The Queen They Buried

Chapter 612

Bowen figured Aubree had probably gone to Turner Group because of all the rumors blowing up online. However, he didn’t bother to pay much attention to what she was up to as he had a clear conscience.

But when Aubree suddenly mentioned that name, Bowen was momentarily stunned. He repeated, clearly confused by the situation, You

said that I had asked her to help me organize files?”

“I didn’t,” he denied.

She trusted him, but she couldn’t shake the uneasiness Jacinta stirred in her, and she wanted to understand what was going on.

“I know,” she continued, her gaze fixed on him. “This sudden buzz online—it’s Oliver’s doing, and maybe even Alvin is involved behind the scenes. I just don’t get it. Are they seriously trying to break us up? It’s so clumsy. I’d have to trust you so little to let something like this come

between us.”

She couldn’t make sense of it. Her eyes searched Bowen’s face, as if trying to uncover some hidden truth–unless he was hiding something.

you think about

a long pause, he gave her a playful grin, “Maybe they’re just out

you like me to deal with

looks, but couldn’t

looks like we care. How long do you think Jacinta can

solo act?”

anyone at Turner Group with half a brain could tell that what was going on between Bowen and Aubree was nothing like what the internet

online, clearing the air about their relationship. The rumors died down just as quickly as they had started. After that, neither Alvin nor Oliver made any more moves–except for Oliver, who, for some reason,

so the coursework was significantly lighter. Bree Technology’s earlier investments in cutting–edge industries were already showing results, and Aubree was constantly running back and forth between Walton Pharmaceuticals‘ lab and the company, spinning like a top every day. As if that wasn’t enough,

made it out of the building, Aubree spotted that all–too–familiar car parked out front. She immediately made a beeline for the back door, hoping

voice called out,

to let her slip away. He crossed the distance in a

days. Can’t you just humor me

stepped forward and asked, “Ms. Miller, do