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 you showed some

“Aubree, you’re finally stepping up,” he said, eyes warm. “Me and

a question.

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

Aubree-who could’ve crushed her classes-was forced

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

got in made a

flying up. “No way! I can’t take Aubree’s spot!

made

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

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

wrong.

damn. Let Carmen

Aubree was over the whole

messing up her hair.

and nodded.

box in her hands.

stuff’s in

Wilsons had given her since she

couldn’t wait to

dropped. Daxton’s face went blank. Those

shot up, glaring.

with a sapphire crown he’d bought with his

tucking it into that white box,

she grinned. “Emery, this is

head. “Didn’t you

throat tightened. Sure, they wanted an apology, but not

could she give up her prized stuff?

didn’t want Aubree going down a bad

voice was sharp. “Aubree, is this an

laughed, all bright and breezy. “Daxton, why you mad? If I’m saying sorry, I gotta go big, right? Isn’t this

legit-too legit. Every Wilson knew