Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 236

Cheryl got up slowly, making sure not to wake Marley as she gently pulled the blanket over him. She tiptoed out of the room, careful not to make a sound.

The moment she stepped out, Marley's eyes fluttered open. His gaze was icy and unreadable, like a dark, bottomless pit.

Outside the room, Cheryl picked up the clothes scattered on the floor and quickly got dressed. Her body ached, but she ignored the discomfort as she knelt down to gather the cash that was still lying around.

She counted it carefully, and a small smile finally broke through her tired expression. The corner of her mouth stung from a cut, making her wince, but she didn't care.

She had enough money now.

Without wasting another second, Cheryl grabbed the cash and rushed straight to the hospital.

...

next morning, in the parking lot of Yates Corporation, Jenson sat in the back of his SUV while dressed in a sharp

show up. His fingers tapped impatiently on the armrest, a clear sign of his

grown closer. But

had wrapped up, and he still hadn't picked a new script. If Suzanne didn't help him soon, he'd be stuck in

watch and saw that it was 9:30 am. She should've been at

his phone and called

lit up when she saw Jenson's name on her screen. He never called her first. The other people in the room glanced at her as her phone buzzed, but she quickly stood up and

response and stepped out into the hallway to

voice bright and cheerful. "Why are you calling me this

was calling to explain that whole Suzanne situation from the tabloids. She couldn't

tone was all business. "I need you to set up a meeting with Suzanne.

and her smile dropped.