The Queen They Buried

“What’re you watching?” In a classroom at Rithol High School, Matilda leaned over to peek at Aubree’s phone and asked.

The live footage on the screen made her gasp. ‘Isn’t that Carmen?‘ she thought.

Aubree smirked and said, “Vincent is sharing with me a live feed of Carmen’s current situation.”

Carmen barely walked out of the hotel before the crowd surrounded her. Her assistant stepped forward, attempting to pacify them, but to no avail. Then, out of nowhere, someone picked up a stone and threw it at her.

In an instant, as if inspired, the crowd began throwing whatever they could grab, and a barrage of objects fell mercilessly. Carmen scrambled for cover, clutching her head, and frantically dodging under the protection of her bodyguards.

The crowd was massive, but the Wilson family’s bodyguards were not pushovers. With the help of hotel security and staff, they finally brought the situation under control.

Carmen tidied up her appearance and thought to herself, ‘Everything will be fine as long as I shift the blame to Aubree. I’ve bribed the Mansell family, so the timing is just perfect.‘

She gave her assistant a meaningful glance, signaling him to usher Nigel’s parents out of the private room, and turned to face the press.

“I’m truly heartbroken by what has happened. However, our investigation has uncovered some new developments. I’ve arranged to meet with Nigel’s parents here today. Why don’t we invite them out to address your questions?” Carmen said.

with reporters and onlookers. As soon as Carmen spoke, her words

a deal with the Lawson family, saw this,

barely stepped out of the hotel when they ambushed her. Can’t she tell that someone must have been wa they’ve set a trap and are

let her speak

while dialing Carmen’s number. His eyes remained glued

call coming in, Carmen hesitated briefly before declining

up on me? Yes, she did!‘ Ronald thought, his chest heaved with rage. “Idiot! Didn’t I tell her to stay home and lay low after apologizing? Does she

she thinking?‘ Ronald fumed thinking

reporters were excited when they heard her say Nigel’s

when it first broke out, Nigel’s parents had since refused all interviews with the media. If anyone could interview them and

and said, “Didn’t she say

somebody started making a fuss, others quickly joined in. Carmen started to

was struggling to keep the situation under control, her assistant rushed out, pale–faced. ‘Miss Wilson, Mr. Lawson and the others

here.”

they’re not here?” she thought, anxiety