The Killer Queen (Noella Briony)

Facing Bowie's aggressive questioning, Elara stepped in front of Noella, shielding her.

"What's your deal? What does Polaris Star's sanction against you have to do with Noella? Don't think you can seare her just because she's kind and gentle!"

In Elara's eyes, Bowie was likely targeting Noella!

Everyone knew Noella was the darling of the Schnabel family. If he could soften Noella's heart, Bowie could gain favors within the Schnabel family. Bowie forced a smile,

"I just want to know why Polaris Star is targeting my company..."

“Bowie!” Elara looked at him coldly, glancing toward Lucian not far away. "You want to make a scene in front of Grandpa?"

Lucian was still unaware of Bowie's deeds.

Elara worried that the old man couldn't handle the shock. Lorne's misdeeds were bad enough; there was no need to upset the old man with them These issues had been kept under wraps

“Elara, you don't understand! All I've done was for the good of our family! Following Garrick, that's the path to a bright future. I'm doing this for the Richardson family..."

"You're doing it for yourself. Spare me your righteous act; I'm not a fool."

Faced with Elara's sharp gaze, Bowie remembered, after all, she was raised by the Schnabel family. Each of the Schnabel sons was a standout in their own right.

Not to mention Elara was the youngest, taught by her four brothers; collectively, they were cunning enough to run circles around Imperial City three times! Bowie's intentions were as clear as day to everyone!

A pained expression crossed Bowie's face. “You'll regret it. One day, you'll see that standing by Garrick’s side was the wisest decision..."

Elara scoffed coldly, "So wise to be fighting monkeys in the mountains at his age?"

Speaking of the incident at the cemetery, Bowie looked even more uncomfortable! They had finally managed to find those monkeys' caretaker to file a complaint.

Only to be told the monkeys were protected animals and this was their habitat. They even had to compensate for trespassing! According to the caretaker, they had to check the monkeys for any health issues because human blood could be harmful to them!

The disdain from the habitat staff was palpable! Garrick and his group, despite their injuries, were less concerned about their own health than the monkeys. Failing to lodge a complaint and having to pay compensation before leaving!

Knowing he couldn't reason with Elara, Bowie tried to engage Noella but Elara stood firmly in front, like a hen protecting her chicks! Garrick said sternly. “Noella, you'll regret this!"

Noella shrugged, her expression one of disdain.

Members of Polaris Star on the second floor gave Garrick the finger behind his back.

Thorpe, with his sharp eyesight, quickly informed Garrick, infuriating him further!

Elara mockingly said, "Looks like Garrick is showing signs of senility, poor thing."

Noella's gaze on Bowie was indifferent. "The master's gone, why is the dog still here?" Bowie's face turned ashen, his fists clenched then released, as he left with Garrick.

Merrick locked worried.

"What's Garrick up to? Coming here to trouble the younger generation, he's really regressing!" Noella watched Garrick's retreating back, a slight smile on her lips.

Garrick simply wanted to make a splash at this scientific summit, finding the right people to restart the Polaris Star Project!

Dressed in-a cocktail dress, Oriana~. stood beside her parents, both a scientists. After much persuasion, theyagreed to bring her along. They were still unaware of her expulsion!

From afar, Oriana's father Kent saw Merrick surrounded by people and hurried over with his drink. "Merrick, long time no see! Still looking distinguished!"

"And you are?"

"We had the fortune of meeting at an award ceremony last time!"

With Merrick attending countless award ceremonies, he hardly remembered such an encounter.

His assistant Oran whispered, “He's the writer who didn’t win at last year's literature awards. You commented his writing was pretentious and greasy. named Kent."

With that reminder, Merrick recalled!

"Ah, yes, your prose style was rather peculiar. I found much of it confusing. Have you made any changes?" Kent was embarrassed being called out for his peculiar prose style in public!

Oriana, following behind Kent, didn't see who was speaking and felt indignant.

"What do you know? My father's prose is a work of art, flawless!"

Feeling the attention on her, Oriana suddenly felt validated, a sensation she hadn't experienced in a while.

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The room fell into an awkward silence.

Oriana continued, “Especially his piece 'Mysteries of Distant Hills,‘ its wording and imagery are enough to rival Master Merrick’s..." Kent's "Mysteries of Distant Hills" also found a small spot in the literary segment of the scientific summit.

Not far from them, the debut of "Mysteries of Distant Hills" was announced with a towering poster, three meters tall!

Merrick glanced back, a flash of realization crossing his face as he turned to look at his assistant.

"Oran, what did I say last time I read Kent's ‘Mysteries of Distant Hills’?"

Oran bowed slightly, "You mentioned it was a patchwo k, half your words and half Master Bryce's. You > wondered if Master Bryce would = come at'you with his walking stiok if he saw it. And you also said, this person isn't cut out for writing, but H@d make a fine tailor!"

Oriana bristled at this! “What are you implying? That my father's work is plagiarized? On what grounds do you make such a claim!” Noella stood by Merrick, a light chuckle escaping her lips

"Grandpa, whether this gentleman plagiarized your work or not, the proof is in the pudding."

"You're right. He chose a few of my old pieces to cobble together, but... some parts were from letters I wrote to your grandma!” These were pieces Merrick never intended for the public eye. So at the time, he merely mentioned it in passing, not taking it to heart!

Noella gestured to Phecda standing behind them. Soon, Merrick’s unpublished works were laid out for all to see!