Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 244

Herman was indeed generous.

He flopped onto the couch, grabbing a towel to dry his still-damp hair. A mischievous smile played on his lips. "We're family. No need to be so formal. Besides, you helped me out last time."

Suzanne smiled faintly and exchanged a few more words with Herman before hanging up. Herman worked quickly. The digital copy of the script was sent to Suzanne in no time. She skimmed through it, confirming it was the same script she had seen before.

A wicked smile played on her lips as she thought it was time for Jenson to really know what despair felt like.

Without missing a beat, she pulled up Jenson's contact info and promptly emailed him the script. Barely a moment later, his reply popped up. He said, "Received. I'll take a look."

Suzanne barely glanced at it before letting it sit. With that done, she set herself up to get back to work. She was so absorbed in her tasks that she lost track of time. An hour slipped by unnoticed until a dull ache crept up her neck, prompting her to stretch.

she propped her phone up on her desk while she eased her stiff

to her casual tone, sounded genuinely excited. "Suzanne, you're incredible!

for an awards-worthy script, and the Despair script she had sent

she replied, "If you

this. A big smile spread across his face

selections. He decided that maybe for his own benefit, he'd be kinder to her from now on.

banter, Suzanne cut in, "No need. Consider this script as my token of thanks for helping me seal that deal with Mr. Young

really had no limits. Even after being all sweet and

tough, the more it confirmed his suspicions that deep down, she still cared about him. A