The Queen They Buried

Chapter 60

Fresh off her post–competition interview, Aubree got a text from her teacher. She was expected back in class the next day.

Aubree let out a scornful laugh. “if the principal can still keep his job after that investigation, I’ll eat my hat

While Aubree was riding high, the Wilson household was drowning in misery

Ronald had gone all out booking a luxury venue, expecting praise and admitation, instead, he got nothing but utter humiliation

On the sefa, Carmen sat with her face buried in her hands, subbing, while Alice sat beside her, gently comforting her, her heart aching for her

Ronald, irritated by Carmen’s crying, snapped, “Stop blubbering Ast look at the mess you’ve made, you’ve completely disgraced met

Just

Ronald was obsessed with his reputation and desperate to save face among his friends. Once news of Carmen’s cheating scandal at the competition broke, it spread like wildfire, internet sleuths quickly identified her, and with her previous viral scandal, everyone realized it was the same girl again.

Before Carmen even arrived, the scandal had already spread..

Ronald’s rage kept building as he remembered the awkward, mocking looks from his friends at the hotel. He snapped at Carmen, “Weren’t you supposed to be good at art? Don’t you always get top marks? How could you be so stupid as to get caught!”

Carmen’s eyes were red–rimmed, but she didn’t dare respond. She thought, I don’t know. I just copied Aubree’s painting, How was supposed to know the judges would immediately question if it was really mine when I submitted it?

“I don’t know. It was all Darton’s idea…” Carmen mumbled, keeping her head lowered in a timid manner.

“Alright, alright,” Alice said soothingly, “this isn’t Carmen’s fault. You know how Darton is with these things, someone must have interfered. He’s already checking the security footage.”

“Not her fault?” Ronald nearly choked on his rage.

When it didn’t affect his own interests, he could dote on his daughter all he wanted. But now, things had gotten out of hand.

People on the internet were mocking the Wilson family for raising such a “line” daughter, who was a habitual plagiarist.

But it was too late for words now. Seeing Carmen’s eyes swollen and red from crying, Ronald’s heart softened. “Hasn’t Daxton come back yet?”

Dalton had just finished checking the security footage.

The moment he returned home, his expression was thunderous. “I found out,” Daxton said grimly, “It was Aubree.”

The moment that name was spoken, a heavy silence instantly fell over the Wilson household.

“I knew it was that little witch!” Alice hissed through gritted teeth, “What does she want? Won’t she be satisfied until she owes my Carmen to the brink?

she’s out there basking in the glory of her inward, but

Carmen, she’s been crying her

eyes burning with genuine malice, as if she truly wished her own biological daughter would

he looked puzzled and

Mathematics Competition. She won

“A bronze medal?”

He had

got in with the Turner family, then won championships, and now she was medaling in international

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darkened, his expression unreadable. No

demeanor.

passed by the comidor to the restroom just before I went to see Alec.

the restroom

evidence aligned perfectly with his earlier suspicions. Darton was now certain that Aubres had known Carmen was

didn’t even bother to think about it in his eyes, she was so calculating

voice trembling with rape, “That ungrateful brat! After the Wilson family

arms, her body trembling with subs. “Did I do something to upset my sister?” she choked out, “If she thinks

Carmen, “My darling, what nonsense are you saying? If anyone’s leaving, it’s Aubree, not you. You’ll always be Mommy’s precious

moment, which only made Daxton’s heart ache even more for Carmen. He quickly reassured her, “Don’t worry, Carmen If Aubree dares to scheme against you, I will make her pay?” He

had remained silent until now, began plotting about Aubree. He thought. She has quietly accomplished quite a few major things. She’s finally proving her worth. I

Dexton on the shoulder. “Aubree’s gone too far,” he said to Daxton, “This time, you must

what…

eyes gleamed with icy determination. He thought, Bring her back? I’m not as softhearted

night, in

echoed

alerted Aubree to someone

Aubree immediately tensed up. The high–security apartment she rented was safe, but nothing was ever

foolproof

door but didn’t open it right away. After a long silence, the

reached for the baseball bat by the shoe cabinet. Peering through the peephole,

me down here? Aubree thought, her

damn door!” Darton bellowed, his pounding on the door

expression turned cold. She thought, ‘Daxton’s showing up this late, he’s definitely up to

did to my back

her hand, Aubree smirked and thought, “No bodyguards this time, Daxton? Perfect, time to settle our

bedroom light on as a decay, quietly shut the door, and concealed herself. First, she sent a silent text to the police,

with empty air as the door