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?’

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

chair, legs spread, raked his perfectly styled hair with his fingers until a few strands fell over his forehead. He lit a cigarette and held it between his fingers. “So Emery, you came here today just to pin everything

you have the right?” Bryan lifted his eyelids slowly, eyes full of mockery. “If I remember right,

the whole squad was crammed into one house. Bunch of guys, no supervision. You were too

was a starting member and there was a big match coming up, you signed a damn waiver

the side, eyes flickering with guilt. “I did give that

He said coldly, “Oh yeah? And now he’s out of the league, freelancing

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

that guy would’ve

again, the blame somehow got turned on Aubree. That she must’ve

sigh. “I can see you’ve been the kindest to Aubree over the years. But you don’t actually think no one knows what’s been going on, do

body tensed. He didn’t

it, sure. But you 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

Mom took me, Carmen, and Aubree to the temple. Carmen’s heart acted up again, and we left Aubree behind on the mountain. It was pouring that day, and

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