Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 275

The onlookers wondered if Suzanne and Seline were about to go head-to-head.

The entire design department tensed up instantly. Some instinctively thought about slipping away, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire.

Just then, Seline stepped forward and stopped right in front of Suzanne. Admiration flickered in her eyes as she exclaimed, "Sue, you're incredible!"

Suzanne glared at her as if she had lost her mind. She couldn't help but wonder if Seline would get tired of keeping up this act.

Seline's fingers dug into the leather of her purse as she fought to keep her jealousy and frustration in check. But on the surface, she wore a bright, practiced smile.

"Sue, I had no idea you and Mr. Lambert were so close that he actually brought you onto the show. You should introduce us sometime," she continued.

The room fell into a hushed silence as they wondered if Suzanne got on the show because of Jenson and was her so-called miracle doctor persona just a product of the production team's marketing. The way everyone looked at Suzanne shifted.

Lillian folded her arms and sneered, "Dr. Smith, huh? Turns out it's all just hype from the show. And here I thought she actually had some real skills."

She had assumed Suzanne was someone truly impressive. But if her doctor persona was just a media fabrication, then what was there to be afraid of?

Sensing the shift in the room, Macey immediately stepped forward, placing herself between Suzanne and the others.

shot Lillian a sharp glare and scoffed. "That still puts her miles

glint flashed in Seline's

does is run her

hoping the crowd would turn on Suzanne. But Macey-how

with anger as she raised

stood her

slightly as she stepped forward, gently tugging Macey's arm. "Don't waste your breath on people who don't have real skills," she

at her comments. She uncrossed her arms, her fists clenched. "What's

"How dare she act so smug

stuck out her tongue, and taunted, "Exactly what

back behind Suzanne, looking rather pleased

burned red with rage. She lunged forward, snapping, "Macey Scott, I swear I'll rip that mouth right off

grab Macey. But before she could, Suzanne's hand shot out, gripping Lillian's wrist in a tight, unyielding

Let go! That hurts!" Lillian

how is she this strong?"

Suzanne shoved her back. Lillian stumbled, completely losing

managed to catch herself by gripping the back of a chair. She steadied her footing, then lifted her head,

Why would you do that?" Her fingers dug so hard into

getting out of