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

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

more pleasantries, Jacob and Elara left the

door, Elara turned around and embraced Noella as she approached,

just realized how adept Jacob was

hang of it too.” Elara, face flushed with laughter, said, “What if Garrick finds out Grandma

Since returning home, with you and Noella by your grandma’s side, her spirits have been lifted, and she can

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

nowhere to start.

seemed quite used to this kind

“You know, I’m starting

found Jacob’s calm and composed demeanor off–putting, feeling like she couldn’t relate to him at

surprise, Jacob cracked a smile!

have

surprise came

is that

stood at the 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 seemed to shine like a

them.

cardigan over a snug dress, looked every bit the part of an

bring her to the Pollack family estate, a preferred spot for Larson’s business dealings. Seeing the radiant Noella and the tall, refined

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Pollack Manor, she

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 features could make any woman

him, Briony’s heart skipped

wrest control of

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

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

about Noella’s scandalous personal life,