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 you

warm. “Me and Dax talked.

question. A

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

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

her in art. But Aubree’s

made

up. “No way! I can’t

act made

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there, watching Carmen’s little drama. ‘Ugh, if Carmen wasn’t always chasing

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

wrong.

damn. Let Carmen

over the whole

Carmen into a quick hug, messing up her

nodded. “Yeah, what’s

her hands. “A spot’s

best stuff’s in here.

the Wilsons had given her since she came back three years

them, step by step. She couldn’t wait to

Daxton’s face went blank. Those were Aubree’s

up, glaring. “Put

a sapphire crown

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

glowed as she grinned. “Emery, this is

you guys tell

wanted an apology, but not

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

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

voice was sharp. “Aubree, is this

breezy. “Daxton, why you mad? If I’m saying sorry, I gotta go big, right?

legit. Every Wilson knew