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 closer, and whispered, "Alan's

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

creeping onto his face. "Yes, and it's bad. He has practically destroyed

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

Suzanne's so-called

her expression. Her expression darkened as she fixed a cold gaze on Niall. Clearing her throat, she

ring resting on the table 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 and you'll be rewarded accordingly. You

ring and left the

you give him that ring?

merely a butler.

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

jewelry, still frowning. She understood the reasoning

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

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

took a sip, clearly pleased.

Jane Smith. But to impersonate Jane

laughed softly, her tone dripping

at the hospital. Now, just imagining her fall from

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

at Seline, reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind

even brighter. She tilted her head with a smug expression. "Of

over. "Mom, I'm going to tell Jenson