Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Her Hidden Crowns Ch 177

Chapter 177

Austin's brows knitted slighth as he stepped forward, positioning himself subtly between Suzanne and Christopher. His voice was calm but firm. "That won't be necessary" Yasmine glanced over, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Aaron, let's go. We're not headed in the same direction anywag."

Aaron blinked in rentusion, wondering aloud, "Not in the same direction?"

Their villa and Starview Villa practically sat in the same part of town. Before he could dwell on it, Yasmine had already taken his hand and was leading him toward the car. Austin cast a look at Yasmine, has brow twitching almost imperceptibly Suzanne, too, was puzzled.

past then, Christopher's phone rang

After glancing at the screen for a moment, he answered the call, and his expression darkened within seconds. His mice immed cold as he said, "Alright, I got i After ending the call, he tuned to Austin and the others, asking. "Did you run into an attack on your way herehi

Austin didn't see the nood to hide anything and simply responded with a low hum.

then the short distance between the Hall residence and the Zander residence as well as the Zanders extensive reach word of it.

was no surprise that Christopher had already gotten

Without hesitation, Christopher snapped his fingers toward a corner of the garden. Almost instantly, a dozen bodyguards stepped forward, standing at attention as they saluted him. Their sharp posture and commanding presence made it clear they were no ordinary security,

heed to the group, explaining, "I'll have them escort you all home tonight. Mr. Hall, I hope you won't refuse this gesture of goodwill from

the Hall tamily members in his care,

cast a briel glance at Suzanne and then nodded.

rode in

the rearview

in the back seat, his mind

they together?" he

no warmth, no closes between them-none of

least not until they arrived

without warning, he reached for Suzanne's

stiffened instantly while Christopher's eyes

Curistopher and politely said, "Thanks for the

awkwardly and replied, "Uh,

him. "Why don't you come in for

late, and I need to check on my grandpa. I'll take a rain check. See

not to press further. With that, the two

really are together," Ciristopher

sigh, he muttered, "Guess I'll just stay single

just maybe his time had come it turned out, he was allearly