Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 11

The elevator came to a stop. As the doors slid open, Suzanne didn't say a word.

She and Shane stepped out together, but before they had taken more than a few steps, a deep, familiar voice called out from behind her, "Suzanne."

She could tell it was Jenson without turning around.

Shane rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "Here comes the clingy ex."

Jenson was definitely regretting it now.

Suzanne didn't acknowledge the voice or stop walking.

Jenson's expression darkened at the realization that Suzanne was ignoring him.

Holding back his frustration, he quickly closed the distance between them. In just a few strides, he reached her side and grabbed her arm. Suzanne was forced to stop and turned to him with a deep frown. "Let go."

Jenson's grip tightened on her slender wrist. His voice was low and firm. "Suzanne, it's been months since we last saw each other. Don't you think we should talk?"

Annoyance flared in Suzanne's chest as she tried to free herself from his grasp. Her tone was cold and sharp. "Mr. Lambert, please behave yourself."

Just then, Seline, who had chased after Jenson, caught up and saw the scene unfolding. She stomped her foot in frustration and shouted, "Jenson!"

But before she could say anything more, Jenson shot her a cold, warning glare. The sheer intensity of it made her freeze, her breath hitching. She didn't dare utter another word.

Seline knew Jenson well enough to understand that pushing him now would only backfire. But seeing him holding Suzanne's hand made her blood boil. Her eyes burned with rage as she glared at Suzanne.

All that bitch knew was to seduce Jenson. The fury simmering in Seline's chest was unbearable, but there was nothing she could do about it.

Jenson turned his attention back to Suzanne and softened his tone as he said, "Suzanne, just give me ten minutes. That's all I'm asking. I only want to talk to you. Nothing else."

He waited patiently for her response. He had spoken calmly, but his hand still held her wrist firmly, showing no intention of letting go.

Suzanne's irritation grew. Unable to free herself, her tone turned colder. "Mr. Lambert, we're done. Since you're already with Seline, I suggest you stay faithful to her and stop cheating."

Jenson's brows furrowed slightly, a flicker of displeasure crossing his face, though he masked it quickly. His voice remained gentle as he replied, "Suzanne, there's nothing between me and Seline."

Seline froze. That wasn't what Jenson said when they were sleeping together.

Her eyes blazed with anger as she glared at Suzanne, her fists clenching tightly at her sides. This was all Suzanne's fault. Even after breaking up with Jenson, she was still finding ways to steal his attention.

Shane finally had enough. He stepped forward and shoved Jenson's hand away with enough force to make him stumble slightly. His tone was ice-cold as he said, "What kind of grown man grabs someone in public like this? Have some decency."

Jenson steadied himself, his eyes narrowing as he fixed Shane with a frosty glare. But before he could say anything, Shane casually adjusted his sleeves, looking utterly unbothered as he added, "So, what do you want to talk about? That your cheating wasn't real? Or that you're hoping to get back together with her?"

Suzanne's lips twitched into a faint smirk. Shane really was her best ally.

"Shane, this is between me and Suzanne. Out of respect for her, I won't stoop to your level."

Shane's face immediately twisted with disdain. "Oh, really? Go ahead. Let's see how you 'stoop to my level.' Do you think the whole world revolves around you? Who do you think you are, huh?"

Shane's mouth ran like a firecracker, tearing into Jenson without hesitation. If they weren't in public, he would've already flattened Jenson to the ground. Seriously! He had seen shameless people before, but never anyone with skin this thick.