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.

her knees buckled. Bowen caught her against

Bowen asked, having noticed her pale face as soon as he walked in. He’d just assumed it was from being locked up

to swallow her grievances. “Enhanced

Everyone’s faces changed.

Lawsons teaming up like this had completely blindsided him. He’d been so caught up with the company and Alvin lately

three from the King family all looked grim. For soldiers like them, such abuses under their

hadn’t given the

King…” Oliver began,

cane against the ground. “Since I’ve stumbled upon this, I won’t turn blind eye!

“It was just an accident during the arrest, sir. Nobody used

wasn’t his doing. It was the officers who arrested me,”

wasn’t

up, not Oliver. Aubree had no intention of dragging him down

glanced at her in

King family

face away. “I’m not some

fair, but