The Queen They Buried

Chapter 227

The Wilson Group faced significant losses, leading to increasing dissatisfaction among shareholders with Ronald. Consequently, pressure was mounting for him to resign as chairman in favor of Bryan.

Ronald seethed with anger, while Carmen, filled with guilt, stammered, “Dad, I saw how busy you were back then, so I didn’t want to disturb you. I thought I could handle it on my own. Dad, I’m so sorry-it’s all my fault. I guess I’m just not as good as Aubree. I don’t have what it takes like she does.”

While the reactions of others were unclear, Daxton and Alice felt a deep ache for her. “Ronald, Carmen only wanted to spare you the trouble. She never intended for things to turn out this way-why are you directing your anger at her?”

As the owner of her own company, Alice understood that a title was merely an aesthetic label; in truth, she was every bit a businesswoman. Deep down, she recognized that Carmen was largely to blame, yet she struggled to bring herself to scold

her.

that it was entirely Aubree’s fault-that Aubree couldn’t stand to see their family happy

still treat her like this? What’s the point of losing your temper now that things are already this way? Instead of wasting time blaming everyone, shouldn’t

that he nearly lost his balance, staring in disbelief at Alice and Daxton. ‘It’s unbelievable-my company’s stock keeps plummeting because of Carmen, but the moment I lose my temper, I’m suddenly the one in the wrong?’ he

breath, his chest heaving violently as the weight of regret pressed down on him, haunted by the realization

away.

stage, damage control was what truly mattered. Ronald rubbed his forehead, overwhelmed by exhaustion. He felt the weight of age pressing down on him and resolved that once the chaos was settled, Bryan would return to the board and take

facing its issues, it is essential to make a public acknowledgment of the mistake and announce a thorough revamp of MindDrift.

Scheming against Aubree was nearly impossible now, and as sworn enemies, he couldn’t let her thrive. Although Carmen was average, she was better than

her heart sinking. ‘A public apology? Wouldn’t that mean admitting defeat to Aubree?’ she thought bitterly. ‘How could I allow her to walk all over

clenched her fists and gritted her teeth in frustration. Under Ronald’s warning glare, she reluctantly nodded and forced herself