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.

buckled. Bowen caught her against his chest as she

face as soon as he walked in. He’d just assumed it was from being locked

type to swallow

Everyone’s faces changed.

completely blindsided him. He’d been so caught up with the company and Alvin lately

family all looked grim. For soldiers like them,

was embarrassed. Even if he hadn’t

Oliver began,

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

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

his doing. It was

wasn’t about

her up, not Oliver. Aubree had no

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

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

her face away. “I’m not some petty,

might play fair, but Oliver