Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 6

Shane poured her a glass of juice, looking at her in disbelief. "You're clear-headed now? You've finally given up on Jenson?"

"Yeah," Suzanne responded lightly, taking a sip.

She had spent ten years with Jenson-ten long years of her life. Much of Jenson's current success was owed to her.

She had an unmatched eye for scripts, her instincts sharper than anyone else's in the industry. Every film Jenson starred in had been carefully vetted by her, each one turning into a blockbuster. But Jenson had never once acknowledged her contributions. Even when his fans attacked her relentlessly, Jenson never stood up for her.

Shane slapped the table in approval. "Good riddance! A guy who can't publicly acknowledge or stand up for you? He's not worth it."

Suzanne paused, caught off guard, before breaking into a laugh.

He was right. Everyone else had seen it clearly from the start while she had blinded herself for far too long.

Not wanting to dwell on the topic, Suzanne sat up straighter and changed the subject. "So, what's this emergency about?"

Hearing her tone shift, Shane immediately got serious. "You've heard of the Alvarez family's heir, right?"

Suzanne raised an eyebrow. "The Alvarez family? The one just second to the Hall family?"

Shane nodded quickly. "Yep, that Alvarez family. And I'm talking about Alan Alvarez."

Suzanne's interest piqued. "Go on."

The Alvarez family wasn't an enemy of the Hall family. In fact, the two families had a solid business relationship. Helping them out could earn her a valuable favor.

Shane hesitated for a moment, his expression turning a little strange. He cleared his throat. "You might not believe this, but Alan Alvarez has developed some sort of bizarre condition. During severe episodes, he has an uncontrollable urge to drink blood. His temper becomes volatile, almost explosive."

Suzanne frowned. "Drinking blood?"

"Exactly," Shane confirmed with a nod. "It's been going on for a while now, and no one's been able to figure out the cause. The situation is getting worse."

reached out to me dozens of times,

lightly on her knee, thinking it over. After a moment, she

lit up with relief and excitement. As long as she agreed, the rest

her abilities. She

to his desk. "I'll set it up

such urgency as though afraid she might change her mind. Suzanne couldn't help but chuckle softly,

stay serious for more than a few

sleek black Maybach waited at a red light at

the passenger seat, Seline

been in love with Jenson for years, but he had always been Suzanne's boyfriend. Finally, through her persistence

Whatever methods she had used didn't matter. What mattered was that Jenson now saw

to be handling business, but after her repeated pleading, he agreed to pick her up and bring her along. She felt like she

Suzanne, she

up at Jenson with admiration. "Jenson, how much longer until we

already?" Jenson turned to her

I'm just worried about you driving for so long. You work

flushing a soft pink.

confident smile. "Don't worry about me. I'm not that

eyes sparkled with admiration as she gazed at him. "Jenson, Alan's condition is so bad that most people avoid the Alvarez family altogether, but

her praise and said proudly, "Of course. Alan's my friend. I even found a famous doctor to help him. We're picking

thought of Alan's blood-drinking condition made his skin crawl.

her fingers brush against Jenson's, her voice soft

a hint of mischief as he murmured, "Dear Seline, you're

cheeks flushed crimson, and she playfully nudged him, her voice tinged with shyness. "Oh, Jenson, you're so

lips curling into a

head, her voice barely audible as she murmured, "I... I like

filled with Jenson's rich, carefree