The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 265

Jacob was all over the place, a bundle of nerves. "Please, don't cry. It's all my fault!"

On his way to see her, Jacob had thought a lot. His life had been a series of failures, except for his work in the lab. Facing his only daughter, he was at a loss for how to approach her without pushing her away.

"Elara, I didn't come to see you because I was afraid you'd find me annoying. I've called Tristan several times."

At first, Tristan wouldn't give Jacob the time of day. It was only after Sienna mediated that Tristan agreed to talk!

Worried that Elara might not believe him, Jacob quickly showed her the texts on his phone. They were all conversations between Tristan and Jacob, mostly about how to take care of Elara. Tristan's attitude was rough, but it was clear Jacob was trying, all for Elara's sake.

[Cut the excuses. Look at Noella, she's hardly been home. Would she say her parents don't love her? It's all on you!]

[If it wasn't for Elara, I wouldn't bother arguing with you!]

[If all else fails, work more, earn more, and give it all to Elara. If you can't be there, at least show your support with a hefty check. If you can't do that, then what's the point?]

Pointing at the message, Jacob said seriously, "I think there's some truth to it, so I've been working hard lately, and I've been depositing money into your account!"

Elara was baffled. She had received a sum of money a few days ago and had no idea where it came from. She thought it might have been Tristan or Beckett, too busy with her experiments to check her bank app.

Turns out, it was all from Jacob!

Tristan's parenting philosophy was "where the money is, the love is."

Elara looked down at the middle-aged man kneeling in front of her, his eyes red. The Pollack men all shared a striking resemblance, and Jacob, with his looks and status at the institute, was considered quite a catch.

"Elara, I'll do anything you ask!"

Elara raised an eyebrow. "All your papers list me as the primary author?"

Jacob said seriously, "I can't promise that for collaborative work, but I'll make you the primary author on all my personal papers!"

To any researcher, this was an attractive offer.

"Then I want to meet Loadstar! Arrange that, and I'll give you a chance!"

Loadstar, a rising star in the research world, was Elara's idol. Access to Polaris Star was tightly controlled, and she had only met her once.

Jacob pondered for a moment.

"It's a bit challenging, but there's a science summit coming up. Loadstar should be there. If she isn't, I'll figure something out!"

Next door, in the office, the restaurant's financial statements and quarterly business reports were spread out on Noella's desk.

"I hope nothing's wrong with Elara and Uncle Jacob."

"Uncle Jacob knows what he's doing. He wants to make things right with Elara."

Noella looked up at Palmer standing in front of her. "You didn't have to come. Sorry for the trouble."

If not for Elara's request, there was no need to involve Palmer. Even though Palmer, as the major shareholder of the Pollack Group, was busy with the company's affairs, he still found time for this.

Palmer chuckled, his hand affectionately patting Noella's head.

"Being with you is never a bother. Besides, the situation between Elara and Uncle Jacob is a family matter. I should be thanking my fiancée for joining me."

Palmer admired the girl sitting beside him.