The Queen They Buried

Chapter 124

Chapter 124

Carmen’s smile faltered. Bryan’s reaction was nothing like she had imagined. She thought he would comfort her or scold Aubree for stealing her thunder.

“Bryan’s right. It’s fine. Mom, Dad, it’s not like this is the only birthday I’ll ever have. If Aubree is happy, that’s good enough for me,” she said with a smile full of forced generosity.

Inside, though, her fury was razor-sharp. ‘Aubree, you pushed me this far. Don’t blame me for what comes next.

Her eyes gleamed with malice.

Bryan frowned slightly. Something about Carmen’s tone didn’t sit right.

Ronald, on the other hand, was consumed with thoughts of Aubree and Bowen’s relationship. He bitterly regretted letting Aubree go so easily.

Trevor had left early to return to her filming schedule.

Only Daxton and Alice remained. Their hearts ached over Carmen’s humiliation, but moved by her apparent magnanimity. They never once questioned that the fireworks were clearly never meant for Carmen, nor that the “surprise” belonged entirely to someone else.

The next morning, Aubree awoke to her phone buzzing nonstop.

made quite the splash online. Since registering her company and starting her esports club, Aubree had also set up a Twitter account.

Aubree was stunned.

instinctively reached for her neck. Her fingers paused. Looking down, she saw a dark green pendant carved into the shape of a leaf. The memory came flooding

touch, but the chill soon warmed in her palm. Thanks to her recent

faintly. Living again really was a gift. If only the Wilson family didn’t exist, it would be perfect. But she would reclaim every ounce of pain she had

The midterm exams were coming up,

the way to school, Zachary parked the car a short distance from the school. Aubree just

surroundings. “Miss Miller, someone’s

She was a billionaire now.

Aubree instantly grew alert.

closely. “A few girls… around your

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quickly pieced

tormented Aubree was secretly backed by Carmen. It was her personal hit squad

her for being smarter, prettier, and briefly admired by

also the ones responsible for the death of Matilda’s

the lack of evidence meant those girls had only been expelled for bullying, not criminally