The Queen They Buried

Chapter 230

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At a recent business gala, one of Bowen’s associates-having somehow caught wind of his close ties with Bree-referred to him as someone who’d always looked out for her. The man then subtly hinted that his younger son, just two years older than Aubree, was quite taken with her and hoped Bowen would play matchmaker.

Bowen struggled to maintain his composure. ‘Guardian? Me?’ he fumed inwardly. If he were going to stand by her side, it would be like the one who rightfully belonged there.

Bowen didn’t want to hold Aubree back-she deserved every chance to become her best self. But stripped of his status, he was nothing more than another face in the crowd, watching from the sidelines with all the rest. There was nothing he could do.

But Bowen couldn’t simply stand by and watch as those admirers inched closer to her. He needed to make it clear to everyone that he was anything but a shrewd investor-or some guardian figure.

Aubree exclaimed inwardly, ‘Was Bowen acting all sweet with me?’

‘Holy crap, that’s terrifying! Is he up to no

grew wary. “I’m afraid

do you? I’ll pick you up at the school gate after your last one, and once the bidding ends, I’ll bring you straight back. I promise it won’t

“Wait-the East District

occupied for years by holdout residents. After lengthy negotiations, they finally agreed to relocate. Now open for bidding, the area was set to become a modern commercial

nodded. “That’s

Aubree said

but he was pleased to have gotten what he wanted-and that was all that truly

Alice’s advice, Carmen issued a public apology statement online while also reaching

entire incident. However, Carmen carefully chose her words-she acknowledged that the events had indeed occurred but skillfully

idea. He was too caught up plotting with the Lawsons against Bowen and juggling the Playzy situation. Neither was going anywhere, and the longer it all dragged out,

solely for Ronald’s benefit. Her immediate priority now was to reach out to the family and persuade them to

Aubree.