The Queen They Buried

Chapter 473

“So it’s Michael. Guess there’s nothing left for me to do here,” Ricky said with a grin.

Mark snorted. “Well, you’re the one in charge around here. You’d better keep things under control.”

Every officer in the room paled. Nobody wanted the higher–ups to really start digging into things.

“Of course, of course.” Ricky agreed amiably before turning to Oliver. “Young man, you’d better have a damn good explanation for today

Oliver was utterly shocked. “The Moores are here because of Aubree’s subordinate? Since when does she have this much pull?

He was still at a loss when someone else walked in.

“My daughter’s always been a bit unruly. Sorry for all the trouble. I’ll take her home now. Please…” Alice said.

The fake pleasantries died in her throat.

Alice stared, dumbfounded, at the scene before her. It was nothing like what she’d imagined.

Where was the broken, defeated Aubree she’d imagined whisking away with a mother’s righteous concern?

going

hadn’t gone their way again, but he never thought Bowen would act

had also said that Oliver, being the Lawson family’s golden boy, couldn’t risk any scandals, at least not on the surface. So there was

plan had been simple–break her spirit through confinement. That’s why

you?” The question cut

direction. These were all the real big

mom,” Alice managed, her voice

You’re her mom? You look downright pleased to see your daughter suffering. And now that she’s unharmed, you seem… disappointed?” Michael never cared

at a loss for

had always been blunt, and he

doesn’t deserve to be called

Of course, we’re relieved she’s safe. Aubree, since you’re okay, Alice and I will head out now. Aubree, if you ever want to come

the situation wasn’t in their favor, Bryan

one tried to

that moment, another

brushed right past Bryan

family?

someone without evidence? Who the hell do

officers went pale. ‘All we did was arrest a businesswoman. How did this blow up so much that even the

curved into a playful