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 whispered, "Alan's

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

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

family for years, Niall knew how to gauge the mood of his masters and deliver

So much for Suzanne's so-called expertise! Just

Her expression darkened as she fixed a cold gaze on Niall. Clearing her throat, she said in a warning tone, "You do understand that some

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

clutched the ring and left

why did you give him that ring? It's

a butler. He wasn't

gemstone jewelry from the table and placed it in Seline's lap. Her voice softened as she said, "Sweety, remember,

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

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

She couldn't contain her growing

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

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

her tone dripping with

thought back to Suzanne's arrogant demeanor at the hospital. Now, just imagining her fall from grace filled Seline

all that great. I won't even

a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

tilted her head with a smug

the jewelry back into its box, she stood and turned to Mandy, her excitement bubbling over. "Mom, I'm going