The Queen They Buried

Chapter 471

Oliver’s eyes widened in recognition as he took a second look. “Mr. King?”

It was Michael, the retired four–star general, who remained the Kings‘ most formidable asset. Officially retired, but his web of connections still dominated military and political circles.

‘So…. Oliver thought.

Oliver’s eyes shifted to the middle–aged man behind them. This must be the one calling the shots for the King family now, Vice Admiral Samuel.\ the current head of the family’s influence.

So the Kings were involved.

His stare swung back to Aubree with unconcealed shock. ‘She actually has connections with the King family? Seriously?‘

Aubree couldn’t help but laugh. “Guess you never really bothered to dig into my background, huh?”

Truth was, the Lawsons had dismissed her as insignificant–just an orphaned businesswoman the Wilsons had cast aside, per Elizabeth’s offhand remarks.

At least my wrinkled face still rings a bell for your generation,” Michael said as Bowen produced a key, releasing Aubree’s restraints.

stood, her knees buckled. Bowen caught her against his chest

asked, having noticed her pale face as soon as he walked in. He’d just

the type to swallow

Everyone’s faces changed.

caught up with the company and Alvin

all looked grim. For soldiers like them, such

Even if he hadn’t given the order, he was

King…” Oliver began,

this, I won’t turn blind eye! You roughed people

an accident during

It was the officers who arrested me,”

some courtesy, and she wasn’t about to bite the hand that fed

lay with those who’d actually roughed her up, not Oliver. Aubree had no

Oliver glanced at her in surprise. ‘Is she really not going to use this chance to

way out of proportion, and with the King family on her side, getting him demoted wouldn’t

face away. “I’m not some

fair, but Oliver