The Queen They Buried

Chapter 597

“Aren’t you worried I might turn on you?” Bryan asked, glancing over at Elizabeth as they waited at a red light.

Elizabeth smiled, her tone unwavering. “Even if you get angry, you wouldn’t really turn on me.” Right now, things weren’t looking good for the Wilson family. Ronald didn’t trust Bryan like before, and Carmen had joined the fray as another rival.

Even though Carmen was still naive and no real threat to him yet, she was not someone to be taken lightly, especially with the Diamonde Group backing her.

Elizabeth was Bryan’s fiancée in name, and as his ally, even if this partnership with Alvin didn’t work out, Bryan couldn’t just cut her off unless he was ready to give up Lawson Group’s support.

Bryan suddenly felt a surge of irritation. It was all because of Aubree, this unpredictable variable who had stirred up so much trouble. Now, he had to second–guess every move, and he couldn’t even afford to fall out with Elizabeth.

Bryan rolled down the window, lit a cigarette, and after a moment said, “Yeah, you introduced me to Alvin, but there would be no consequences for you even if things didn’t work out between Alvin and I. Yet if our alliance succeeds, there’s much to gain for you.”

it would be the perfect chance for Elizabeth to

her hair back. “I’ll make sure Bowen knows I’m the woman who truly deserves

the light turned green. He stubbed out his cigarette and started the car again.

no need for Bryan

Lawson family’s place, Bryan headed

Bryan figured everyone would be asleep, but when he walked in, he noticed a soft, yellow light still on in a corner of the living

there,

in

and when he saw Bryan, he quickly said, “I was waiting for

for me?” Bryan

Bowen didn’t mean