Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 266

After that, Suzanne looked toward Alan and said, "Mr. Alvarez, let me feel your pulse."

Alan, who had just sat down next to Suzanne, paused for a moment. Then, he glanced at her with a sincere look in his eyes. "Truth be told, I'm not feeling unwell. I'm really sorry for getting you to come over here today."

Suzanne stared at Alan in surprise. She couldn't believe that he was being so frank with her.

She couldn't understand why he went through all that to summon her here. She furrowed her brows and asked, "Why did you get me to come here?"

Alan pondered in silence for a moment before answering, "So that the Yateses will know that I'm here to back you up."

Feeling a little worried that Suzanne would get mad upon hearing these words, he fixed his eyes on her. After all, it was true that he did so out of his own initiative.

A look of surprise flashed across Suzanne's face. Clearly, she hadn't expected that to be why he summoned her.

Alan was certainly worried that she'd be upset after being called to come over out of the blue.

She picked up the cup of coffee on the table and took a sip.

Alan continued studying her. He pursed his lips and then spoke up again, "News about me picking you up today will surely spread. When the time comes, the Yates family will have to think about it before making a move on you."

If Suzanne hadn't pleaded with him over and over not to do anything, Alan would have already stepped in. Then, the Yates family wouldn't be oppressing Suzanne till now.

Alan let out a soft sigh. "Please don't be mad. I-I just want to repay you for saving my life. It won't be right for me to sit back and watch."

Suzanne curled her lips upward slightly. She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with what Alan did. On the contrary, she felt very thankful to him.

However, she was an independent woman. Throughout all these years, she felt that the only way for things to work out well was if she was powerful. There would never be any way out if she always relied on others.

Looking at Alan, she said in a casual tone, "Thank you. I appreciate your kind gesture. But I have to be the one to resolve my grievances with the Yates family."

The issues between her and Henry were too messy. Things would get more complicated the more the number of people who intervened.

She didn't even want Austin to intervene, let alone Alan.

Through Alan's gaze at her, Suzanne could feel that he felt a little sorry for her. He frowned and argued, "But they're going overboard. You're just a feeble woman—"