The Queen They Buried

Chapter 499

“Nina, let’s go. Bowen was asked to stay by the Walton family to discuss some personal matters. Kelvin just messaged me. Looks like they won’t be done anytime soon,” Aubree said, looking down at her phone.

She had interacted with Darius earlier, feigning interest in biotechnology and arranging to talk in more detail later.

Nina agreed without hesitation. Her job was to protect Aubree, so wherever Aubree went, she was right behind.

The two of them left the Walton family estate together.

Carmen watched them go. She didn’t recognize Nina and naturally assumed she was just one of Aubree’s assistants or secretaries. Among Aubree’s group, the only one with any real threat was Vincent. Aubree had already sent him away.

Carmen couldn’t help the joy bubbling inside her and broke into a smile. Aubree, oh Aubree… You’re digging your own grave:

She had originally been thinking of how to get rid of Vincent to ensure nothing would go wrong, but Aubree had done it for her.

“Carmen…” Bryan appeared at her side without her noticing. Carmen quickly pulled herself together. “Daxton, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Daxton frowned. “Just… do you know why Mom and Dad insisted I keep Bowen from leaving the Walton family estate?”

Bowen had been held back by Darius to discuss business. A key reason was that he had mentioned the potential of combining artificial intelligence with medical applications. The concept had greatly inspired Darius, who was now engrossed in conversation with him.

Carmen’s eyes flickered slightly. “I’m not really sure. Maybe they’ve come up with some plan to talk Aubree into returning, and having Mr. Turner around makes it inconvenient.”

Daxton nodded, reluctantly accepting her explanation. He noticed Casper sneaking around nearby, clearly wanting to come over, and his face darkened. “When are we leaving?”

“Later. Bryan still has some things to discuss with the Walton family,” Carmen replied.

Seeing that Carmen wouldn’t leave, Daxton changed the subject as he noticed Casper getting closer. “Carmen, what do you think of Casper?”

Carmen was momentarily stunned. Of course, she knew Casper liked her. He was two years older, and their relationship, honestly speaking, was just regular friends based on the two families‘ long–standing ties.

Daxton’s intentions, but she knew well enough how to choose between Casper and Daxton.

of how he had been actively reaching out to her lately, and her smile

immediately darkened. He was satisfied

and patted her on the head, glancing sideways. The spot where Casper

stopped and felt

it important?”

gave it to me,” Aubree

tell Mr. Turner and Mr. Malone

start the car. I’ll go back and ask the cleaning ladies if they’ve seen

got snagged off.

banquet was wealthy or powerful. Theft was unlikely. It was probably just crowded, and the

car and drove to the estate gate, Aubree would

estate was mostly used for entertaining guests, with a specially

made her suddenly alert. Her

hiding in the dark quickly ducked down. “Is

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Chapter 499

was only five back then, a tiny kid. Now she’s grown up. How could I recognize

brat is pretty sharp. She actually

she do? Plus, Mrs. Diamonde arranged people for us. Let’s get this done quickly and be

be sent overseas. No more hiding from the police.” The woman’s eyes

cold.

employer said to “take care of her anyway. Since she was going

just a little girl. I can handle her myself.” The

around and kicked as he came closer. A beautiful spinning kick landed in his

man’s eyes turned vicious. “Don’t remember me? We

grinned, revealing yellow teeth, and his smile