Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 257

Henry looked at Seline and asked, "What's your plan?"

A glint flashed in Seline's eyes as she leaned in and whispered to him.

Moments later, Henry's tense expression eased, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he nodded in approval. "Alright, we'll do it your way."

With the crisis seemingly averted, the tension in the room lightened.

Mandy gazed at Henry with feigned concern. "Honey, your injuries are serious. Let's go to the hospital. Seeing you like this breaks my heart."

Suppressing her resentment, she tried to appear worried.

Henry touched his bruised face and shook his head. "No need. It's just a small injury."

In reality, it hurt like hell.

A trip to the hospital would cost money, and right now, he couldn't afford unnecessary expenses.

Pointing at the jewelry on the table, he ordered, "Sell everything in this house. Bring me all the money. I need it."

when Mandy grabbed her arm, stopping her. Mandy quickly answered,

Henry's expression soften slightly. He gestured toward Seline. "Get

injuries before silently heading upstairs. She was fuming

she opened the safe and pulled out her treasured jewelry. As she

have to sell

welled in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks.

at the door startled

she shoved the jewelry back into the safe, wiped her tears,

expression dark. Glancing cautiously toward the master bedroom to ensure Henry hadn't noticed, Mandy slipped inside and shut

she lowered her head and whimpered, "Mom, I don't want to sell

treasures were her

gently, her voice soothing

making them worthless for now. But these jewelry pieces were tangible wealth. Once sold, retrieving them would be nearly impossible. Mandy

hesitated. "But

Given his mood tonight, it was clear he was

won't sell

she

Dream on!