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.

what do you think about all

gave her a playful grin, “Maybe they’re just out of their minds and actually think

you like me to deal with the rumors circulating online?”

searching looks, but couldn’t find anything suspicious. Maybe she

give it, the more it looks like we care.

solo act?”

from the online buzz, anyone at Turner Group with half a brain could tell that what was going on between Bowen and Aubree was nothing

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, kept pestering

the coursework was significantly lighter. Bree Technology’s earlier investments in cutting–edge industries were already showing results, and Aubree was constantly

that all–too–familiar car parked out front.

called out,

away. He crossed the distance in a few quick

been trying to talk to you for days. Can’t you just humor

then stepped forward and asked, “Ms. Miller, do you need any