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,

into excitement. Mandy leaned

bad. He

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

so-called expertise! Just one day and her treatment had already

Clearing her throat, she said in a warning tone, "You

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 can

ring and

glared at Mandy with frustration. "Mom, why did you give him that ring? It's worth a fortune. He's just a household staff. Does he even

butler. He wasn't

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

took the jewelry, still frowning. She understood the

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

idea sent a thrill through her. She couldn't contain her growing excitement. Suzanne was nothing but

and took a sip, clearly pleased. "It

scoffed coldly. "I actually thought she might be Jane Smith. But to impersonate Jane after her disappearance for years? That's bold. I can't wait to see how she cleans up this

softly, her tone dripping with

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

great. I won't even

smiled warmly at Seline, reaching out to tuck a stray strand of

a smug expression.

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