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.

even more exhilarating than when he’d first joined Turner Group and landed that major deal that shut up all those

him, stunned by

“He’s not even pretending anymore?

are you following me?” Aubree demanded. If only he’d said he was just passing by or here to pick up Alvin, she might have convinced herself

surprise, and he couldn’t help

wings, belying the composure she was forcing

erupt from his chest-his

gaze grew increasingly bold and possessive as he looked at

in his eyes. ‘Since I can’t trust

in-Aubree’s instincts screamed danger from all sides. In a flash,

bolt.

going home,” she

long since retreated outside the

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

manner.

dying to know

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