The Queen They Buried

Chapter 165

Chapter 165

The shareholder instantly had no comeback and fell silent.

After all, he wasn’t really trying to challenge Aubree. As the boss, if she wanted to bring in other investors, it was ultimately

her call.

Since Bowen remained silent throughout, the others simply assumed he wasn’t willing to put in more money.

With no further objections, they unanimously approved Aubree’s proposal.

Seated below, Bowen merely offered a faint smile as he listened to the subtle jabs and veiled attempts to brush him aside.

He knew exactly what Bree was wary of, but if she thought she could gradually cut ties with him, there was no way he would ever allow it.

Now that Bowen knew exactly what he wanted, he was determined to have it-no matter the cost.

Bowen’s slightly lowered eyes gleamed with a resolve that brooked no refusal-he was determined to get what he wanted.

If Aubree could see the look in his eyes right now, she’d probably be so freaked out she’d want to catch the next train out of town that very night.

the company-Birgitte and Vincent-instructing them to reach out and negotiate, then report

concluded, but Bowen remained seated, staring at Aubree with undisguised intensity and no intention of leaving. His lingering presence left Aubree in

the others also remained rooted to their

who, displaying his professional secretarial tact, stepped in and ushered the others out of the room

skeptical look. “Don’t tell me you came all the

grinned, his eyes

exaggerated formality, announced, “Now that

give me any face at all,’ he wondered. Bowen let out a laugh. “Anyone else might’ve left by now, but what can I

at least he knows what he

meet must be someone like Bowen-so capable, yet utterly

entered with

flowers, beautifully arranged and a feast for the eyes. It was clear he’d put a

her the bouquet with a smile. “These are for

flowers. If that’s all, Bowen, would you mind leaving now?” Aubree took the flowers, essentially showing

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than to push his luck, spread his hands with a smile and said, “Alright, I’ll take my leave. If you need any help, just come

willing to invest in you,” Bowen said sincerely. In his heart, he added,

the semester, Birgitte and the others were busy securing

to its own devices unless something major came up,