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?

hell is going on?” Alice blurted

along with her, kept his cool. He realized things hadn’t gone their way again,

couldn’t risk any scandals, at least not on the surface. So there was no way

plan had been simple–break her spirit through confinement.

are you?” The question cut through the

head snapped in her direction. These were all the

mom,” Alice managed,

to see your daughter suffering. And now that she’s unharmed, you seem… disappointed?”

was completely at a loss for

you doesn’t even deserve to be called a mother!” Michael had always been blunt, and he didn’t hold back

laughed. “You’re absolutely right, Michael. She doesn’t deserve to be called my mom. She’s just

are family. Of course, we’re relieved she’s safe. Aubree, since you’re okay, Alice and I will head out

in their favor,

one tried to

another sudden

past Bryan and Alice as

Lawson family?

Who the hell

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

eyes curved into a playful smile. “Now these