The Queen They Buried

Chapter 109

Chapter 109

In Ronald’s eyes, Aubree used to be utterly nothing but an embarrassment to the family. Any time she acted out, it was just “making trouble.” But now that she’s useful to him, her defiance is suddenly brushed off as merely “a child acting up.”

He had double standards down to a fine art.

He asked, “Your birthday is coming up soon. Don’t you want the dress your mother specially designed for you?”

Aubree, who had turned to leave, paused mid-step.

Ronald smirked triumphantly. He knew Aubree all too well, she might talk about cutting ties, but deep down, he felt that she was just fishing for their attention.

He added, “At your birthday celebration, I’ll have your registration transferred to our family, change your surname to Wilson, and publicly announce that you are the legitimate daughter of the Wilson family.”

As Aubree turned away, her eyes glinted with undisguised scorn. She thought, ‘If anyone in the Wilson family is truly formidable, it’s not Daxton or Bryan, it’s Ronald, the one who really holds all the power.’

Ronald was the epitome of self-interest. Sons or daughters meant nothing to him, only those who could bring him value were worthy of consideration.

‘So now that I’m useful, he thinks he can just coax me back? Dream on,’ she scoffed to herself.

without so much as

only made him more certain of victory. After all, he was offering

moment Aubree left, Daxton exploded. “Dad! What the hell were you saying just now? Where does this leave

Daxton a cold sidelong glance, withdrew his supporting hand and shoved it into his trouser pocket. “What do you mean? Did I ever say Carmen isn’t part of our family? She’s just an adopted daughter. Since when

fact that I’m still willing to clean up her messes just shows how generous I’ve already been to

lately too. Getting the police involved this time? This is looking bad on

‘If I say another word, Dad

lesson for Carmen,” Ronald said coldly, “Next time, she should use her head and stop giving people ammunition against her.” After lecturing his son, he finally signaled for

wasn’t worried in the slightest. He was

tell the rest of the family to treat Aubree better for now, at least until he could leverage her

Ronald said seriously. ‘Only

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scoffed to herself.

Daxton, Aubree felt thoroughly satisfied and slept soundly through the

with a backpack, Aubree went to

medal and caused Will’s downfall had spread like wildfire through Rithol High School. The moment she stepped into the classroom, all eyes

before, when they watched her with scorn and schadenfreude, now their eyes shone with nothing