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."

has reached out to me dozens of times, begging for your help. They asked you to

After a

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

abilities. She was Jane

desk. "I'll set it

moved with such urgency as though afraid she might change her

for more than

at a red

the passenger seat, Seline glanced at Jenson's

been Suzanne's boyfriend. Finally, through her persistence and

matter. What mattered was that Jenson now saw her as sweet

her up and bring her along. She felt like

Suzanne, she was old

the smug glint in her eyes and looked up at Jenson with admiration. "Jenson, how much longer until we

an hour. Getting impatient already?" Jenson turned to her

worried about you driving for so long. You work day and night on set, and I... I feel bad for

shyly, her cheeks flushing a soft pink. The sight was so tempting

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

people avoid the

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

the truth. Helping the Alvarez family was necessary if he wanted to forge a partnership with them, even if the thought of Alan's blood-drinking condition made his skin crawl. Seline's gaze deepened with admiration, a faint smirk tugging at her lips. Jenson was such

against Jenson's, her voice soft and

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

cheeks flushed crimson, and she playfully nudged him, her voice tinged with

his thin lips curling into a teasing

barely audible as she murmured, "I...

was filled with Jenson's rich,