Orphan to Unbreakable Queen novel Chapter 471

Chapter 471

Oliver’s eyes widened in recognition as he took a second look. “Mr. King?”

It was Michael, the retired four–star general, who remained the Kings‘ most formidable asset. Officially retired, but his web of connections still dominated military and political circles.

‘So…. Oliver thought.

Oliver’s eyes shifted to the middle–aged man behind them. This must be the one calling the shots for the King family now, Vice Admiral Samuel.\ the current head of the family’s influence.

So the Kings were involved.

His stare swung back to Aubree with unconcealed shock. ‘She actually has connections with the King family? Seriously?‘

Aubree couldn’t help but laugh. “Guess you never really bothered to dig into my background, huh?”

Truth was, the Lawsons had dismissed her as insignificant–just an orphaned businesswoman the Wilsons had cast aside, per Elizabeth’s offhand remarks.

At least my wrinkled face still rings a bell for your generation,” Michael said as Bowen produced a key, releasing Aubree’s restraints.

The moment she stood, her knees buckled. Bowen caught her against his chest as she hissed in pain.

“What’s going on?” Bowen asked, having noticed her pale face as soon as he walked in. He’d just assumed it was from being locked up too long.

Aubree wasn’t the type to swallow her grievances. “Enhanced interrogation,” she said.

Everyone’s faces changed.

Bowen was furious. The Wilsons and Lawsons teaming up like this had completely blindsided him. He’d been so caught up with the company and Alvin lately that he hadn’t noticed all the dirty tricks going on behind the scenes.

The three from the King family all looked grim. For soldiers like them, such abuses under their watch were unconscionable, a fundamental betrayal of duty.

Oliver was embarrassed. Even if he hadn’t given the order, he was still involved.

“Mr. King…” Oliver began, hesitating.

Michael struck his cane against the ground. “Since I’ve stumbled upon this, I won’t turn blind eye! You roughed people up without following the rules. What do you think you’re doing?”

Oliver forced himself to stay calm as he explained, “It was just an accident during the arrest, sir. Nobody used violence. I’ll take full responsibility for this.”

“It really wasn’t his doing. It was the officers who arrested me,” Aubree clarified.

He had extended her some courtesy, and she wasn’t about to bite the hand that fed her.

The blame lay with those who’d actually roughed her up, not Oliver. Aubree had no intention of dragging him down for something he didn’t do.

Aubree’s explanation eased the tension in the room a little. Oliver glanced at her in surprise. ‘Is she really not going to use this chance to get back at me?‘

This whole thing could be blown way out of proportion, and with the King family on her side, getting him demoted wouldn’t be out of the question.

Aubree turned her face away. “I’m not some petty, unreasonable person.”

She might play fair, but Oliver sure didn’t.

Bowen let out a cold laugh, holding Aubree steady in his arms. “Let’s not even talk about the rough treatment. How long has she been locked up here, Mr. Lawson? Care to share if your so–called investigation has turned up anything at all?”

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