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.

eased, a rare nod coming her way. “Well, damn. About time you showed

“Aubree, you’re finally stepping up,” he said, eyes warm. “Me and Dax talked. We’re giving your Rithol

question. A done

flinch. Same as her old life. Emery, desperate to keep Carmen happy, handed over the

but to keep her smiling, Aubree-who could’ve crushed her

wanted to outshine her in art. But Aubree’s talent was unreal. She became her school’s pride and nabbed Rithol’s

made a name in the art

way! I can’t take

fake act made Aubree’s stomach

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

old life, Aubree would’ve been crushed, wondering why her

wrong.

a damn. Let

the whole art scene this

quick hug, messing up her hair. “C’mon, kid,

nodded. “Yeah,

hands. “A spot’s cool, but how

my best stuff’s in

Wilsons had given her since

every tie with them, step by step. She couldn’t wait to see if Carmen could still be the family’s golden girl without

jaw dropped. Daxton’s face went blank.

up, glaring.

case with a sapphire crown he’d

family, tucking it into that white box, wiping it

glowed as she grinned. “Emery,

her head. “Didn’t you guys

tightened. Sure, they wanted an apology, but

give up her prized stuff?

want Aubree

“Aubree, is this an apology or

all bright and breezy. “Daxton, why you mad? If I’m saying

nothing. It was legit-too legit. Every Wilson knew those