The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 466

Watching the rosary beads scattered all over the floor, Elara quickly bent down to pick them up.

But she found that they were all cracked, not a single bead was left intact!

Wren remarked, "It's truly the work of a master. The thing Horatio left for you must have been meant to protect you from disaster!"

Horatio is truly miraculous!

Holding the rosary beads, Elara asked, "Wren, can these be fixed?"

"No way, they're shattered too badly."

Wren shook his head. "The sniper must have been lying in wait for a while. Miss Elara, you should hurry home!"

"Alright."

Back at Serene Haven, Elara was still feeling unsettled.

The Schnabel family learned about the incident from Wren and thought she was just shaken up.

Sienna touched Elara's forehead, "Why are you so cold? Did it scare you? Mom will have someone make you some calming soup."

Lavinia asked urgently, "Are you hurt? Thank goodness someone was with you, otherwise, I can't even imagine!"

Elara shook her head.

"I'm fine, we all wore bulletproof vests, so no harm done. It's just... Horatio's rosary beads are broken."

Noella glanced at the rosary beads in Elara's hand, already too shattered to retain any shape, rendering the idea of repairing them meaningless.

"When the monk gave them to you, they were probably meant to protect you from harm. It's good that you're safe."

Elara's eyelashes fluttered, her heart torn between expectation and disappointment.

"So... why hasn't he replied to my messages lately?"

"The monk doesn't carry a cell phone when he's out wandering. This time, Ivan happened to be with him, and they went to Ever River."

Just a few days ago, Elara received a photo from Ivan of the two by the Ever River.

"Don't worry about him. The monk has his ways. If he's in danger, he'll contact me. No big deal."

Horatio had his ways of reaching out to Noella, once even sending a bird that chirped incessantly, insisting on taking Noella to rescue someone immediately!

"I see..."

Elara felt somewhat hollow inside!

It wasn't that there was no way to contact her, but rather a lack of desire to do so.

But then again, why would Horatio need to contact her? It seemed pointless!

With that thought, Elara wasn't sure what she was expecting anymore.

"I'm fine! It must be because my recent research findings are too significant, attracting envy. Let's eat, I'm starving!"

Hearing her say she was hungry, the family quickly started dinner.

Elara's research findings had been coveted for more than a day or two, with numerous foreign powers wanting to kidnap her.

This time was probably no different.

...

Meanwhile, at the Ever River.

Sacred waters flowed gently, the entire river glowing with golden light.

Horatio and Ivan walked along its edge when Horatio suddenly said, "My rosary beads are broken."

"They're broken because they were used!"

"That's true."

Ivan, excited like a wild marmoset, skipped a stone across the water, creating a beautiful series of ripples.

"Monk, are you upset about your rosary beads, or are you missing someone?"

Horatio's expression remained calm, revealing no hint of his thoughts.

"I don't know."

He had done all he could, yet he still couldn't fathom his own feelings.

"Perhaps my meditation is still lacking. I shall retreat to the mountains for deeper practice. Farewell for now."

Ivan followed, "Don't leave, I'll go too. The boss asked me to protect you. If you're off feeding monkeys in the mountains, I'll just be left washing my feet in some third-rate bathhouse."

Looking at the peaceful, yet turbid waters of the Ever River, Horatio found tranquility in his heart.

"Some things are best left as they are."