Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 229

A few people huddled together, whispering among themselves.

"Looks like she really slept her way to that contract."

"Wouldn't be surprising. She's gorgeous, and that design is solid. It makes sense that Mr. Young approved it."

"The heiress of Yates Corporation, selling herself just to land a deal. She really went all in, huh?"

"People will do anything to keep their spot in the company."

Suzanne simply glanced at them with an indifferent look, making no effort to explain. Trying to reason with people who thought on a completely different level was a waste of time. Besides, she couldn't care less about her so-called

reputation.

Seline, however, took her silence as guilt. A triumphant glint flashed through her eyes. The contract being signed was a win for the company, and since she was the department manager, the credit would naturally go to her.

On top of that, Khalil had supposedly slept with Suzanne. Now, there was no way Jenson would ever look at her again.

This was a perfect two-for-one deal.

chest, but she kept her expression composed. She let out a soft chuckle and turned to Suzanne with a seemingly concerned smile. "You worked hard

many people around, she had

words of "reassurance", she quickly added, "Anyway, I'll let you get back to work. I need

for a response, she spun on her heel and walked off briskly. She was afraid that if she lingered, she might not be able to

whispers in the office made Tanya's expression darken. She bit her lip as she looked at Suzanne,

excellent mood. She hummed a little tune as she strolled into her office. She plopped into her chair and spun in it lightly. A huge grin was plastered across her face as she

What a fantastic day.

sudden knock on the door made her pause. Setting her coffee cup aside, she curved her lips into a pleasant

stepped inside. Her fingers twisted anxiously in front

glanced at Tanya impatiently. "What's with the nervous act? Just say whatever you need

coffee cup and took

for a beat but eventually blurted

Mr. Young... I didn't

on the cup tightened. She set it down and lifted her gaze, her brows knitting together as

of unease

head down, not daring to meet her eyes. In a low voice, she explained, "I mean... Mr. Young never actually slept with

she was promoted to deputy manager, and she had failed. She had no idea how angry Seline

to her feet, her