The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 276

Elara’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Was Jacob seriously pulling a fast one right in front of everyone?

It was clear as day that Helen had made a beeline for Garrick! And he called that poor eyesight?

Elara had never encountered a supposedly visually impaired elderly person who could point out a loose thread on her embroidered blouse first thing in the morning. She even noticed a piece of fried chicken that had been double–dipped in sauce, and then went on a tirade, dragging the entire Pollack family through the mud.

Jacob, with all sincerity, said, “Garrick, this is like a storm in a teacup. Let me cover all your expenses at our resort as an apology.”

Garrick, looking slightly recovered, barely opening his eyes to look at Jacob.

“So, you’re saying your mom’s got bad eyesight?”

“It’s not just bad eyesight; my mom… she’s blind!” Jacob pinched himself hard, managing to squeeze out a few tears.

Garrick was taken aback. They were all from the same social circle – how had he never heard anything about Helen going blind?

Garrick frowned, straightening up. “When did this happen?”

“My mom’s been in a nursing home for the past few years because of her declining eyesight. She didn’t want to come back and make us sad…”

Elara lowered her head, covering her mouth to stifle a laugh and biting her tongue in the process.

From Garrick’s perspective, it looked like she was sobbing, her shoulders shaking.

He was somewhat convinced but still dubious. After all, someone had kicked him squarely in the back, and that aim didn’t seem like it came from poor eyesight.

“Fine, if her eyesight is poor, she probably shouldn’t be fishing. Let’s consider the matter closed.”

make

can

Jacob and Elara left

and embraced Noella as she approached, burying her

Jacob was at spinning tales!

serious, replied, “Leading a research institute requires bending the truth now and then. You’ll get the hang of it too.” Elara, face flushed with laughter,

Calvin is a miracle worker. Since returning home, with you and Noella by your grandma’s side, her spirits have been lifted,

not likely Garrick and Helen would cross paths again. Even if Garrick did find

nowhere to start.

used to this kind of talk.

I’m starting

and composed demeanor off–putting, feeling like she couldn’t relate

surprise, Jacob cracked a smile!

expected Jacob to have such

voice of surprise came from the

is that you?”

same dress she wore the day Noella left the Lambert family. She appeared somewhat uncomfortable as she gazed at Noella, who

them.

an oversized cardigan over a snug dress, looked every bit the part of an exquisite doll. Her demeanor was queenly and aloof, a stark

estate, a preferred spot for Larson’s business dealings. Seeing the radiant Noella and the tall, refined man by her side, Briony felt

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the Pollack Manor, she had also seen this

that this man was none other than the head of the Pollack Group, a billionaire with a global business empire. His wealth was beyond measure, and his commanding presence and handsome

Briony’s heart skipped

had been scheming to wrest control of

get to be with such a man? First Beckett, now the CEO of the Pollack Group. How did Noella get so

Briony’s thoughts twisted in jealousy, she stepped forward. “Noella, are you working as a cleaner here? If

found out about Noella’s scandalous personal life, he would surely leave