The Queen They Buried

Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Bowen reset Randall’s dislocated joint, then, a bit embarrassed, apologized. “My apologies,” he said.

Aubree couldn’t decide whether to facepalm or laugh. “This is the game developer my team recommended. We were just discussing a contract.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s right.” Randall nodded frantically, rubbing his wrist. Inwardly, he thought, ‘Just my rotten luck.

The thing was, he really didn’t dare lose his temper with the man before him. He recognized him-Bowen, CEO of Turner Group, the very investor he’d once hoped to court.

Kelvin’s eyes darted around, not daring to meet Bowen’s gaze. ‘Damn it,’ he thought, ‘there goes my bonus for this month- no, scratch that, for the whole year.

Ethan and Samson ducked their heads, wishing they could disappear. It was so awkward.

Sensing the awkward tension in the air, Randall wasted no time in making a hasty exit. “Miss Miller,” he said quickly, “since we’ve finished our discussion and you seem a bit occupied, I’ll take my leave now.”

The moment he left, Aubree’s full attention landed on Bowen. She knew she needed why Bowen was here.

A strange flicker passed through Bowen’s eyes for a moment before he visibly relaxed. He made himself at home in the chair opposite Aubree and said nonchalantly, “That’s right. I followed you.”

To be honest, he breathed a sigh of relief when he realized there was nothing romantic going on between them.

but this feeling-somehow even more exhilarating than when he’d first joined

gaped at him, stunned by his brazen

not even pretending

just passing by or here to

he studied her face intently. Her eyes were wide with surprise, and he couldn’t help but notice how her cheeks had grown noticeably fuller and softer

fluttered like butterfly wings, belying the composure she was forcing herself to

chest-his heart softened considerably, accompanied

gaze grew increasingly bold and possessive as

a subtle, possessive smile, a calculating gleam flashing in his eyes. ‘Since I can’t trust anyone else with her, why not

from all sides. In a flash, she sprang

bolt.

I’m going home,” she

long since retreated

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a playful smile tugging at his lips as he effortlessly slipped back into

manner.

teased. “Weren’t you just dying

firmly refused. “It doesn’t matter. I should just go home. Everything that happened today