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.”

I’ll make sure my mom apologizes

she’s old. Let her rest up. You can leave now. I

few more pleasantries, Jacob

door, Elara turned around and embraced Noella as she approached, burying her head in Noella’s shoulder

Jacob was at

requires bending the truth now and then. You’ll get the hang of it too.”

a miracle worker. Since returning home, with you and Noella by your grandma’s side,

Garrick and Helen would cross paths again. Even if Garrick did find out Helen

nowhere to start.

used to this

raised an eyebrow. “You know, I’m starting to find

feeling

surprise, Jacob cracked a smile!

Jacob to have such

of surprise came from the

that

was the same dress she wore the day Noella left the Lambert family. She appeared somewhat uncomfortable as she gazed at Noella, who seemed to shine like a star

them.

the part of an exquisite doll. Her demeanor was queenly and aloof, a stark contrast to

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

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was at the Pollack Manor, she had also

a global business empire. His wealth was beyond measure,

him, Briony’s heart skipped

scheming to wrest control of

the CEO of the Pollack Group. How did Noella get so lucky? She must have used some underhanded

here? If you’re

personal life, he would surely leave