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.

fireworks Bowen had set off had made quite the splash online. Since registering her company and starting her esports club, Aubree had also set up a Twitter account. Previously, she’d had only a handful of bot followers. Overnight, she gained a million. She was nearly on par

Aubree was stunned.

she saw a dark green pendant carved into the shape of a leaf. The memory

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

faintly. Living again really was a gift. If only the Wilson family didn’t exist, it would

midterm exams were coming up, and she couldn’t afford

from the school. Aubree just needed to walk through an alley to

surroundings. “Miss Miller, someone’s watching the

She was a billionaire now. Being targeted wasn’t out

Aubree instantly grew alert.

closely. “A few girls… around

1/2

pm

Chapter 124

pieced

backed by Carmen. It was her personal hit squad for dealing with anyone who displeased

had once targeted her for being smarter, prettier, and

also the ones responsible

had reopened the case, the lack of evidence meant those girls had only been expelled for bullying, not criminally prosecuted. And now they dared show