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.

her way. “Well, damn. About time

finally stepping up,” he said, eyes warm. “Me and Dax talked.

a question.

her old life. Emery, desperate to keep Carmen happy, handed over the spot

smiling, Aubree-who could’ve crushed

Aubree in school, wanted to outshine her in art. But Aubree’s talent was unreal. She became her school’s pride and nabbed Rithol’s only art camp spot-a golden

in made a

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

act made Aubree’s

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

crushed, wondering why

wrong.

She didn’t give a damn. Let Carmen have

over the whole art

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

grinned and nodded.

in her hands. “A spot’s cool, but

stuff’s in

Wilsons had given her since

couldn’t wait to see if

face went blank. Those

up, glaring. “Put it

lake-blue case with a sapphire crown he’d bought

see sixteen-year-old Aubree, fresh to the family, tucking it into that white box, wiping it clean

she grinned. “Emery, this

you guys tell

Sure, they wanted

prized stuff? Isn’t it everything

lost. He just didn’t want Aubree

voice was sharp. “Aubree, is this an apology or you

mad? If I’m

legit. Every Wilson knew