Orphan to Unbreakable Queen novel Chapter 140

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Chapter 140

“Aubree, how could you treat Emery and Mom like this? We’ve all been waiting for you at the door since early this morning, and even prepared a special meal just for you. How can you be so ungrateful.” Carmen stepped forward, her voice full of indignation.

She made it sound as if skipping this meal

an unforgivable crime against the family.

But the moment Carmen was done with her words, Aubree slapped her hard across the face. A sharp, clear crack rang out.

Aubree rubbed her stinging palm. ‘Figures. Caly is thick–skinned; my h

Carmen was utterly dazed by the slap, while the i

of the Wilson family stood

ere, completely dumbfounded.

actually hurts from slapping her, she thought with contempt.

that

slap for ages.

burn all bridges with the Wilson family. She owed it to herself to

The moment Aubree walked in and spotted Carmen, she’d been itching to

With old grudges and new grievances weighing on her, today Aubree was determined settle every last score.

Daxton was the first to snap out of his shock, bèllowing in rage, “Have you lost your

to

mind?”

Aubree didn’t hesitate for a second. She spun around and slapped Daxton hard across the face. Daxton looked like he wanted to fight back, but the bodyguards standing nearby made it clear that wasn’t an option.

Aubree’s eyes burned red with raw hatred. “Yes, you drove me crazy.”

The words cut Carmen to the quick. Fury blazed within her, nearly shattering her composure. Yet, with the crowd watching, she swallowed her rage and quickly donned a pitiful mask.

S

“Carmen, what a performance,” Aubree sneered. “I’ve got other things to do today, but don’t worry. We’ve got all the time in the world. We’ll play this game nice and slow.”

As for Daxton, Aubree couldn’t be bothered with him. He was, hands down, the biggest moron in the entire Wilson family.

In the past, such behavior would have earned Aubree a beating. But now, even if the Wilson family loathed Aubree, they had to put up with it. After all, Ronald still coveted the company in Aubree’s hands.

Alice’s jaw tightened. Through clenched teeth, she demanded, “Aubre

what exactly are you here for today?”

Chapter 140

“Enough. Stop making a scene. Come with me to the study.” Ronald’s face darkened. He assumed Aubree had come back to talk about company matters related to Playzy. He decided to tolerate her for

“Why go to the study?” Aubree smiled sweetly. “Isn’t it better to talk right here with everyone watching? That way, you can’t suddenly develop selective amnesia and flip–flop on what was said.”

Only then did Ronald sense that something was off. He shifted his gaze to Bryan.

Bryan took a deep breath. “Dad, Aubree never mentioned coming back to discuss Playzy.”

“What?” Ronald was thunderstruck. He frowned at Aubree, who wore a mocking smile. “So, what exactly did you come back for this time?”