The Queen They Buried

Chapter 342

Percival was insufferably arrogant and self–righteous. For someone like him, admitting he was wrong was worse than death itself. Aubree simply loved making those she despised, no matter how mad they were, bow their heads, apologize, and beg her for forgiveness.

Aubree’s lips curved into a smile, poised in quiet anticipation.

Despite Percival’s overwhelming pride, he knew that if he refused to apologize in front of so many people, his reputation would be irreparably damaged.

Reluctantly, his face dark with suppressed anger, Percival apologized, “I’m sorry to have wronged you.”

A kaleidoscope of expressions flashed across Carmen’s face. What a spectacle. Now that Percival had apologized, that was tantamount to admitting the whole thing was her fabrication.

She could already picture the internet exploding with hate once today’s incident went public.

Carmen dug her nails into her palm. She thought, ‘If I apologize to Aubree now, maybe I can still salvage something. She just got lucky this time. Who would’ve thought she could paint like that after not touching a brush for over a year?‘

Just as Carmen was about to reluctantly apologize, Aubree glanced at her. “Spare me your apology. I’ve heard enough empty words from you. My lawyer’s letter is already prepared for you.”

legal department is ready to file a lawsuit at any time, Miss Wilson. I wonder if

isn’t Aubree demanding an

Aubree knew what Carmen was thinking, she’d surely scoff. Carmen’s apology wasn’t worth

the most

Caesar alone would be more than enough to give them a

firmly in her control, Aubree couldn’t be bothered to waste another minute here. Her phone had been buzzing repeatedly, but she hadn’t

decided to stay behind. “Don’t worry, Carmen. I’ll help you. I trust you. Just

quickly stepped forward to console Carmen. “The priority now is

up their sleeve. All the reporters on site were handpicked by them,

a smile at Irvin. “Thank you, Irvin, but I’m afraid I’m in no

having escalated to this point, the art exhibition had to be called

was swiftly cleared of all non–essential personnel. Ronald

“Mr. Xaver, would

empty reputation. He took Carmen as his student and even helped her frame Aubree, not just because he genuinely admired Carmen’s talent, but also because he wanted to

“As a renowned master in the art world, we can simply claim

talent was truly exceptional, and with the powerful Wilson family backing her, she was bound