The Queen They Buried

Chapter 171

Chapter 170

Chapter 170

Bowen dispatched Samson to pick up the guests at the airport.

The dinner was set at a characteristic restaurant on the outskirts of the city.

When Aubree arrived with Vincent and the others, she noticed chickens and ducks kept in fenced areas in the courtyard.

‘I always thought someone like Bowen would book five-star hotels or restaurants for business meetings, she mused. ‘Never expected him to be this characteristic.

But then again, Aubree thought, ‘It makes sense since Bowen and Aidan are friends.’

“Hi, Mr. Turner,” the owner greeted them with a broad smile. “Everything’s all set.”

When his gaze landed on Aubree standing beside Bowen, his smile grew even wider.

Aubree coughed awkwardly.

Why is he smiling like that?’ she wondered.

“Much appreciated,” Bowen said.

ushered them inside. “No trouble at all, please come right

barely settled into the private room when Samson ushered in Aidan and Isla, a pair of

him trailed Isla, who looked far more playful-with twin braids and blinking eyes, she

smile spreading across her face as

Bowen instinctively glanced at Aubree,

indifference. Applying more force, he pushed Isla away and, speaking in perfect accent, said, “Isla,

instantly wilted, her whole demeanor

he gently

apologies, Aidan.” Isla lowered her

Odionlandian. It was a bit of a struggle for her to follow, but she could still make out what was

quite vivacious-please excuse her manners,”

expect Aidan’s Lumanonish to be this fluent-his pronunciation

in close to Aubree’s ear and murmured, “Aidan has quite a few Lumanonish business partners, so his Lumanonish is excellent.

warm breath fanned Aubree’s ear. She couldn’t quite tell if she felt more uncomfortable or more shy. Turning

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subtly shifted to the

nuance of her reaction, a knowing smile playing on his lips before subtly fading

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