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!”

Miller, next time you owe us a round of

Alvin, her teammates from the esports club, and her colleagues from the company. They were

everyone who mattered to

thought we were friends,” Matilda said dramatically, waving

pretended to take the

was teasing, Aubree snatched it and hugged it tightly. “You

Matilda laughed.

shoved a box at her awkwardly. “If it weren’t

the

to your

ears turned

crowded around, each presenting

company didn’t bother with presents. “Miss Miller,

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party was in full swing.

business, politics, and entertainment had shown up. A-list celebrities were the lowest tier

the event began, Ronald announced that Aubree was absent due

it was true didn’t matter. Nobody was here for

was still deluded enough to think a shiny facade could cover the damage

Ronald was still speaking, Emery stood up and walked

a wave of

face turned stormy, but he forced

matter what happened, the Wilson family had

his speech ended, Carmen descended the staircase in a designer