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.

phone into his pocket, stepped closer, and whispered, "Alan's

into excitement. Mandy leaned in, her tone

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

family for years, Niall knew how to gauge the

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

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

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

clutched the ring and

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

butler. He wasn't

Seline's lap. Her voice softened as she said, "Sweety,

understood the reasoning but couldn't help

acupuncture, Alan's urge to drink blood could be suppressed for a while. But if his condition has flared up again, doesn't that

contain her growing excitement. Suzanne was nothing

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

Smith. But to impersonate Jane after her disappearance for years? That's bold. I can't

laughed softly, her tone dripping with

her fall from grace filled Seline with satisfaction. Suzanne thought

won't even need to

to tuck a stray strand of hair

grin grew even brighter. She tilted her head with a smug expression. "Of course not. She's not even in

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