Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 282

Tahlia's wrist was so swollen that it looked like a ham hock, and her smudged makeup, streaked with tears, left her looking completely disheveled.

She was beyond miserable. Whenever she used the same tricks, no man had ever been this cold, let alone resorted to actual violence.

Zane sat slumped on the ground, his mind reeling.

This was bad!

Austin was infamous for his ruthlessness. If he held a grudge, years of Zane's hard work could be wiped out in an instant. It felt like his entire world was collapsing.

Tahlia, still sobbing, looked up at him. "Dad, it hurts so much. Take me to the hospital."

Austin was too dangerous. If she had another chance, she would never have provoked him. It wasn't worth it. The pain she felt now was unbearable. He was a monster!

Zane snapped his head up and glared at her, his voice ice-cold. "Useless! You can't even seduce a man. What good are you?"

Tahlia's eyes widened in disbelief, her lips trembling. "Dad... what are you saying?"

This was his idea. She never would have known Austin was here otherwise. Now that things had gone wrong, Zane was blaming everything on her.

he scoffed. "Figure it out yourself."

falling even harder. Her father didn't care for

tore from her throat as she clutched her head. "You're all heartless

his mind still simmering with irritation. Then, he pulled out his phone and was about to

dropped to a murmur. "Three more

for a moment before he

the line connected,

...

of an eye,

in her sketches, determined to wrap up her work

Starview Villa, the spacious study was decorated with minimalist wooden furniture on a white carpet, giving the room a cozy elegance. A wooden desk sat by the floor-to-ceiling windows, perfectly positioned

her plush chair with a tablet in hand,

complete, she set down her stylus, reviewed her work, and then finally lifted her head to take in

she stretched and felt the tension

phone rang, pulling her from the moment. Opening her eyes, she glanced at

on Aaron's

soft smile played on her lips as she said warmly, "Suzanne, Emma misses you. Are you free tonight? We'd