The Queen They Buried

Chapter 278

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“Of course. I’m not afraid even if they try to come after me,” Aubree said. Ever since she severed ties with the Wilson family, it was destined that she would stand against Wilson family and all their allies.

Besides, the two sons of the Diamonde family in this generation weren’t particularly capable. They were great at scrambling for power among themselves, but they turned into paper tigers when it came to outsiders. The Diamonde family had been declining steadily. Back then, they used to be on equal footing with the Turner family, but now, even the Wilson family made them think twice.

If it weren’t for the Diamonde family’s Phoenyra Jewelry, a time–honored brand in Südlichen Strand catering to elite clientele with extensive connections, the family would have gone under long ago.

Aubree asked, “By the way, what’s the status of that joint venture the Lawson and Wilson families secured at the bidding conference?”

Bowen said, “I was just about to bring that up.” As he spoke, the car pulled up in front of Aubree’s apartment building.

turned to face her with a probing gaze. “Bree, did you know all along that they’d unearth an ancient

have been running themselves ragged and talking themselves hoarse trying to resolve the situation. But given the tomb’s exceptional historical value, the authorities refused to budge and issued a mandatory suspension

that depended entirely on when the

poured massive amounts into publicity, generating massive hype and sky–high expectations. Only for the sudden discovery of an ancient tomb

publicity money went

it was a major site that takes years, even a decade or more, to excavate, they’d be in for a world of trouble. All

Wilson families took a heavy hit from

with a knowing smile. “What do you

already had the answer. Ever since she stopped him, it

the slightest interest in the East District Project. So, how

anxious, so he dug his nails into his palm, forcing himself to calm down. A myriad of emotions flickered in his eyes, but in the end, all that remained was pure affection. With a soft chuckle, he said, “My brilliant Bree, only you could have known this. If it weren’t for

didn’t even ask?‘ Aubree thought, stealing a few more glances at Bowen. She had