The Queen They Buried

Chapter 173

Ronald snapped, “Even if you really did have your guys throw the match, you never, ever admit it.”

‘And if you are going to admit it, what’s the point of benching our star players on top of that?‘ Ronald wondered.

Ronald was fuming. He didn’t know jack about esports, but when it came to turning a profit, that was his bread and butter.

Emery said, “I messed up and got caught, which dragged Aubree into it. As her brother, it was my duty to clear her name. And Killian–he’s part of Apex Squad, but if he was fixing matches behind the scenes, shouldn’t I have punished him for that too?”

Emery methodically gathered the documents and placed them neatly on the table. His calm yet firm words pushed Ronald to the brink of lashing out again.

Ronald sneered, looking at him with open disdain. “Oh, so now you suddenly want to act like a big brother? Where were you all this time? Do you really think she cares now?”

Emery’s face paled. ‘If only I’d always trusted Aubree and stayed true to my heart, things between us wouldn’t be like this now, he thought bitterly

“Oh, so you want to be a good brother now? Don’t you have a sister at home–Carmen–for you to show all that brotherly love to?” Ronald just couldn’t fathom how his once perfectly normal fourth son had ended up like this.

on Carmen, didn’t he? So why is he now completely obsessed with Aubree?‘ Ronald

of Carmen, Emery gave a bitter, self–mocking smile and chose not

Squad throwing matches for God’s Fury was made by Killian, but he wasn’t the one who leaked

realized who might be behind it, he chose not

hurt Aubree,

I called you back for one reason. You

the best move right

The Wilson Group will provide it. Management not working? Replace them. Players not good enough? Recruit new ones,” Ronald

a moment. By all rights, he should have been thrilled by

Emery’s unusual hesitation, scowled, “What’s the

sell off

eyes widened in

off Apex Squad? Did

Apex Squad,

it was nearly impossible for Emery to go through with the sale without their approval–but honestly, Emery just didn’t want to manage