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.”

bigger man! I’ll make sure my mom apologizes to you!”

her rest up. You can leave now. I need some time to relax.”

exchanging a few more pleasantries, Jacob and Elara left the

and embraced Noella as she approached, burying her head in Noella’s shoulder and

adept Jacob was at

get the hang of it too.”

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

Garrick and Helen would cross paths again. Even if

nowhere to start.

seemed quite used to

eyebrow. “You know, I’m starting

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

surprise, Jacob cracked

hadn’t expected Jacob to have such

of surprise came from the next

that you?”

doorway in her simple white dress, now faded from washing. It was the same dress she wore the day Noella left the Lambert family. She appeared somewhat uncomfortable as she gazed at Noella, who

them.

looked every bit the part of an exquisite doll. Her

business dealings. Seeing the radiant Noella and the tall, refined

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the Pollack Manor, she

quick search revealed 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

Briony’s heart

to wrest control of the Pollack family’s assets from

the CEO of the Pollack Group. How did Noella get so lucky?

cleaner here? If you’re struggling, you can tell me. There’s no need to have visited the OB–GYN

Noella’s scandalous personal life, he would surely