The Queen They Buried

Chapter 265

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In the grand auditorium, Aubree stood at center stage. The front row was packed with school and education officials. Of course, Bowen, whose exceptionally dazzling smile stood out.

Aubree’s gaze swept past Bowen, and she flashed him a toothy, defiant grin.

With a slight lift of her gaze, Aubree took in the scene. Aside from the officials, the rest of the attendees included students‘ parents, the press corps, and, of course, the entire Wilson family.

Every single member of the Wilson family was present, except for Emery, who was serving time. Even Trevor had shown up, fully disguised and tucked away in the farthest corner.

Aubree coldly thought, ‘Perfect. They’re all here.‘

A cold glint flashed in Aubree’s eyes as she thought again, ‘Since they’re so eager to hear, I’ll make sure they get an earful!‘

Aubree took the mic, the reporters below couldn’t hold back. They asked

old news. Compared to those, Aubree had an even more attention–grabbing identity:

a hint of hesitation. “Compared to that label,” she said coldly, “I’d much rather be an

audience erupted

she cursing

openly and behind the scenes. I gave as good as I got. So I despise any identity linked to the Wilson family, and I certainly don’t see myself as one of them. I went missing at five and didn’t

It was Mr. Quinn who sponsored me so that I could eat, have clothes to wear, and have books to read. That’s the only

me this favor: from now

laced with just the right amount of youthful

the crowd erupted into an

remained outwardly calm, every word

returned to claim their lives. What she wanted was the complete ruin of the Wilson family, to see every last one of them reap what they’d sown. The best outcome?

i

subtext. Aubree was drawing a clear line. She had no connection to the Wilson family, and for better or

it. Laughing it off, they decided to do