The Queen They Buried (by Wynter Vans) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Bowen reset Randall’s dislocated joint, then, a bit embarrassed, apologized. “My apologies,” he said.

Aubree couldn’t decide whether to facepalm or laugh. “This is the game developer my team recommended. We were just discussing a contract.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s right.” Randall nodded frantically, rubbing his wrist. Inwardly, he thought, ‘Just my rotten luck.

The thing was, he really didn’t dare lose his temper with the man before him. He recognized him-Bowen, CEO of Turner Group, the very investor he’d once hoped to court.

Kelvin’s eyes darted around, not daring to meet Bowen’s gaze. ‘Damn it,’ he thought, ‘there goes my bonus for this month- no, scratch that, for the whole year.

Ethan and Samson ducked their heads, wishing they could disappear. It was so awkward.

Sensing the awkward tension in the air, Randall wasted no time in making a hasty exit. “Miss Miller,” he said quickly, “since we’ve finished our discussion and you seem a bit occupied, I’ll take my leave now.”

The moment he left, Aubree’s full attention landed on Bowen. She knew she needed why Bowen was here.

A strange flicker passed through Bowen’s eyes for a moment before he visibly relaxed. He made himself at home in the chair opposite Aubree and said nonchalantly, “That’s right. I followed you.”

To be honest, he breathed a sigh of relief when he realized there was nothing romantic going on between them.

Bowen couldn’t quite put his finger on it, but this feeling-somehow even more exhilarating than when he’d first joined Turner Group and landed that major deal that shut up all those old-timers who’d dared to underestimate him.

Bree gaped at him, stunned by his brazen confession.

Aubree was genuinely stunned. “He’s not even pretending anymore? Seriously, is this normal?”

“Why are you following me?” Aubree demanded. If only he’d said he was just passing by or here to pick up Alvin, she might have convinced herself to believe it.

Bowen didn’t answer. Instead, he studied her face intently. Her eyes were wide with surprise, and he couldn’t help but notice how her cheeks had grown noticeably fuller and softer since they first met.

Bowen noticed that her lashes fluttered like butterfly wings, belying the composure she was forcing herself to maintain.

In that instant, Bowen felt something erupt from his chest-his heart softened considerably, accompanied by a peculiar, fluttery tingling.

His gaze grew increasingly bold and possessive as he looked at her.

Bowen’s thin lips curled into a subtle, possessive smile, a calculating gleam flashing in his eyes. ‘Since I can’t trust anyone else with her, why not just keep her by my side, watching over her all the time?’ he wondered.

Self-preservation kicked in-Aubree’s instincts screamed danger from all sides. In a flash, she sprang to her feet, ready to

bolt.

“It’s late. I’m going home,” she said.

Kelvin, Ethan, and Samson had long since retreated outside the restaurant.

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Chapter 161

Bowen reached out and caught her wrist, a playful smile tugging at his lips as he effortlessly slipped back into his easygoing

manner.

“Running away?” he teased. “Weren’t you just dying to know why I was following you?”

Her gut screamed that she shouldn’t hear his answer, so Aubree firmly refused. “It doesn’t matter. I should just go home. Everything that happened today was just accidents.”

“It wasn’t an accident,” Bowen said. He held Aubree with just enough strength that she couldn’t break free, but not enough to

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