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.

his phone into his pocket, stepped

surprise, which quickly turned into excitement.

smile creeping onto his face. "Yes, and it's bad.

years, Niall knew how to gauge

much for Suzanne's so-called expertise! Just

her throat, she said in a warning

and placed it in front of the butler. Niall's eyes 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, and waved him off. "Good. Just keep me informed

the ring and

him that ring? It's worth a fortune. He's just a household

was merely a butler. He

the table and placed it in Seline's lap. Her voice

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

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

her. She couldn't contain her growing excitement. Suzanne was nothing but a

cup and took a sip, clearly pleased. "It seems we don't even

back on the table, Mandy scoffed coldly. "I actually thought she might be Jane Smith. But to impersonate Jane after

softly, her tone dripping

imagining her fall from grace filled Seline with satisfaction. Suzanne thought she was

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

smiled warmly at Seline, reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

head with a

her excitement bubbling over. "Mom, I'm going to tell Jenson right away. There's no way he's going