hair

had shed her jacket, revealing a square–necked dress that showcased her slender collarbones

slightly.

you ran off too quickly. Can I

a bunny. Despite knowing his “bunny” had sharp claws and hidden secrets, Palmer

with eyes so pure and clear, made him, a man accustomed to darkness, feel a tingling sensation just

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light was his

his arms around Noella, his head resting on her

“Noella’s heartbeat sped up. He always maintained a respectful distance, and thinking he might be tired, Noella hesitated

door swung open, and Elara’s voice

“Noella…”

Elara found Palmer’s hands around Noella’s waist, his head nestled on her shoulder,

interrupt. Carry on!”

she had, always