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.

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

having just finalized a deal with the Lawson family, saw this, his blood boiled. “This

ambushed her. Can’t she tell that someone must have been wa they’ve set a trap

let

secretary while dialing Carmen’s number. His eyes remained glued

Ronald’s call coming in, Carmen hesitated

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

is she thinking?‘ Ronald fumed thinking

were excited when

had since refused all interviews with the media. If anyone could interview them and uncover

waiting. Some began to grow impatient and said, “Didn’t

others quickly joined in. Carmen started to panic. ‘Where are they?‘ she

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

here.”

here?” she thought, anxiety spiking. ‘Weren’t they just in the private