Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 275

The onlookers wondered if Suzanne and Seline were about to go head-to-head.

The entire design department tensed up instantly. Some instinctively thought about slipping away, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire.

Just then, Seline stepped forward and stopped right in front of Suzanne. Admiration flickered in her eyes as she exclaimed, "Sue, you're incredible!"

Suzanne glared at her as if she had lost her mind. She couldn't help but wonder if Seline would get tired of keeping up this act.

Seline's fingers dug into the leather of her purse as she fought to keep her jealousy and frustration in check. But on the surface, she wore a bright, practiced smile.

"Sue, I had no idea you and Mr. Lambert were so close that he actually brought you onto the show. You should introduce us sometime," she continued.

The room fell into a hushed silence as they wondered if Suzanne got on the show because of Jenson and was her so-called miracle doctor persona just a product of the production team's marketing. The way everyone looked at Suzanne shifted.

Lillian folded her arms and sneered, "Dr. Smith, huh? Turns out it's all just hype from the show. And here I thought she actually had some real skills."

She had assumed Suzanne was someone truly impressive. But if her doctor persona was just a media fabrication, then what was there to be afraid of?

Sensing the shift in the room, Macey immediately stepped forward, placing herself between Suzanne and the others.

She shot Lillian a sharp glare and scoffed. "That still puts her miles ahead of you. You don't even have a shot at being hyped up."

A cold glint flashed in Seline's eyes.

"Why is this woman everywhere? All she does is run her mouth all day," she cursed inwardly.

She had staged this little scene perfectly, hoping the crowd would turn on Suzanne. But Macey—how dare she interfere?

Lillian's expression twisted with anger as she raised a hand. "You!"

But Macey stood her ground, unflinching.

Suzanne's expression softened slightly as she stepped forward, gently tugging Macey's arm. "Don't waste your breath on people who don't have real skills," she said.

Lillian's face darkened at her comments. She uncrossed her arms, her fists clenched. "What's that supposed to mean?"