The Queen They Buried

Chapter 325

“Did Ollie give you this?” Bowen asked.

“Mm–hmm…” Aubree’s face was all red as she shrank back. She dared not watch his reaction.

Bowen gave a scornful snort. “What awful taste.”

Aubree’s face turned redder. “I had no idea Ollie would give me this.”

“That’s just like him,” Bowen said dismissively.

He tossed the outfit back into the gift box and closed the lid. “We’ll send it back to him later. Let him enjoy it on his own.”

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Following this, he retrieved a rectangular box from the pile of presents. The sleek charcoal gray packaging perfectly matched his sophisticated style. As Aubree watched, he said, “Happy birthday.”

opened it. “Huh?” Inside was a pair of bespoke crystal high heels, engraved with

pair of bespoke high heels from

a pair of high heels meant only for her when she grew up. It was as if owning them marked

later, Aubree bought herself countless pairs of high heels, none could ever replicate the special feeling brought by that pair

different. Someone had come into her life, someone who was slowly but surely making up for

custom–made to fit your height. Want

Aubree nodded in anticipation.

to one knee and held up one heel in his hand. With the other,

top of Bowen’s head as he knelt before her. He looked like a knight pledging

didn’t bring a ring,” Bowen replied as he raised his head. His eyes were shimmering

an air of haughtiness. “You think you can simply marry me as well with

Bowen simply smiled.

shoes, they fit

eagerly to her feet and took a few steps, her back straight as a rod. Even in her nightgown, slipping on those sparkling heels made her feel as if she were gliding through a grand ballroom, adorned in an exquisite, luxurious gown.

and wrapped his arms around Aubree’s waist from behind before pulling her into his embrace. “You like the

I love them!” Aubree