Orphan To Unbreakable Queen - Chapter 124: Chapter 124

After disembarking from the plane and not spotting Ethan, Aubree turned to Bowen and asked, "Where is Ethan?"
Their return trip was so hurried that they couldn't arrange for a private jet. With tickets in high demand on such short notice, they ended up being spread across different cabin classes. The first-class seats went to Aubree, Enrique, and Bowen, while Alvin and the other two had to settle for business class.
"There were initially only five return tickets available." Bowen smiled and said, "Ethan bought a ticket to Yastraria. I sent him there to take care of a few matters."
Aubree chose not to inquire further; after all, it wasn't her role to interfere in the internal dynamics between superiors and subordinates.
Gilberto arrived to pick up Bowen, and Vincent was also present. With Enrique still there, Bowen felt it was inappropriate to see Aubree off personally. Instead, he reminded her to stay safe on her journey, watching as Vincent escorted her away.
"Alright, that's enough staring. She's not interested in you," Enrique called from the car, noticing that Bowen was still frozen in place. He figuratively doused Bowen's hopes with cold reality.
This year, the Wilson family faced a challenging celebration. Emery was sentenced to prison, and Ronald exhausted every effort to secure his release, but to no avail—he nearly got himself entangled in the process. He hoped to ask Aubree for help in sparing Emery from his sentence, only to discover that she was in Shiyvania.
The negative publicity surrounding Ronald also affected Trevor, a public figure. Consequently, the stock price of the Wilson Group declined following Emery's imprisonment.
To make matters worse, it became unclear who was secretly trying to undermine them from the shadows. Multiple government agencies unexpectedly coordinated surprise inspections on other businesses within the Wilson Group, revealing numerous violations—both significant and minor—and mandating immediate corrective actions along with penalties.
While these may seem like minor issues, when they accumulate in this way, they can drive anyone to distraction. Forget about enjoying a proper holiday dinner—getting a hot meal would be a stroke of luck.
Ronald had been so stressed lately that he was losing hair in handfuls. His investigation revealed that Aubree wasn't the only one—someone else had been working against him from the beginning. It turned out to be Bowen all along; he was the one behind all these minor troubles.
Ronald sneered, thinking, "But Aubree must have received my gift by now, right? That girl should know by now—I still have tricks. No one crosses the Wilson Group and gets away with it!'
Ronald made a call. "This is our family's business, and Bowen keeps interfering. We need to stop that. Let's create some challenges for him. I heard the Turner Group is interested in the government's East District project. Although the Wilson Group isn't involved, we can help its competitors. If I recall correctly, that would be the Lawson family, right?"
"Yes, by partnering with the Lawson family, we need to inform Bowen—he may have significant influence in Rithol City as long as we show him proper respect. However, if we fail to do so, even someone of his stature might struggle to maintain his position," the person on the other line replied.
Contrary to Ronald's expectations that Aubree would be in a state of panic, she neither attempted to downplay the news nor deflect responsibility. Playzy's PR department quickly stated that they would meet public expectations.
Playzy's transparent approach has garnered public support. Although the parents of the suicidal child were outraged, the platform was not at fault. Ronald manipulated public opinion by mixing truth with falsehood to coerce overprotective parents into filing numerous complaints, all in an effort to drive Playzy out of business.
Aubree assigned Vincent to manage the Playzy crisis while she went to the hospital to check on the child who had attempted suicide.
She kept her true identity hidden. Recently, the hospital had been crowded with reporters coming and going for interviews, and she seamlessly blended in with them. The child lay in bed, connected to a ventilator, caught between life and death. Most of the time, it was only hospital staff who tended to him; oddly, his parents only appeared when the reporters were present.
When Aubree arrived, she found the child's father and grandmother at his bedside. Hoping to gather more information, she and Birgitte posed as reporters for an interview. However, before they could enter the ward, they unexpectedly encountered the child's father.
Arthur Morgan was just a junior high student at that rebellious age. Stanley gave them a suspicious look and asked, "Are you reporters?"
Aubree and Birgitte exchanged glances, instantly sensing that something was amiss. 'That's strange,' Aubree thought. 'From what we heard, the Morgan family has always been incredibly welcoming to the press—so why this sudden change? But our arrival seemed to make Mr. Morgan unusually guarded?' Aubree pondered, surprised.
Birgitte glanced at Aubree for a signal and began, "Hello, Mr. Morgan. We're here for an interview..." adhering to their prepared script. Before she could finish, Stanley interrupted her. He turned to Aubree and said, "You're Aubree Miller, aren't you?"
Did he recognize me?' Aubree was briefly taken aback but quickly regained her composure. She then stated, "That's correct. Let me reintroduce ourselves—we are from Bree Technology, here to gather the complete account of Arthur's suicide attempt from you, Mr. Morgan."
"There's no need," Stanley snapped, his eyes blazing with disgust. "I have nothing to say to you murderers. Now get out!"
"What's with this attitude? Aren't we just here to discuss things properly?" Birgitte retorted indignantly. Usually, situations like this involve simply asking for compensation or taking a strong stance and insisting on filing a lawsuit.
Honestly, they weren't worried about going to court—legally, this entire situation had little to do with them. However, with so many eyes watching from the shadows, even the smallest action could be blown out of proportion. Recently, complaints against the platform surged.
The higher-ups were under increasing pressure, having repeatedly called for urgent discussions to resolve the issue quickly. However, the Morgan family refused all offers of compensation and showed no interest in legal action. Their main goal appeared to be stirring up trouble and drawing media attention. No one could tell what their true intentions were.
Stanley sneered. "My son is lying in there, his life hanging by a thread, and you expect me to speak nicely? I'm already showing mercy by not killing you."
Birgitte was ready to argue further, but Aubree stopped her. "Let it go, Birgitte. Let's get out of here." Aubree added calmly, "My apologies for the intrusion, Mr. Morgan."
As soon as Aubree exited the hospital, her expression darkened. Ronald's intentions were now unmistakable—he was resolute in his plan to undermine her. "Ms. Miller, why did you stop me from speaking just now? He refused to meet with us—there's something suspicious happening here!" Birgitte seethed with indignation.
"No, no," Aubree reassured her. "We're already at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion. If we create a scene, it will only backfire on us."
Aubree carefully reviewed the inconsistencies in Arthur's suicide case, convinced that she had overlooked something important. She closed her eyes to think, then suddenly opened them wide. Urgently, she exclaimed, "Birgitte, I need all the interview materials released tonight—right now."
"Got it. I'm on it right away," Birgitte replied.
Birgitte worked with impressive efficiency. Shortly after Aubree returned to the company, she received the materials that Birgitte had compiled. As Aubree carefully reviewed each one, she confirmed a suspicion she had been harboring.
Throughout all the media interviews, several members of Arthur's family appeared—yet one person was notably absent: his mother, Lynn. However, Lynn was not absent; she recorded several accusatory videos and shared them on social media while intentionally avoiding any public appearances.
Why is that? Is she afraid to show herself? Or would appearing in public reveal her true intentions?' Aubree wondered.
Aubree drummed her fingers on the desk. "Please run a background check on someone for me," she instructed. "Make sure to focus your investigation on anything related to the hospital."
Arthur was the only child of the Morgan family, and naturally, they indulged him, lavishing care and resources on his upbringing from a young age. This incident involving jumping was undoubtedly not a coincidence. All Aubree knew was that the Morgan family had met with Ronald several times, but the details of those discussions remained unclear.
The only explanation that came to Aubree's mind for why they would sacrifice their only son like this was deeply troubling.