Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin) novel Chapter 249

Henry had been plotting against him all along?

Frankie's anger surged, his expression darkening to an extreme.

Todd, unable to contain his fury, cursed outright, "That old bastard! I'll kill him!"

He had always found it strange how Suzanne had managed to escape his grasp time and time again. Now, it all made sense. It was Henry pulling the strings.

He had even drugged her back then, yet she had still managed to resist. No wonder—Henry must have botched the dose on purpose.

Realization dawned on him. Everything was clear now.

Suzanne, feeling parched, instinctively wanted to drink some water, but when her eyes landed on the coffee and pastries on the table, she found them revolting and held back.

Instead, she continued, "I've heard some things. You might find them interesting, Mr. Lloyd."

Frankie immediately turned to her with suspicion in his gaze. "Dr. Smith, what is it?"

Right now, all he wanted was to make Henry pay for what he had done.

Suzanne remained composed, her tone casual. "Since you're my client, I'll share this with you for free."

Frankie straightened his back, fully engaged. "Thank you, Dr. Smith. What do you know?"

Shane had been watching Suzanne the entire time, and at this moment, excitement flickered in his eyes. He loved seeing her stir things up.

Only then did Suzanne, still calm, deliver her words with ease. "The Yates family is preparing to come after you. And from the looks of it, they're well-prepared."

Frankie was visibly shocked. "What?"

That old bastard still dared to target the Lloyd family? He hadn't even gone after Henry for his previous schemes, yet Henry was already planning his next move?

Still, suspicion lingered in Frankie's mind. He eyes Suzanne and asked, "Dr. Smith, how do you know this so clearly?"

Suzanne frowned slightly.

What a cunning old fox. He wasn't so easy to fool.

She had no reason to linger even a second longer. Everything in this place disgusted her.

Todd panicked. He struggled to his feet, silver needles still protruding from his body. "Dr. Smith, you're just leaving me like this?"

But he had stood too quickly, and the sharp pain radiating from his meridians sent him collapsing back onto the stool.

Frankie rushed forward to help him but, realizing he might touch the needles, recoiled at the last second.

Suzanne turned back to glance at Todd, one delicate brow arching slightly. Amusement flickered in her eyes before she casually replied, "Bear with it."

Then, without another word, she walked out.

Frankie and Todd were left there, helpless.

Frankie, scrambling to regain composure, hurried after them. "Dr. Smith, let me arrange for someone to drive you."

Suzanne waved a hand dismissively. "No need. We drove here ourselves."