The Queen They Buried

Chapter 469

Carmen had been riding high lately.

Alvin, the man she had been pining for, not only reached out to her but also offered to help. She wasn’t sure why, but it was clear that Alvin and Aubree had fallen out. Not only would he refuse to help Aubree, but he also wanted her completely out of Rithol City.

The thought alone was enough to make Carmen laugh in her sleep.

For years, Alvin had only ever had eyes for Aubree. But once Aubree was gone, and Carmen took control of Wilson Group, how could he possibly ignore her then?

With a merger between the Turner and Wilson families, her name would usher in a new era for Rithol!

And as if that weren’t enough, Aubree had finally gotten what she deserved. The news of her arrest had Carmen so giddy she nearly set off fireworks across the city in celebration.

On top of all that, good things just kept happening to her.

Not long ago, her Bumblebee shared e–bike project had successfully disrupted the traditional bike–sharing market, drawing attention from major corporations, most importantly, Wilson Group itself.

Ronald had no idea who was behind the project. His connection with Quirinus was genuine, so he arranged a meeting, hinting that if it was a Diamonde Group venture, they could collaborate. If it were merely an outside investment, he wanted an introduction to the visionary behind it.

Perfect.

This was exactly what Carmen and Quirinus had been waiting for.

With Ernesto acting as the go–between, Carmen and Ronald finally met.

“Carmen, you did this project?” Ronald was completely floored. He’d considered all sorts of people connected to the Diamonde Group, and even guessed that maybe the Diamonde Group had just spotted the potential and invested early on. But it never crossed his mind that the mastermind behind it all would be his adopted daughter!

Carmen nodded shyly. “Yeah, it was me. But I couldn’t have done it without Ernesto’s support.”

shot the two of them a skeptical look,

a bad thing. Having connections always

didn’t want another half- finished failure. I wanted to prove it could succeed first. Dad, I’m willing to merge

dividends and outright ownership, the choice was obvious.

holds 20%. He’s the majority stakeholder. The final decision isn’t mine alone. You’ll need to discuss the details

would have raised red

smartest play. That way, when it came time to negotiate the acquisition, Carmen

want to buy out BeeShare, but he’d also demand to purchase all of Ernesto’s shares, kicking the Diamonde Group out of

the perfect moment for Ernesto

said, “we’re family, so let’s speak frankly. I’ll sell BeeShare at market price, but I

had deliberately kept Alice away from Wilson Group affairs to

That’d be handing him a key to the Wilson empire.

needed

shares at double the market price,” Ronald

Countless firms are lining up to invest. Selling my shares

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yield

The negotiation appeared deadlocked.

that once Dad was here, we’d sell the project to Wilson Group? Ernesto, how could you…” Carinen immediately put on an anxious look, clearly speaking up for

face softened. At least

has left you and your mother with dwindling influence in the Wilson family. I wanted to secure your position. If we simply sell to the

flicker of doubt in Ronald’s eyes. Would he really

always cared for

you want?” Ronald seized the key point. Ernesto wasn’t outright refusing to sell; he just had

favor. But in return, Carmen must join the Wilson Group and the