The Queen They Buried

Chapter 206

Emery’s face darkened as he shot up from his seat. His abrupt movement instantly alerted the media crew, who smelled a breaking story. Every camera swiveled toward the giant screen on stage.

The video played.

First came a nervous inquiry from Caleb. “Can we start now? What should we say? What can we say to let my son rest in peace?”

On screen, Caleb looked uncertainly at someone off-camera.

“Just tell the truth.”

“Hello, everyone. My name is Madelyn. My dad is Logan. You probably don’t know us. These are my grandpa and grandma. My dad is a construction worker, and he’s amazing. He helped build so many skyscrapers in the city. But before he ever got the chance to take me to see any of the buildings he worked on, I lost him forever.

“Not long ago, Dad was working at a Rosepoly construction site. He fell from high up. I didn’t even get to see him one last time. All that came back to our hometown was his ashes. I miss

my dad so much.”

clear, childlike voice

rural accent made her words even more raw. The room

no conscience! They bribed my daughter-in-law and gave her money to keep quiet! How could a company this

to the family. They didn’t understand all the technicalities, but

money. We came here with our granddaughter for one reason. We want the people who killed my son

faded to black, plunging the annual gala into absolute silence, until the room

going on? Did someone actually

case involving Anthony,

to replace all the

really happened? Construction sites are remote. If

to be replaced the moment he took over. But Rosepoly had too many sites, and Anthony’s corruption

who had prepared for just such an emergency, immediately sealed off the scene and handed out hefty payoffs to the workers present, desperate men just trying to make ends meet. The generous hush money ensured their

the scene was cleared, Emery wasted no time bundling up and sending away everyone who had witnessed the incident that day. He brought in a fresh crew to replace them, and construction

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