The Queen They Buried

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.

them inside. “No trouble at all,

private room when Samson ushered in Aidan and Isla, a

man, Aidan, was dressed in a gentlemanly manner and carried a walking cane. Just a half-step behind him trailed Isla, who looked far more

a radiant smile spreading across her face as she flung herself into

at Aubree,

force, he pushed Isla away and, speaking in perfect accent, said, “Isla, that was

instantly wilted, her whole

eyes as he gently pulled his sister back to his side. “Isla, what exactly did you

apologies, Aidan.” Isla lowered her

a struggle for her to follow, but she could still make out what was being

be Miss Miller. My sister is quite vivacious-please excuse her manners,”

was surprised. ‘I didn’t expect Aidan’s Lumanonish to be this fluent-his pronunciation is impeccable,’

and murmured, “Aidan has quite a few Lumanonish business partners, so his Lumanonish is excellent. Isla can understand it but can’t

breath fanned Aubree’s ear. She couldn’t quite tell if she

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she subtly shifted to the

every nuance of her reaction, a knowing smile playing on his