The Queen They Buried

Chapter 263

“Tsk, with scores like that, Dad and Bryan must be thrilled, huh?” Trevor said, more amused than anything else–he clearly enjoyed the drama.

With such stellar grades and an inspiring comeback story, Aubree was bound to be swarmed by reporters. Rithol High School was destined to become the center of a media frenzy today.

Alice’s expression darkened. She had been counting on Carmen’s stellar exam results to help her regain some standing with Ronald–there was no way she would let Ronald marry Carmen off in an arranged marriage. But now, her own position in the Wilson family had become downright precarious.

What Aubree said at the hospital last time had clearly planted a seed of doubt in Ronald’s heart. Alice had tried to dodge the issue afterward, but she still ended up having a conversation with Ronald about it.

Alice’s abandonment of Aubree was a fact, but whether her supposed breakdown had been real or just a cover, whether adopting Carmen had been coincidence or calculation–those things could not be proven. Alice pushed the blame for abandoning Aubree onto her PTSD. At least on the surface, Ronald had no choice but to accept that explanation.

Alice had no idea that Ronald had secretly ordered a DNA test on her and Carmen. Now, things between Alice and Ronald were extremely delicate, every interaction laced with unspoken tension.

Trevor’s right, Alice thought. ‘Now that Ronald regrets how he treated Aubree, he’ll no doubt be the first to rush to Rithol High School and act like the doting father.

“We should go to Rithol High School too!” Alice said through gritted teeth. She had to see it for herself–there was no way she would believe Aubree could outshine Carmen, whom she had spent decades carefully nurturing!

to finally get Dad’s attention. But she just had to outdo Carmen

let’s go see for ourselves,” he

on sunglasses and

at Alvin’s place in Forith Bay, in his gaming room where

help but do a double–take. He had always prided himself on being sharp–witted, and until now, the only person who had ever truly earned his respect was his uncle, Bowen–in Alvin’s eyes, Bowen

nature.

now, there was

these creative ideas? And on

I’m the legend you’ll never catch

as an art

think you had it in you, Alvin.” Aubree had expected Alvin’s grades

“Pfft, I mastered the school

had one–on–one tutoring from renowned painting masters. “The only exception was when Uncle Bowen lost his mind and got Aubree to

their excellent scores. “Congratulations to you both! With results like these, getting into your dream

going to check your SAT scores?”

a weak smile. “I didn’t take