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.

stepped closer, and

into excitement. Mandy

nodded enthusiastically, a smile creeping onto his face. "Yes, and it's bad. He has practically destroyed everything in the house, demanding blood to

how to gauge the mood

heart raced with exhilaration. So much for Suzanne's so-called

she fixed a cold gaze on Niall. Clearing her

and broke into a smile. "You can trust me. I'll handle everything discreetly." Mandy's smile returned to her face. She sat down,

the ring and

arms and glared at Mandy with frustration. "Mom, why did you give him that ring? It's worth

was merely a butler. He wasn't

the other gemstone jewelry from the table and placed it in Seline's lap.

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

with acupuncture, Alan's urge to drink blood could be suppressed for a while. But

sent a thrill through her. She couldn't contain her growing

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

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

laughed softly, her tone dripping

the hospital. Now, just imagining her fall from grace filled Seline with satisfaction. Suzanne thought she was untouchable. Now, she was at

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

tuck a stray strand of hair behind her

with a smug expression.

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