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?

is going on?” Alice blurted

kept his cool. He realized things hadn’t gone their way again, but

Elizabeth had made a deal, but Elizabeth 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

simple–break her spirit through confinement. That’s why they’d

question cut

were all the real

mom,” Alice managed, her voice

You look downright pleased to see your daughter suffering. And now that she’s unharmed, you seem…

was completely at a loss for

doesn’t even deserve to be called a mother!” Michael had always been blunt, and

doesn’t deserve to be called my mom. She’s just a faker trying

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

wasn’t in their favor, Bryan was about

one tried to

moment, another sudden commotion broke out

brushed right past Bryan and Alice as

family? This is

evidence? Who the hell do you

did

curved into a playful smile. “Now