Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 15

Suzanne was shocked to hear it was Richard. Alan's condition was quite stable. It shouldn't flare up so suddenly.

She had given Richard her number before, just in case something like this happened. Without hesitation, she put down the pillow, got out of bed, and said in a calm voice, "Alright, I'll be there right away."

After giving a few quick instructions, she hung up the phone, grabbed her things, and hurried out the door.

In the lavishly decorated living room of the Yates residence, Seline and Mandy sat on a grand couch beneath a grand crystal chandelier. They were trying on various dazzling pieces of jewelry.

Seline's delicate face was lit with joy as she admired the large aquamarine ring on her slender finger. She extended her hand to show Mandy, her voice brimming with excitement. "Mom, isn't this aquamarine stunning? Look at how pure the color is!"

Mandy smiled, picking up a pair of gemstone bracelets from the table. She gently clasped them around Seline's wrist. "This suits you better."

Under the glow of the chandelier, the gemstones sparkled brilliantly.

These were expensive pieces Mandy had won at an auction. They were essential for attending high-profile events.

Seline looked at the bracelets adorning her wrist and beamed. She leaned her head on Mandy's shoulder, playfully saying, "Mom, you're the best."

Mandy hugged her, and the two laughed together.

At that moment, the butler, Niall Cooper, entered the room with his phone. He glanced around to make sure they were alone before approaching. "Mrs. Yates, there's news from the Alvarez family."

Both women immediately straightened up, their expressions turning grave as they looked at Niall. Mandy leaned forward. "What happened?"

Seline instinctively gripped Mandy's arm, tension rising as she waited for the

answer.

slipped his phone into his pocket, stepped closer,

exchanged a look of surprise, which quickly turned into excitement. Mandy leaned in, her tone sharp

bad. He has practically destroyed everything

years, Niall knew how to gauge the mood of his masters and deliver news with

exhilaration. So much for Suzanne's so-called expertise! Just one day and her treatment had

she fixed a cold gaze on Niall. Clearing her throat, she said in a warning tone,

lit up immediately. He carefully picked up the ring, cradling it in his hand, and broke into a smile. "You can trust me. I'll handle everything discreetly." Mandy's smile returned to her face. She sat down, nodded,

clutched the ring and left

"Mom, why did you give him that ring? It's worth a fortune. He's just a household staff. Does he even deserve

butler. He wasn't worth a

placed it in Seline's lap. Her voice softened as she said, "Sweety, remember,

took the jewelry, still frowning. She understood the reasoning but couldn't help feeling it was a

quickly shifted back to what Niall had said earlier. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she recalled the details. "Suzanne said that with acupuncture, Alan's urge to drink blood could be suppressed for a while. But if his condition has flared up again, doesn't that mean Suzanne is

thrill through her. She couldn't contain

pleased. "It seems we don't even

Mandy scoffed coldly. "I actually thought she might be Jane Smith. But to impersonate Jane after her disappearance for years? That's bold. I

laughed softly, her

back to Suzanne's arrogant demeanor at the hospital. Now, just imagining her fall from grace filled Seline with satisfaction. Suzanne thought she was untouchable. Now, she was at rock

all that great. I won't even need to lift a

tuck a stray strand of

with a smug expression.

Mandy, her excitement bubbling over. "Mom, I'm