The Queen They Buried

Chapter 336

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“If Aubree truly had to resort to those so–called tactics you accuse her of just to gain your family’s recognition, then this is nothing short of tragic. You’re destroying a rising star in the art world. Just how blind must your entire family be to mistake a priceless pearl for a worthless stone?”

As he spoke, Stan’s anguish was palpable. He was truly sad. He’d heard of Aubree, a brilliant entrepreneur with remarkable achievements. Given all her current success, he knew she’d never pursue painting again.

‘If only I’d met Aubree sooner, Stan lamented inwardly.

This only intensified Stan’s growing disgust for unscrupulous individuals like Carmen. The Wilson family, who blindly took her side, earned his utter disdain.

Stan’s words caused the crowd’s expressions to shift repeatedly.

Stan was the president of the Art Association, renowned for his fairness and obsession with art. Anyone who got a single word of praise from him was destined for greatness. And now, he was actually praising Aubree to the skies.

Then again, true talent spoke for itself. If Aubree could earn such high praise with just one painting, would she really need those underhanded tricks Carmen mentioned to get noticed?

that much about the Wilson family, why would she have left and switched to regular academic studies?

waver. After all, Percival was Carmen’s mentor. Surely he would side with

you might be a master in the art world, but I doubt you really understand the

of the way my adopted daughter, Carmen, was doted on by the

our biological daughter, when Aubree couldn’t chase Carmen out,

Mr. Frazier. Don’t

mother’s words would

continued, neither side willing

be

at Alice’s words. He was appalled that such parents

wrong.

core. Yet, Alice stood there in front of

of the crowd remained

gently tugged on Stan’s sleeve. “Mr. Frazier, thank you for speaking up for

and beamed with a radiant smile. Stan’s heart ached for