The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 329

With those words, Noella slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked out.

That look of disdain and disappointment she shot Garrick pierced right through him!

In this whole mess, Noella was clearly the victim. Yet, Garrick, having only heard one side of the story, tried to use his position of authority to force Noella into accepting an apology. He didn't care about digging into the truth at all.

Garrick couldn't tell if the sting he felt was more from being called out by a younger person or the regret of knowing the truth. Either way, his face turned as red as an autumn apple! He looked down at Oriana, who was still avoiding his gaze, and at Thad, who stood by expectantly.

If he continued to defend Oriana now, he'd be slapping his own face!

Thad spoke with gravity. "Garrick, Noella is a rare gem, a student of exceptional talent! It's been ages since I've seen someone with her abilities. The last one I remember of her caliber is now programming for missiles."

Such high praise from Thad spoke volumes of Noella's extraordinary abilities!

As the founding leader of Polaris Star, Garrick knew Noella's capabilities even better than Thad. But to him, Noella was the stronger party, Oriana the weaker. What was so wrong about asking Noella to step back a little?

Thad, however, didn't move to leave, continuing instead. "Garrick, if an ordinary student couldn't clear their name in such a manner, would we simply ignore it? Truth and justice should be upheld above all!"

Thad shook his head, casting a meaningful glance at Oriana. "Distorting facts and speaking falsehoods! Are such students really in line with Imperial University's academic principles?"

Garrick knew Thad was pressuring him. If he still sided with Oriana, trouble was bound to stir. Caught between a rock and a hard place, thinking of Oriana's parents who were old friends, Garrick stubbornly said, "I can handle this! Thad, please, just leave it!"

Knowing Garrick's stubbornness, Thad left the office and immediately called Merrick.

"Hey, old man, your granddaughter's being wronged! You gonna step in or what?"

Merrick's voice rose instantly. "Which granddaughter? Noella or Elara?"

"Who else could it be? I'm still at Imperial University, so obviously your granddaughter here."

After Thad relayed the incident briefly, he added, "Your granddaughter, she's something else! You must have some strong ancestors to be blessed with such a remarkable descendant!"

Merrick basked in the praise. "Damn Garrick! Why should Noella have to yield to anyone? Merely uttering an apology doesn’t signify genuine remorse!"

"So, are you going to do something about it?"

"Of course! I'm heading to Imperial University right now. I want to see what Garrick is up to!"

With that, Merrick rushed out the door, all fired up!

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At the school's entrance, as Tristan's car approached the gates, his secretary peered out and cheerily announced, "Mr. Schnabel, Ms. Noella got into Mr. Pollack's car."

Not far ahead, Noella was spotted bending to enter a car parked by the curb, immediately recognized as Palmer's by the secretary!

Tristan chuckled. "Good, good. Palmer juggles a busy schedule, yet he still makes time to pick up Noella. Seems he's quite taken with her!"

"And not only that, Mr. Pollack brought her favorite roses."

Roses for just picking Noella up from college?

Tristan's laughter grew louder. As he was still smiling, the secretary exclaimed, "Mr. Schnabel, why is Mr. Merrick here?"

"Eh? Quick, let's go greet him. Is he here for Noella too? Let's not have him make a wasted trip!"