Orphan To Unbreakable Queen - Chapter 95: Chapter 95

When Playzy announced it was seeking investment, interested parties came flooding in—one could hardly count them all.
Companies that rode the initial Playzy hype wave by launching similar live-streaming apps made a killing.
Meanwhile, those who had sat on the fence at first were now kicking themselves—and the moment the news broke, they scrambled to get in touch.
'Sure, there's risk. But what doesn't come with risks?' they wondered.
With the Turner Group backing Bree Technology, no risk was too big—just getting in on the action means guaranteed profits.
Over the past few days, Aubree, together with Birgitte and Vincent, had been hustling through meetings with various investors. After several rounds of intense negotiations, she finally narrowed it down to two partners.
Between them was Aidan.
It wasn't that Aubree particularly wanted to pick Aidan—it's just that the guy was offering way too much. No matter what terms she threw out, that foreigner would just flash her a big grin and agree without hesitation.
As Aidan put it, his goal was to partner with Bree Technology, so naturally, he had to show the utmost sincerity.
The investment from the Matthews family in Odionland gave Bree Technology another major boost, and astute observers had already sensed that Aubree was making a push into overseas markets.
After securing the investment, Aubree channeled every cent into Playzy's operations. She actively leveraged her connections to secure exclusive live-streaming rights for multiple national tournaments. During every contract negotiation, she made it a non-negotiable demand. Playzy had to be the sole live-streaming platform.
This essentially meant that Playzy now enjoyed official endorsement from national authorities for its development.
At this point, Bree Technology's market valuation entered a period of explosive growth, soaring overnight from a billion to 3 billion dollars.
When the news broke, everyone was left speechless.
Such achievements were rarely matched across the whole of Lumanon—even Bowen, in his day, built on the Turner family legacy to achieve his own remarkable feats. As for Aubree, it was no exaggeration to call her truly self-made.
Sure, she had help, yet it couldn't deny that she was powerful.
Aubree roping in a powerhouse like the Turner Group from day one already showed it.
With a grand gesture, Aubree handed out hefty bonuses to every employee in the company.
"Overseas market expansion needs to be next on the agenda," Aubree mused, nodding approvingly as she reviewed the latest financial reports.
Overseas expansion meant working with Aidan—and that was exactly why he was here. Every negotiation went off without a hitch.
Aubree took the chance to give Aidan a glimpse of Zappy.
"Aubree, how on earth does your mind work like that?" Just a few words from her had already left Aidan in awe.
'If she weren't my buddy Bowen's girl, I'd seriously consider whisking her back to Odionland,' Aidan mused.
"Just played it smart," Aubree said with a faint smile.
Aidan let out a hearty laugh. "Well then, Aubree, my money's all set for you."
With the domestic market already wide open for her, and the Matthews family paving the way overseas, it was only a matter of time before Aubree took the international scene by storm.
In the Wilson residence, Rithol City, while Aubree's star was shining brighter than ever, things weren't looking so rosy for the Wilson family.
Ronald's scheme to take over Bree Technology had failed, and now his company was in trouble.
In the living room, Emery sat slumped on the sofa, head bowed. Ronald, livid, hurled the documents at his head. "What the hell have you done?"
Apex Squad's rapid rise to become a premier League of Legends powerhouse owed much to the Wilson Group's instrumental backing.
One could say Apex Squad was the Wilson Group's arm in the esports industry.
As Apex Squad's primary investor, the Wilson Group mostly took a hands-off approach to how the funds were actually used for development.
Ronald had just received word that esports was officially included in the major tournaments and was all set to build up Apex Squad and cash in—only to turn around and find that Emery had practically run the club into the ground.
In the season finals, they were seeded into Group B in the first round, only to crash out immediately in the second.
To make matters worse, Emery, Apex Squad's owner, openly admitted to throwing matches in the main event.
Quite a few investors have already started pulling out.
No wins, no integrity—fans are fleeing in droves.
Ronald snapped, "Even if you really did have your guys throw the match, you never, ever admit it."
'And if you are going to admit it, what's the point of benching our star players on top of that?' Ronald wondered.
Ronald was fuming. He didn't know jack about esports, but when it came to turning a profit, that was his bread and butter.
Emery said, "I messed up and got caught, which dragged Aubree into it. As her brother, it was my duty to clear her name. And Killian—he's part of Apex Squad, but if he was fixing matches behind the scenes, shouldn't I have punished him for that too?"
Emery methodically gathered the documents and placed them neatly on the table. His calm yet firm words pushed Ronald to the brink of lashing out again.
Ronald sneered, looking at him with open disdain. "Oh, so now you suddenly want to act like a big brother? Where were you all this time? Do you really think she cares now?"
Emery's face paled. 'If only I'd always trusted Aubree and stayed true to my heart, things between us wouldn't be like this now,' he thought bitterly.
"Oh, so you want to be a good brother now? Don't you have a sister at home—Carmen—for you to show all that brotherly love to?" Ronald just couldn't fathom how his once perfectly normal fourth son had ended up like this.
'Emery used to dote on Carmen, didn't he? So why is he now completely obsessed with Aubree?' Ronald wondered.
At the mention of Carmen, Emery gave a bitter, self-mocking smile and chose not to respond.
The recording of Apex Squad throwing matches for God's Fury was made by Killian, but he wasn't the one who leaked it.
Emery dug deeper and uncovered some leads, but when he realized who might be behind it, he chose not to pursue the matter any further.
Carmen only thought about how this would hurt Aubree, completely overlooking that it would implicate Emery.
"Alright, that's enough. I don't want to waste my breath on you. I called you back for one reason. You have to fix Apex Squad," said Ronald.
Bringing Apex Squad back was the best move right now—better than starting from scratch.
"Need money? The Wilson Group will provide it. Management not working? Replace them. Players not good enough? Recruit new ones," Ronald added.
Emery fell silent for a moment. By all rights, he should have been thrilled by such an offer.
Ronald, sensing Emery's unusual hesitation, scowled, "What's the matter with you?"
"I'm planning to sell off Apex Squad," Emery said quietly.
"What?" Ronald's eyes widened in disbelief. "I forbid it."
'Just as esports is becoming a gold mine, Emery wants to sell off Apex Squad? Did he even think to consult me first?' Ronald wondered.
"Dad, if you won't let me sell off Apex Squad, then find someone else to run the club," said Emery.
With the Wilson Group as the primary investor, it was nearly impossible for Emery to go through with the sale without their approval—but honestly, Emery just didn't want to manage the club anymore.
'Everything Aubree said about me was spot on—I can't even stand the person I've become,' Emery thought bitterly.
"I'm heading to Koraland. A friend I used to play professionally with is building his team there and invited me to join as an esports coach. Barring any surprises, I probably won't be coming back here much," Emery said.
Ronald was momentarily stunned speechless. When he regained his senses, overwhelming rage consumed all reason. He raised his hand and delivered a stinging slap across Emery's face. "You're actually leaving? Don't tell me you're cutting ties with the Wilson family for Aubree?"
Emery kept his head bowed in silence. His silence spoke volumes.
'Aubree doesn't want to forgive me,' Emery thought. 'After making my players throw matches, I don't deserve to keep managing Apex Squad. Maybe it's better if I just leave—at least that might make Aubree happy, and maybe I can finally find some peace of mind.'
Stubbornly, Emery continued, "I won't be leaving until after the New Year at the earliest. After I'm gone, Dad, take care of yourself and Mom. And if you can, please try to be a little kinder to Aubree."
Ronald's face turned beet red with rage. Inwardly, he fumed, 'Aubree is a damn scourge.
'Of all the damn times we could have brought her back or kept her from leaving, we just had to nod and let Aubree walk away without a fight—right when we should have held on the tightest.'