The Queen They Buried

Chapter 135

Chapter 134

One of Jacob’s guys grinned and said, “Jacob, if you decide to befriend her, that girl’s hit the jackpot! Does she even know who you are? Even Bowen, that high-and-mighty big shot from Rithol City, has to put on a smile in front of you!”

Jacob smirked and waved them off. “Alright then, go have fun.”

With that, he strode toward Aubree.

Unaware that someone was watching her, Aubree stood scowling. Right on cue, Emery approached with cautious steps, his face etched with apprehension.

“Aubree, aren’t you happy you won?” Emery asked, unable to gauge her mood.

“Happy? Emery, would you be happy if someone let you win? You used to be a pro player yourself. When you made your teammates throw games, did you ever think about how they felt?” Aubree said.

She truly never expected Emery would stoop to match-fixing.

‘Is this the same Emery I’d first seen, beaming with that triumphant swagger as he held the championship trophy?’ Aubree wondered.

“None of that matters.” Emery seemed unfazed. “I just want you to be happy. Aubree, if you’re worried about it affecting God’s Fury, don’t be. Even if something happens, I’ll handle it for you.”

his eyes, Emery tentatively reached out his hand. “Aubree,” he pleaded, “I just want to make

disgust and quickly stepped away. “No. Emery, you

someone abandons their very principles, are they even

right now, all I feel is disgust. Can you

shattered, his eyes brimming

‘Aubree called me

on Aubree’s face hit Emery like a knife to the chest, and pain radiated through every

it feels like to be despised by someone you care about. Is this how Aubree

to his knees, his body wracked with uncontrollable sobs.

so sorry…”

said. “Your apology? I’ll

cold. She had sought out Emery alone for one reason only, and that was to make sure he would never throw another match in future

of God’s Fury!’ Aubree thought with disdain. “This is a stain on esports itself, and an outright insult

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Chapter 134

Aubree didn’t so much as pause or glance back. With each step, she

address, and Zachary was waiting for

gone far when she sensed something was off. ‘Is someone following me?’

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