The Queen They Buried

Chapter 306

The news of Carr Group and Bree Technology left Alice seething. She thought, ‘Aubree’s really something. Handled Bowen, smothered the scandal, and now she’s struck a deal with Kurtis? I seriously underestimated her.‘

No one would believe that Bowen would just sit back and let himself be cuckolded, making all those rumors utterly pointless. Thankfully, Alice had already sent Gordon away.

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As long as no one uncovered who Carmen really was, she could keep her place in the Wilson family. Next, she needed to figure out how to help Carmen cement her place in the family.

Alice hurried back to Rithol City. After starting college, Carmen came to realize a hard truth: in the Wilson family, she didn’t have the advantage of blood. The only thing she could rely on was their goodwill.

Carmen thought to herself, ‘Before, getting rid of Aubree would’ve been easy. In this family, she was practically useless compared to me and was even called malicious. But now, everything’s changed.

‘Now that she’s basically swimming in money, iny father and brothers suddenly think she’s worth something. Luckily, this whole situation is not working against me.

With Emery behind bars, Mom and Daxton firmly have my back. Trevor still sides with me over Aubree, and Bryan won’t stir up trouble. Dad’s not happy with what I’ve done, only because he thinks I haven’t contributed enough to the family.

But Aubree is handing me the perfect opportunity, right?”

The failure of the Wilson–Lawson deal put the Wilson family in a tight spot. They needed fresh capital to keep their latest ventures running. It wasn’t a total disaster, but it was definitely a mess to deal with.

Bryan both tied up with business engagements lately, Carmen began to wonder if it was up to her to pull the Wilson family

this mess.

“Mom, just like you said, Trevor chipped in some money, but he’s got that studio

you stand out? This is your shot to show your father

with thought. She recalled the task Alice had given her before leaving Rithol City: to get close to her classmate Irvin Krueger. Irvin was an only child–spoiled and a little too trusting

Diamonde family’s Phoenyra Jewelry. They were also known for their

just as you suggested, I’ve already befriended Irvin. And guess what? Bonus prize–he and Alvin are tight. There’s a college mixer coming up with Rithol University’s Art Academy, and Irvin invited Alvin to team up. Perfect

smiled approvingly and said, “Carmen, you’ve done a good

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So what if she’s made it in business? To families like ours, that’s

big in e–commerce here in Südlichen Strand? Looks like she’s forgotten who calls the shots in this

confidence and self–satisfaction.

uncle in Südlichen Strand prepare everything. You just need to

be easy. Then your father will finally

family’s connections to pave the

Krueger family party. There, she charmed her way through the event, and

of guilt hit him. He’d once resented Carmen, convinced she might be