Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 285

"Here's your gift," Austin stated.

Suzanne turned to him, her gaze falling on the small square box he placed before her.

His eyes held a trace of amusement as he said warmly, "Go on. Open it."

Yasmine and Aaron smiled as they watched.

Suzanne traced her fingers over the box, its velvet texture soft to the touch. Picking it up carefully, she lifted the lid.

Her eyes lit up instantly. Inside lay a platinum necklace adorned with multicolored gemstones. To an untrained eye, it might seem ordinary, but Suzanne recognized its origin at a glance.

It was a custom piece from the Art Deco era, commissioned by Iluria nobility. Handcrafted in gold, it featured inlays of aquamarine and diamonds. The design was inspired by leaves-each one meticulously textured and sculpted by hand, exuding both elegance and timeless charm.

"An antique necklace like this has a starting price in the millions. Well done, brat! You spoil your wife with something this exquisite, yet I never got such treatment!" Yasmine teased.

Austin remained unfazed. "You have Aaron. You don't need me pampering you."

Yasmine was momentarily speechless while Aaron chuckled but wisely stayed out of it.

Suzanne felt a flicker of awkwardness, but there was no denying the necklace's beauty and rarity. It was exactly her style.

then, she had been fascinated with collecting antique jewelry, eager to study the craftsmanship behind them. Yet despite years of searching, she had never

now, Austin had gifted her one for her

him, eyes filled with delight. "I

hesitant to touch it. Sweat from her fingers could tarnish

highly susceptible to sweat

of him

left her. Seeing her genuinely pleased brought a rare

Yasmine observed Austin and

ovelbet

the first time had seen him like

was deeply

attention back to Suzanne. The joy on Suzanne's face

to tell the difference. Suzanne was nothing like those materialistic women

price tag. It was appreciation, a genuine respect for the craftsmanship and history

Emma's head popped out from the side of the

necklace is so pretty. Uncle Austin, put it on Aunt Suzanne!" she urged.

turned to her, pinching her round little cheeks

could refuse, Austin

she glanced at Yasmine and Aaron. They both smiled, and

the necklace, waiting for her to turn

She wore a smile and nodded. Wearing such a piece was