Chapter 145
Aubree stormed out of the Wilson residence with her team. Zachary was at the wheel, with Aubree and Caesar in the same car. Aubree’s face darkened with anger. She never expected the Wilson family to stoop so low.
If she’d suggested cutting ties with the Wilson family before, they would’ve probably thrown a grand party to celebrate. That was how well she knew them.
Aubree thought, “Now, all that supposed reluctance and those attempts to keep me? It’s all just a sham. They only care now because I’ve made something of myself. All they want is to claim my achievements as their own.”
A suffocating silence filled the car. Aubree slammed her fist down. “This is beyond shameless.”
Caesar remained calm. “Rest assured, Miss Miller. Since Mr. Turner has assigned me to assist you, I’ll see this through to the end, no matter what. Everything I stated at the Wilson residence just now was factual. With this evidence, ensuring some of them face jail time won’t be difficult.”
Aubree sighed deeply. It was not that she didn’t trust Caesar, but the Wilson family’s influence was overwhelming. After living with them for three years, she knew all too well how ruthless they could be.
Aubree thought to herself, “If I push the Wilson family too far, it could backfire on me!” She originally intended to resolve the issue with them in a mutually agreeable manner. Once she had developed and gained more power, she planned to deal with the Wilson family in such a way that their control over her would be reduced.
“Caesar, could you safe keep this evidence for me? I’ll need your assistance when the opportune moment comes,” said Aubree.
Caesar nodded.
Meanwhile, back at the Wilson residence, Carmen shrank into Daston’s embrace, not daring to make a sound. After Aubree left, Emery started yelling that he wanted to leave the Wilson family, then stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Bryan sat slumped on the couch, head bowed, lost in thought. Ronald, boiling with rage, trashed the living room. Alice, too, wore a mask of utter gloom. She didn’t understand why Emery had stormed out of the house, all for Aubree.
“Everyone, get back to your business,” Ronald said wearily, massaging his temples with one hand and waving them off with the other.
No one had expected that Aubree’s return this time would turn the Wilson family completely upside down. Carmen seemed about to say something more, but Daxton gently pulled her aside and shook his head in warning. Carmen hesitated, and Daston pulled her away.
“Don’t worry, Carmen. After the ruckus Aubree caused today, Dad will definitely deal with her. I will be tied up with lab work for a while, so make sure to look after yourself. And watch out for Aubree. Don’t let her give you any trouble.” Daxton’s eyes fixed on the bruised side of Carmen’s face, his heart twisting with pain and fury.
One day, I’ll make Aubree pay for this, no matter what it takes, Daxton vowed to himself, his eyes burning with hatred.
Carmen’s eyes flickered as she nodded, feigning vague understanding. With a show of concern, she asked, “Will Aubree be alright?”
Daxton smirked, his eyes glinting with venom. “She’ll be just fine.”
Only after Daxton had left did Carmen finally let a slow, sly smile curl across her lips. She sneered inwardly. “Aubree, you’re digging your own grave.”
[Want to take down Aubree?] Just then, Carmen’s phone buzzed with a new message, snapping her out of her thoughts.
Carmen froze for a split second before quickly typing back: [What do you mean?]
Without hesitation, they shot over a recording.
[I’ve edited it. Once this recording gets out, that’ll be enough to put Aubree through the wringer.]
Skeptically, Carmen tapped to play the recording. The audio had clearly been edited. She couldn’t tell what the original sounded like. But after listening, only one undeniable fact stood out to her.
So it was Aubree who asked Emery to throw the match, and Emery even promised that no matter what happened, she would never have to take the fall.
[Where did you get this!] Carmen’s excitement was barely contained.
Carmen thought with a satisfied grin, “One thing’s undeniable. This really happened.”
This recording must be about the recent match between Apex Squad and God’s Fury.