The Queen They Buried (by Wynter Vans) novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83

Chapter 83

Matilda’s eyes were red-rimmed with guilt. She stammered, “I don’t know if you still believe me, but that post wasn’t from me. Last night, after I took my brother home, Carmen showed up at my place. She tried to bribe me into reporting you for cheating, but I refused.”

As if afraid Aubree wouldn’t believe her, Matilda raised her fingers in a solemn vow. “I swear, this wasn’t me, it wasn’t what I wanted. My parents… they saw the money and used my identity. I’m so, so sorry.”

She hung her head low. “Go ahead, hate me all you want,” she said weakly. The more she tried to explain, the more futile it felt. Whether she did it herself or her family did, in the end, she felt it amounted to the same thing.

Aubree simply stared at her in silence.

Matilda managed a bitter smile. “I’ll clear this up, and then I’ll quit the team.”

Just as she turned to leave, Aubree cleared her throat.

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She said, “Hey, you owe me a favor. Instead of figuring out how to make it up to me, you’re just thinking of bailing on me? If you leave, who’s gonna coach my squad?”

When Aubree first realized it was Matilda, she admitted feeling a flare of anger. But she shut it down almost immediately.

Aubree thought firmly, ‘That’s not the Matilda I know!

‘After hearing her explanation, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief.

‘Unlike the betrayals from my own family in my previous life, the friends I’ve chosen this time around have firmly stood by my side.’

Aubree walked over and gave Matilda a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Your family’s actions are on them, you are your own

person.

I don’t believe in holding you responsible for what they did. Seriously, don’t let this weigh on you. I’ll handle it. When I really need your help, I won’t hesitate to ask. And if you really want to make it up to me, just bring home the season championship.

“Alright, your Boss Aubree is off to find you guys a new home!”

With a casual wave, Aubree left the school gates, hailed a cab, and headed straight for Golden Industrial Park.

Golden Industrial Park was one of Rithol City’s most famous landmarks, especially in the esports scene.

This place was home to numerous professional esports teams’ headquarters.

Take League of Legends for example. Six of the league’s sixteen franchised teams were based there. That was not even counting the countless other games with official tournaments happening these days.

When establishing an esports club, one would naturally choose a mainstream location with the right competitive atmosphere.

Originally, this wasn’t her first choice. Back when the rent here was still cheap and the place hadn’t made a name for itself, it was much more affordable. But as its reputation grew and the esports scene exploded, the value of this industrial park soared.

Now that she had got Alvin’s black card, this rental fee was no big deal.

Even in the cab, Aubree kept working to contain the online firestorm.

Aubree called Alvin.

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He said, “Aubree? I know what’s happening online. I’m handling it.”

Aubree asked, “Is it giving you a hard time?”

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