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.”

with Aubree, it would be the

make sure Bowen knows I’m the

as the light turned green. He stubbed out his cigarette and started the car again. Even if Aubree wasn’t around, Bryan was certain

no need for Bryan to point that out

Lawson family’s place, Bryan headed back to the

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

there, his head propped up,

you in your room sleeping?” Bryan

he saw Bryan, he quickly said, “I was waiting

for me?” Bryan

didn’t mean the drama at the Wilson family