The Queen They Buried

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

“How the hell could Aubree be that good at academics?” Bryan scoffed like he’d just heard the biggest joke in the world.

That look of disdain in Bryan’s eyes stung Emery. There were still so many things in that file his assistant had compiled- things even he hadn’t known about Aubree, things that shocked him. But he hadn’t shared it with the rest of the Wilson family.

Not that it mattered. Even if they saw it, they probably wouldn’t think anything about it. Maybe they’d even turn it around. and blame Aubree for not speaking up. Like it was her fault for staying quiet.

Emery thought, ‘Wouldn’t be surprising if they’re the ones who cause half the problems in the first place.

‘Like how Daxton admitted he told Aubree to hide her grades. Or how Bryan, with all that proof in front of him-someone who can strategize from miles away in the business world-still just sneered at it.

‘Do they really not know what’s going on? Or do they just not give a damn?’

deep breaths, trying to calm down. No point going in

strands fell over his forehead. He lit a cigarette and held it between his fingers. “So

lifted his eyelids slowly, eyes full of mockery. “If I remember right, back when you were still serving, you

of guys, no supervision. You were too busy looking after Carmen

match coming up, you signed a damn waiver as her guardian and buried

with guilt. “I did give that guy

now he’s

The truth was, he didn’t want the trouble. He figured

had been Carmen… that guy would’ve

on Aubree. That she must’ve done something to provoke it.

the kindest to Aubree over the years. But you

didn’t

think Mom and Dad didn’t call the school? Didn’t check? They just assumed that a little bit of temptation was enough to get her to cheat. Like Aubree is that kind

acted up again, and we left Aubree behind on the mountain. It was pouring that day, and

So many safer ways to come back down. She could’ve just stayed the night