Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 10

Jenson couldn't believe that this was the woman who had claimed to love him so much. He wouldn't have hired Jeremy if she had told him earlier. He had endured so much to get Jeremy to agree.

Suzanne found Jenson laughable. What right did he have to question her?

Joe noticed Richard's signal and immediately stepped in to smooth things over. "Mr. Lambert, please don't be upset. Dr. Smith must have her reasons for staying silent."

Richard quickly followed, wanting Shane to calm down. "Mr. Doyle, please calm down. There's no need for things to get tense."

Suzanne didn't even spare them a glance. Instead, she looked at Richard and said, "Mr. Alvarez, I've finished today's treatment. I'll be leaving for now."

Richard rushed forward with a friendly smile. "Dr. Smith, Mr. Doyle, let me arrange your ride."

Though visibly displeased, Shane still responded with a faint smile, "No need. We drove here. See you next time."

Richard nodded, still beaming. "Of course. We'll stay in touch."

With that, Shane and Suzanne walked toward the elevator together.

Jenson's gaze stayed glued to Suzanne. His expression was hard to read, but he quickly followed them.

"Jenson! Where are you going?" Seline called out in a panic.

But Jenson didn't reply, nor did he intend to stop.

Seline clenched her teeth in frustration, stomping her foot. She silently cursed Suzanne. If it weren't for her, Seline wouldn't have been humiliated, and Jenson wouldn't have left her standing there.

Inside the elevator, Suzanne stood side-by-side with Shane. Her head was slightly lowered, her expression cold.

Shane glanced at her, trying to offer comfort. "Don't let them get to you. As long as I'm here, I won't let them cause any more trouble."

Suzanne's lips curved in a faint smile. "It was probably just a fluke. I doubt we'll run into them again during Alan's treatment."

Shane nodded before asking, "How's his condition?"

Suzanne shifted her gaze to the floor indicator in the elevator, her tone steady. "It's curable, but it's going to be tricky. The treatment will take time."

Shane smiled and relaxed. "That's fine. As long as it can be cured, that's all that matters."

He leaned casually against the elevator wall confidently. "I told you—you're irreplaceable. You've been out of the game for two years, and you're making waves the moment you step back in. That's so you."

At last, this hidden gem was getting the recognition it deserved.

Suzanne, however, didn't seem particularly affected by his praise. Her return to the field wasn't about glory but breaking free from the shackles of love. Ten years of loving Jenson had taught her that her career was worth far more than romance.

Shane noticed her silence and asked gently, "Have you really let it go?"

Suzanne immediately caught on and met his gaze with a small, calm smile."Of course."

If she hadn't, she'd indeed be a fool.