The Queen They Buried

Chapter 232

Carmen remarked calmly, “Mr. and Mrs. Mansell, let’s be realistic. You can’t bring the dead back to life. However, money is something tangible you can possess, wouldn’t you agree?“,

Leia struggled to hold back her anger as she glared at Carmen. ‘How can she smile after taking my son’s life? Who cares about her filthy money?” she seethed internally.

Under the table, Levi tightly clasped Leia’s hand. Unlike Leia, who openly expressed her hatred, he maintained a calm exterior. He understood all too well that Carmen held significant power in Rithol City–they stood little chance against her. ‘I had to do as Ms. Miller instructed, Levi thought.

“Miss Wilson, I have a question,” Levi said, his voice hoarse but steady. “Before Nigel’s accident, he ended a livestream early due to health issues and was fined 300 thousand dollars. He later submitted a hospital report, but the platform rejected his appeal without explanation. Were you aware of this?”

Carmen paused, recalling only after her assistant’s gentle reminder. She had established the policy of evading punishment herself, officially. Only intentional evasion would incur penalties, but in practice, anyone reported would inevitably face consequences.

Carmen didn’t care whether it was intentional or not. Every evasion meant profit, kept the streamers hooked, and gave the platform free publicity–a triple win. She would, of course, take full advantage of it.

Nigel’s report, escalated to Carmen due to his particular health circumstances, barely registered with her–she didn’t even glance at it. She instructed her subordinates to handle it as they usually would. Carmen responded flatly, “I’m vaguely aware of it.”

fine,” he said flatly, “the next time

that?‘ she thought with disdain. ‘Am I supposed to bend the rules just for

take the money. Thank you, Miss Wilson,” Levi said with a forced smile as he tucked the bank card into his pocket- sharply with the

e demeanor contrasting

that’s settled,” she said coldly, “I need both of you to revise your statements. Claim that

‘How can this woman have the audacity to distort the truth like this? If the platform hadn’t threatened to ban Nigel for not completing the punishment, would

life?‘ she fumed inwardly.

said with chilling deliberation,

they did, it only meant the price

nor the patience to dine with people of modest

cold smile. He and Leia watched Carmen leave, their eyes

to them. Levi noticed a message from Aubree and gently patted Leia’s shoulder. “Let’s follow Ms. Miller’s lead

cou fully exit the hotel,