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.

of the Lawson and Diamonde families. The Diamonde family might have fallen on hard times, but with their

have been a big deal in

was, Wilson Group likely paid them a fortune every year. Up until now, Aubree had only been making small moves, so they hadn’t bothered stepping in

if she started cutting into Wilson Group’s bottom

keep pushing forward until, when it came down to a choice between Wilson Group and Bree Technology, she’d be the one they

be under wraps, but with so many connections involved, word had naturally started to spread. If the Lawson family truly wanted to make things difficult for her in Drebay City, it could easily turn into a

a powerful outsider

want from me?” Aubree asked. She didn’t want to make a scene in front

down, she turned to him

dinner with

added, “Just one meal–that’s it. Have dinner with me, and I’ll make sure the

in Drebay City.”

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

stepped forward and pulled out a chair for her like a gentleman.

eye and said, “If we’re

but then he smiled and took the seat he had pulled out,