The Queen They Buried

Chapter 272

Aubree’s face went utterly blank with shock, her breath hitching in her throat as her entire body began to tense.

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“When did you get here?” Aubree blurted out.

“Right when you were complaining about Südlichen Strand’s exclusivity,” Bowen said, lowering his head slightly, his gaze locking onto her face. She was no longer as gaunt as when they first met. Her cheeks had filled out, making her look endearingly cute.

His eyes shimmered with starlight, burning bright, brimming with untold depths of tenderness and adoration.

Aubree was in no mood to notice how smooth–skinned and good–looking Bowen was. His warm breath brushed against her ear, making her ears burn red.

She was still completely stunned, feeling all the blood in her body rushing in reverse, surging to her head and flushing her face bright red.

Bowen pulled her fully into his arms from behind. If he’d left her a little space to react at first, he would push his luck now, holding her tighter and giving her no room to escape.

His unique woody fragrance, tinged with that cool, crisp note so distinctly his, permeated every inch of her. Her body, drawn by his nearness, molded instinctively to his,. By her ear, she could hear his quickening, uneven breaths and the powerful pounding of his heart.

God, he’s making my knees go weak!‘ Aubree thought, overwhelmed by his closeness.

Bowen said, “So this is GrabCheap, the e–commerce model, you mentioned before?

“When you first described it, I thought the project was viable. But now, seeing your actual blueprint, the venture has staggering potential.”

Aubree’s face flushed crimson, her hands going limp as Bowen’s large palm enveloped hers. Helplessly, she followed wherever his hand guided.

though the proposal displayed was something she knew like the back of her hand, she couldn’t process

strategies you’ve used would certainly deliver good results, but the initial investment is too high. If you adjust it like this, you can achieve the

scene, the Diamonde family reigns supreme. They made their fortune in jewelry, and later expanded by marrying their eldest daughter to Ronald, forming a powerful alliance. The Diamonde family operate unscrupulously, colluding with other industry leaders to monopolize the local market. Any outside company hoping to gain a foothold in Südlichen Strand usually ends up as one of

some pull in Südlichen Strand.

her earlier fluttery, romantic thoughts vanished without a trace, her eyes growing brighter with every word. When Bowen offered to help her break into that

that. I’ll send

time comes, I’ll introduce you to the person

alight

down to her soft, rosy lips. The barely contained desire in his

teasing smile. “So, Bree, after all the help I just gave you, don’t you think you owe

spoke so gently that Aubree almost thought she’d imagined

was still in a daze, Bowen reached out, gently tilted her head toward him,

intended to give her a brief kiss, but Bowen had sorely overestimated his self–control. The moment their lips met, the seemingly impregnable walls

flew out

savoring every curve and crevice with a hungry, relentless ardor. His breathing grew ragged. Pinned tightly against his chest, Aubree instinctively began to squirm, but her

enough, Bowen thought,

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Gently coaxing her soft lips open. he deepened the kiss, his voice rough with urgency as he murmured against her mouth.

with urgency, and the churning heat in his eyes threatened to

intense gaze that intimidated her, or his sudden shift from gentle to demanding that startled her. Against

moment her defenses slipped, Bowen launched his full assault. The wet sounds of their kiss filled the air. Anyone with experience could tell the room was

good girl,

face burned crimson, and when they finally broke apart, she looked like a lobster fresh

did you?” Bowen’s voice came out rough and husky with

pressed her lips together, but the moment she felt the lingering dampness, she flinched away as if

him a glare, her cheeks burning with

face burning

with a prize. Aubree swung a fist at him, but it was like punching a pillow, all force. no satisfaction,

a favor and make