The Queen They Buried

Chapter 470

The journey to the detention center had been rough. Aubree’s wrists ached from the tight cuffs, and the throbbing pain from the “special” treatment” she’d received during transport made every movement excruciating.

“What’s wrong with you?” Oliver noticed how unnaturally pale Aubree’s face was.

She let out a bitter laugh. “Spare me the act, Mr. Lawson. You know exactly what’s wrong. Your men made sure of that.”

She figured it was all Oliver’s doing.

Oliver understood instantly. The arrest had been carried out under his command, and the people carrying it out probably thought she’d pissed him off. To them, she was just a businesswoman, so they likely tried to curry favor with him by making things extra tough for her behind his back.

“What are you doing?” Aubree snapped.

She was startled as Oliver suddenly grabbed the hem of her shirt. ‘All I did was throw a bit of sarcasm at him. Is he really going to take it this far?‘

“No, wait…” The fabric slid up slightly, revealing mottled bruises along her ribs.

interrogation‘ is a violation of protocol!” Aubree said. “I

flashing in his eyes. “I didn’t order this. I was

quite some time now, and it was almost midnight. Despite GrabCheap’s efforts, the online controversy

wasn’t him?‘ Aubree

from the same cloth as

leave,” she said, stretching lazily. “You’ve released my assistant, right? They should be here any

does that mean?‘

only just been transferred to Rithol City, and Elizabeth had come to him for help to

did this

said coldly. He was determined to keep Aubree in custody. He wanted to see who could let her

watched as a smirk tugged at Aubree’s lips, her whole attitude screaming defiance like she had nothing to fear. For some reason, that

I’m a major. Does she really think she can just treat me like I’m nobody?‘

official business or facilitating matters

without strong backing. It was

they wait for the Wilsons

Lawsons?” Aubree chuckled. “In Rithol, they’re hardly the powerhouse you think. You should worry more about explaining those interrogation ‘techniques‘ to the press. I’ll be getting