The Queen They Buried

Chapter 462

Birgitte didn’t move. She just met his gaze. “Do you need something?”

“I came to bring you this…” Hugo started, but didn’t finish. And I want to make things clear with you, he thought.

Hugo glanced at Patrick, who was lying in bed and looking at him curiously. Bitterness welled up inside him. Compared to his hesitation, someone who could step up and protect her in a moment of danger was probably the kind of man she’d want.

Hugo swallowed back the words he wanted to say. None of it mattered anymore. “This is the evidence I had someone look into. This proves Grace was hinting at and inciting her fans. This will help you out of this mess,” he said, handing Birgitte a folder.

“And what about you?” Birgitte asked concernedly. “People online are all dragging your name through the mud. Aren’t you going to get punished for what you did?”

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Hugo felt a weight lift off his shoulders. Knowing she still cared was enough for him. “It’s nothing. At most, they’ll want me to clarify,” he replied.

Birgitte took the evidence. There was no need to make things difficult for herself. Still, she said softly to Hugo, “Thank you.” There was nothing else.

Knowing it was time to go, Hugo quietly picked up the fruit scattered on the floor. “I’m leaving now.” Then, he added, “And… Birgitte, goodbye,”

This thought flashed through both

a bit

you’ve got the evidence, take care of the important stuff. I’ll be fine. Once I’m discharged, I’ll hurry back to the company

out a sigh of relief.

the whole mess way more smoothly.

up once she uploaded it.

sticking up for Grace anymore. Instead, people

was transferred to a county police department. Rumor said it was

still too impulsive, so they wanted him to slow down for a couple of years before bringing him back

her was ironclad. Even with the Lawson family hiring the best lawyers money could buy,

me!” Grace cried out. As soon as she was allowed a phone call, Grace dialed

to use your social media account to contact people?” Elizabeth sneered, not even bothering to

earned Birgitte’s trust, Grace was of no use to her anymore. What

you took responsibility for what