CHapter 207

Chapter 207

[Boss, it appears Vocalist headed out to Polaris Star’s abandoned lab. Should we interce

What was Palmer doing poking around the ruins of Polaris Star?

Noella quickly shot back a message: [Let him bel

If Palmer’s got a hunch, he’ll dig up the dirt one way or another, even if she tried to stop him. As far as the was concerned, everything that needed to be torched in that lab had been turned to ash, leaving no trace behind.

Noella wasn’t worried about Palmer finding anything incriminating

Phecda, eyes glued to the satellite images, whistled in admiration. “Vocalist truly aligned with Boss; his methods are just as ruthless. The deep web’s gonna be our playground soon enough

The Obelisk Organization was theirs, the Abyssal Organization belonged to their boss’s fiancé, and both were virtually the same thing.

Ivan chimed in with a touch of awe in his voice, “Who’d have thought we’d see the day when we’d be living the dream, all thanks to Boss?”

At the dinner table, Sexton was lost in memories of yore.

Marcel was getting irked by the nostalgia. “Doesn’t Palmer have two brothers? He’s the youngest, right Where are the others?”

“Yeah, Palmer’s brothers both got hitched and had kids. Just my luck Palmer’s still flying solo. What’s an old man to do? The kids have their own lives, and I can’t be clingy, can I?”

The Pollacks and the Schnabels couldn’t be more different. Marcel only had Tristan, and the family tree wasn’t a complicated one. The Pollack clan had been a hot mess since the days they made their fortune, with non–stop infighting until Palmer took the reins. It was only then that things started to calm down. Even now, though, there were sharks circling in the water, waiting to snatch a piece of the Pollack Group.

Sexton shook his head. “That whole fiasco back then hit the boys hard, especially Palmer. He disappeared abroad for years, came back covered in scars, but he promised he’d keep the Pollack name going strong”

The old man’s face was a map of hard years, yet his smile was a mix of pride and sorrow. I’m getting on in years. This family’s a shadow of what it once was. Palmer’s brothers are caught up in their jobs. At my age, you can’t be hounding your kids, right? I should’ve listened to Garrick. Should’ve stayed clear of the Pollack waters. At least we’d still be together as a family”

Marcel snorted. “Garrick was all talk. The guy was clueless. Wasn’t he the one hellbent on starting that Polaris Star venture?”

Noella’s brow twitched ever so slightly. She looked at Marcel. ‘Grandpa, this Polaris Star you’re talking about, is it the one out on the frontier?”

Marcel waved it off, though his eyes held a flicker of regret. “Doesn’t matter now. Heard it’s gone to dust. I regret not blowing that lab to smithereens back in the day”

“Yeah, right. Like you’d have the guts to touch Polaris Star. Their lab’s still standing on the frontier. Try blowing it up and see if Xavier doesn’t chop you to bits before you even get close.”

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The materials used for the Polaris Star lab made it nearly indestructible.

tha speed toets was how the two old men seemed familiar with Polaris Star’s history. They were sayog Carick was the founder of Polaris Star?

Merd gumbled. I never liked Garrick’s ways. Taking good kids and turning them into lab rats. That’s

Berton shook his head. “Enough with the nonsense. It’s all water under the bridge. You know Garrick was med, right? He was the type to use himself as a guinea pig to chase some twisted dream. Anyway…”

Sexton didn’t finish his thought, he just shook his head with a complex look and turned to the younger generation. “If you ever run into someone from Polaris Star, steer clear. Most of those folks are a few sandwiches short of a pionic!

Noella pressed her fingers to her temples discreetly.

Would it shock her family to know she had spent time at Polaris Star?

She bit her lip liftly and spoke softly, “Grandpa, I’m starting college next month. Our principal’s also named Garrick, Just a coincidence?

“Starting college? Ther’s wonderful! I take you there myself! Wait a minute, what did you say the principal’s name was? Garrick Marcel’s face lit up at the mention of college, but at hearing the name Garrick, his demeanor shifted dramatically. He quickly pulled Sexton into the study.

Toella, just wait! I need to check something

Clearly, the name Garrick struck a chord with both Marcel and Sexton.

Elara, watching their hasty retreat, was puzzled. “What’s up with Grandpa? Is this Garrick guy a big deal? Hey, doesn’t Ulrich have a surgery today? Why isn’t he home for dinner?”

Sienna smiled softly. “He said he was busy and told us not to wait. That boy’s practically living at the hospital! Noella, you’re heading off to college soon. Don’t feel any pressure, darling. You’re the youngest of the family, and I have no expectations.”

She cupped her face, her eyes brimming with love as she gazed at Noella. “When we raised your siblings, it was all very hands–off. Who knew they’d turn out so bright? At first, I thought your father and I just hit the genetic jackpot when your brother aced his first test!*

Tristan nodded vigorously at his wife’s side. “Absolutely, who knew the younger ones would be so sharp too? It must be the fabulous genes from your mom and me! Noella, honey, don’t worry about a thing. As long as you guys are happy, that’s all that matters to us. We’re behind you no matter what.

The Schnabels were secretly concerned that the stellar achievements of the elder siblings might overshadow Noella, piling on the pressure. They’d seen too many headlines about kids buckling under the weight of academic stress, spiraling into depression, or worse. The very thought sent shivers down their spines

To the Schnabels, it didn’t matter if their children were just average, their darling Noella was already more than they could have ever asked for! They always handled Noella with extra care, as if to compensate for any hardships she might have faced in the past.

Noella nodded. “I understand.”

Then Sienna chimed in, “Elara mentioned bringing that Gruber kid over to stay for a few days. Where is

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she? I’ve already got the quest room all set up. That poor child, what she must’ve gone through growing up in the Gruber family. if her mom were still around, she’d be heartbroken to see it?

The Grubers had always been a topic of gossip in high society for their questionable decisions. Just the fact that Yates Gruber and Walden Gruber, born out of wedlock, could claim a spot in the family tree. while Arthur Gruber managed their affairs, said plenty about their character, or lack thereof.

Growing up in that kind of environment couldn’t have been easy!

Sienna’s thoughts inadvertently drifted to Noella’s own past, and her heart ached in empathy

Noella knew that Sienna’s concern for her friends stemmed from her love for her. Sienna’s affection spilled over, extending a protective wing over those close to Noella.

“Til give her a call later,” Noella promised.

“Great! Make sure she comes, okay? I would love to have another daughter around the house!

Meanwhile, in the corner, the nanny watched the Schnabels‘ joyous family scene and quietly slipped away to make a call to Yvonne.

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she? I’ve already got the guest room all set up. That poor child, what she must’ve gone through growing up in the Gruber family. If her mom were still around, she’d be heartbroken to see it!”

The Grubers had always been a topic of gossip in high society for their questionable decisions. Just the fact that Yates Gruber and Walden Gruber, born out of wedlock, could claim a spot in the family tree, while Arthur Gruber managed their affairs, said plenty about their character, or lack thereof.

Growing up in that kind of environment couldn’t have been easy!

Sienna’s thoughts inadvertently drifted to Noella’s own past, and her heart ached in empathy.

Noella knew that Sienna’s concern for her friends stemmed from her love for her. Sienna’s affection spilled over, extending a protective wing over those close to Noella,

“I’ll give her a call later,” Noella promised.

“Great! Make sure she comes, okay? I would love to have another daughter around the house!”

Meanwhile, in the corner, the nanny watched the Schnabels‘ joyous family scene and quietly slipped away

to make a call to Yvonne.