The Queen They Buried

Chapter 122

Chapter 122

It wasn’t just her looks. It was the quiet confidence and elegance she radiated.

“You’re stunning.” Ethan added sincerely.

Even the usually quiet Zachary said, “Beautiful.”

Bowen offered his hand like a gentleman. “Miss, may I take you to dinner?”

No one disliked genuine compliments. Aubree smiled and placed her hand in his. “I suppose I’ll give you a chance.”

The restaurant had been reserved in advance. Bowen had spared no expense. He’d booked out Rithol City’s most prestigious hotel, located atop the city’s tallest building, offering a panoramic view of the entire skyline.

He led Aubree to the door and then stopped.

Just as she turned to ask why, he looked at her with a soft smile. “Go ahead.”

Bowen released her hand and motioned toward the entrance.

Aubree pushed open the door.

Confetti cannons went off, and colorful ribbons floated down from the ceiling.

“Happy birthday, Aubree!”

“Not fair! You didn’t tell us it was your birthday!”

time you owe us

of you…” Aubree was speechless. Matilda, Alvin, her teammates from the esports club, and her colleagues from the company. They were all

everyone who mattered

dramatically, waving

take

it and hugged it tightly. “You were already planning to

Matilda laughed.

at her awkwardly.

the same

Turner. And thanks to your uncle for convincing

turned red.

teammates crowded around,

from her company didn’t bother with presents. “Miss Miller, here’s

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the Wilson family mansion, the party was in full swing. As one of Rithol

was just a foster daughter’s birthday, plenty of big names from business, politics, and entertainment had shown up. A-list celebrities were

began, Ronald announced that Aubree was absent due to health

it was true didn’t matter. Nobody was

think a shiny facade

stood up and walked out in front of

immediately sparked a wave of hushed whispers among the

turned stormy, but he forced a smile

Wilson

descended the staircase in a designer