The Queen They Buried

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Aubree stepped into the mansion’s main hall, and all eyes were glued to Carmen, shining like a star in the spotlight.

Daxton and Emery stood by her like loyal guard dogs ready to protect their queen.

Aubree’s arrival sparked a buzz. Whispers of pity, smirks, and shade-she felt every stare itching for her to flop.

A bitter grin crossed her face. Everyone knew she was the Wilson family’s punching bag, yet she’d once believed their cold hearts might warm up to her.

In Rithol City, where cash flowed like water, the Wilsons were top-tier.

Her dad, Ronald, went from nothing to a finance show regular, riding every market wave like a boss. Her mom, Alice Diamonde, was a fashion designer with a brand killing it abroad.

And her four brothers? Straight-up legends.

Bryan, the eldest, ran the family empire and was the city’s prime catch.

Daxton, a genius doc, had his own lab.

Trevor, the third, was a movie star who could make a dead body scene go viral.

Emery, once an esports champ, now owned Apex Squad, the top dog in gaming.

Being their favorite? Tough to resist. But Aubree exhaled slowly. That was over.

She was a senior now. One year left. She’d focus on herself-ace her exams, get into her dream college, stack some cash, and cut the Wilsons out of her life for good.

Daxton’s face soured at the sight of her suitcase. “What’s with the bag? You pulling some crap again?” he snapped, eyebrows scrunched.

Emery’s lips twitched. That suitcase looked familiar.

“I’m here to apologize to Carmen, like you wanted,” Aubree said, voice flat.

coming her way. “Well, damn. About time

up,” he said, eyes warm. “Me and Dax talked. We’re giving your Rithol Art

question.

didn’t flinch. Same as her old life. Emery, desperate to keep Carmen happy, handed over the

to keep her smiling, Aubree-who could’ve

about losing to Aubree in school, wanted to outshine her in art. But Aubree’s talent was unreal. She became her school’s

made a name

can’t take Aubree’s spot!

act made Aubree’s stomach

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Carmen’s little drama. ‘Ugh, if Carmen wasn’t always chasing clout, they

wondering why her stuff

wrong.

a damn. Let

the whole art scene this

pulled Carmen into a quick hug, messing up her

nodded. “Yeah, what’s

open the box in her hands. “A spot’s cool, but how

my best stuff’s

had given her since

every tie with them, step by step. She couldn’t wait to

dropped. Daxton’s face went

up, glaring. “Put it

with a sapphire crown he’d

tucking it into that white box, wiping

as she grinned. “Emery, this is my favorite

tilted her head. “Didn’t you guys

tightened. Sure, they wanted an

her prized stuff? Isn’t it everything to her?’

just didn’t want Aubree going down a bad path. ‘Is that

voice was sharp. “Aubree, is this an apology

why you mad? If I’m saying sorry, I gotta go big,

was legit-too legit. Every