The Queen They Buried

Chapter 613

Chapter 613

From Oliver’s body language alone, it was apparent–she wasn’t going anywhere unless she gave him an answer. Just yesterday, Bowen had messaged her that he’d be out of town on business for a while, so she couldn’t exactly call him up to play the boyfriend card and shut this

down.

“Oliver, you said it yourself–I’ve turned you down for days. Can’t you take a hint?” she said.

But honestly, if Oliver knew how to take a hint, he wouldn’t be standing there pestering her.

“My idea of self–awareness is never to give up,” he replied smoothly.

After a brief moment, he added, “Aubree, if my sources are right, you’re heading to Drebay City soon, aren’t you? Don’t forget–the Lawson family runs the show over there.”

Aubree’s expression darkened. He wasn’t wrong–she was indeed planning a trip to Drebay City, thanks to some connections in Rithol who had set up a project for her. She was teaming up with the local government to launch a semiconductor chip R&D company, with an investment of several million dollars planned.

complex interests at play. Additionally, she had the support of the Lawson and Diamonde families. The Diamonde family might have fallen on

power in Drebay City. They might not have been a big deal in Rithol City, but that didn’t mean they

until now, Aubree had only been making small moves, so they

she started cutting into Wilson Group’s bottom line, things wouldn’t

to keep pushing forward until, when it came down to a choice between

spread. If the Lawson family truly wanted to make things difficult for her in Drebay City, it could easily

a powerful

make a

turned to him and

with me,” Oliver

with me, and I’ll

in Drebay City.”

a reluctant nod. It was just a meal, and she could tune him out the

had already chosen the restaurant. When they arrived, he stepped forward and pulled out a chair for her like a gentleman. Aubree ignored him and chose the chair on the opposite

in the eye and said, “If we’re eating, then let’s

smiled and took the