The Queen They Buried

Chapter 56

Bowen stepped off the plane through a v passage, dressed casually in loose black pants and actor blocked face. With his impeccable poise and striking presence, he could easily be mistaken for a celebrity

bar of sunglasses perched on h

g at the exit. Aber escorting him into the cat, he began, “Boss, Miss Miller just sent me a message

Behin was already waiting a

He then relayed all the tasks she had assigned him.

“Junt do as Miss Miller says.” Bowen didn’t even bother to ask any questions.

Hearing this, Kelven wasn’t surprised. He thought, ‘Miss Miller’s stock just went up another notch in my book.

“Guess I’ll need to take her requests more seriously from now on

He asked, “Boss, should we head back to Turner Group now, or

“Go to..“Bowen was about to give Aubree’s address when he abruptly changed his mind. “Let’s head back to Turner Group first.”

Kelvin was a bit taken aback. To his knowledge, Bowen had rushed back this time specifically for Aubre

Before Kelvin could respond, Bowen’s voice mused from the back seat, “Kelvin, do you think I’ve been a bit too clingy lately?”

Kelvin nearly choked on his own saliva, barely suppressing a cough. Damn, why can’t I have temporary deafness right now? Was I really supposed to hear that? Boss, do you even hear yourself?‘ he thought.

Kalvin stole a furtive glance at the rearview mirror, catching Bowen’s serious, thoughtful expression. Testing the waters, he ventured, “So…absence makes the heart grow fonder?”

Bowen gave him an approving look. On his last fight to Odonland, he had carefully studied the book “360 Ways to Raise A Daughter” that Clie had sent him. The book emphasized giving her some personal space and letting her miss him a little, so she’d realize just how much he meant to her.

and realized it was true. When he suddenly returned to Odionland this time, Aubree didn’t even bother to ask. She just moved

time, I won’t rush over. I need to let Bree realize how

time get back to you?” Since Bree had been handling everything so well on her own lately, and with her birthday coming

could bring her out of retirement. She only makes

arrangements ‘ll go invite her

expelled from Rithol Art School, she couldn’t just stay cooped up at home forever. To make sure no one at her new school dared to bully or mock her, Alice made the call that

scene was truly

hand, Ronald completely upgraded all the

into her classroom. Alice handed out gifts to every student, gesture that, while appearing generous, was actually a calculated display of the Wilson

in his refusal to come, even Bryan couldn’t defy their mother’s orders

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Wilson Group, someone many of the students‘ parents would go out of their way to curry favor with, his mar presence mured that no one in their right mind would dare permoke Carmen and risk bringing trouble

at least knew better than to speak ill of

school administration made an appearance and held a special assembly for

“Just focus on your studies. Your only goal now

thoughtful and intelligent girl is my daughter she thought

have it all planned out. The local art competition is coming up, and I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly for you. Once you win that award, no one will dare question your talent

I can

you mean you can handle this alone? You’ve got your whole family backing you up! The Wilson family’s power and wealth are there to make sure no one ever

you’re both so good to me. I promise I’ll make

said, “Silly girl, it’s okay if you don’t try hard. I will pave

and sweet. Just do your best, darling your health

with making sure Carmen wouldn’t face any judgment after being expelled from Rithal Art School and returning to Rithol High, pulling out all the stops

not a single person seemed to care that Aubree couldn’t even go back to

to reflect. Without her mother’s approval,

out for Aubree,

to get involved, no matter how much Mom and

sit idle. She had signed