Her Hidden Crowns
Chapter 1
“I’ve agreed to marry Austin.”
In the dimly lit room, Suzanne Yates held her phone tightly. Her voice was soft as she shared the news with her best friend.
Her best friend froze, clearly stunned, but then she let out a breath of relief. “So, you’re finally breaking up with Jenson? After all these years, that big star never once made your relationship public. He even let his fans tear you apart. I’ve been waiting for this day
Suzanne’s for sured calm. “You’re right.”
“But…” Her friend hesitated, “Why now? Does Jenson know about the engagement? Have you set a date to get your marriage certificate?”
“It’s already decided,” Suzanne said quietly. “We’re getting the marriage certificate tomorrow.”
“Suzanne”
At that moment, the door flew open, and Jenson Lambert barged in. His figure was tall and imposing. His face was strikingly handsome, one of the Trasons he was worshiped by countless fans.
“Marriage certificate? Suzanne, when did I ever agree to marry you tomorrow!”
Suzanne ended the call, muttering a quick, “I’ll call you back,” before turning to face him
She didn’t explain and only asked, “Why are you here?”
“You sent me that text. You obviously wanted me to come.” Jenson held up his phone, his voice sharp and condescending. “Three months, Suzanne. Isn’t this enough drama?
On his screen was the message she sent him yesterday. “Jenson, if you’re not at the city clerk’s office by 10:00 am tomorrow, we’re done.”
Suzanne stared at her own words with a dull and distant prze
Before she could respond, Jenson’s cold voice sliked through the air. “I’m at the peak of my career. I have projects lined up. Do you even realize what getting married now would do?”
“I do,” Suzanne replied, her lips curving into a faint smile. “I was wrong. I won’t bring it up again.”
“You” Jenson was caught off guard. He had been ready to argue, but her sudden compliance left him speechless.
Noticing her pale complexion, his tone softened slightly. For once, he said gently, “Good. I’m glad you understand. We’ll get married someday, just not now. And stop being paranoid. There’s nothing going on between Seline and me.”
Suzanne let out a soft laugh
If she hadn’t seen it for herself, she wouldn’t have believed that her ambitious boyfriend who was always dodging the paparazzi would risk getting cozy
with Seline Yates.
She had loved jenson for ten years, always standing quietly in his shadow, willing to be at his beck and call
e trauma of the betrayal. Her father quickly remarried,
Her father cheated on her mother when she was young. Her already frail mother died from the t bringing home a new wife and a new stepsister for Suzanne.
Seline became the Yates family’s cherished princess, taking in
everything that should have been Suzanne’s. Suzanne, on the other hand, was left to endure
their cold treatment
Then, Jenson appeared. He had been her warmth, her light. She clung to him, believing he was her salvation. She thought they would be together forever until Seline decided she wanted Jenson too
At first, Jenson had rejected Seline outright, saying, “I know exactly how the Yates family has treated Suzanne. I’ll always take her side. Stay away from
Suzanne had been deeply touched and reassured by his words.
to admire you. I
But Seline, being spoiled and confident, wasn’t easily deterred. “I don’t care what you think of me. You’re my idol, and I have every right to don’t have what it takes to like you if I give up just because of a few harsh words.”
Despite her delicate appearance, Seline’s words were bold and self–assured. She carried herself like a proud kitten–fragile yet fiercely independent
Jenson was taken aback by her. He stared at her seriously. “How could you simply throw yourself at me?”
Seline tilted her chin up, letting out a soft, haughty hum. “Tin just a fan supporting her idol. I’m not here to ruin your relationship with my sister. Millions of people say they like you, so why can’t I? I like you!”
Suzanne’s heart clenched painfully.
It wasn’t because of Seline’s words; it was because of Jenson’s reaction toward Seline’s actions that crossed the line and flimatious behavior. Instead of feeling uncomfortable, his truse expression softened and he even smiled.
The two of them looked like characters in a TV show. And what followed next only proved that point.
Seline started standing between her and Jenson more and more.
The two exchanged contact information. Dates that were supposed to be just Suzanne and Jenson turned into awkward outings with Seline tagging along
Suzame had never liked Seline, so she made her displeasure clear. At first, Jenson would try to comfort her, saying, “She’s just a fan. I’m giving her a little time and attention, fulfilling a simple wish. I’ll ask her to leave soon.”
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But that never happened. Instead, Seline stayed, and the distance between Suzanne and Jenson grow.
“You can’t blame her for what your parents did,” Jenson told Suzanne. “Seline is innocent, She’s sweet and soft. She has never done anything wrong Seline has never said a bad word about you. Why do you keep targeting her? If you’re upset, take it out on your father. Picking on a little girl is beneath
Suzanne felt a deep chill setting inside her.
After that, arguments became frequent, and Jenson grew increasingly busy. At first, he made an effort to see her when he could, but soon, even his texts became rare.
Suzanne thought he was genuinely busy until she heard through someone on the inside that he had found time to take Seline to an amusement park. He brought her to his company and bis sets. He even bought her Hermes bags.
Suzanne had also received a Hermes gift box, but when she opened it, she found it was just some accessories.
When she confronted Jenson, he responded impatiently, insisting that he was just indulging in a fan and that Suzanne should stop making a big deal out
Suzanne tried to compromise until she received photos of them kissing at different places.
They had come from Seline herself, attached with a scornful text. She was totally unlike the shy and soft young lady Jenson had claimed she was
“You see it now, don’t you? Jenson likes the now! You’ll never be as loved as me!”
At that moment, Suzanne’s world crumbled. Naturally, she confronted Jenson. Her outburst led to him ignoring her completely for three months.
She told herself it was all a misunderstanding, that he was upset because she had overreacted. Maybe there was a way to fix things, so she mustered the courage to send that message last night.
But shortly after hitting send, she saw them together with her own eyes. Thinking back on everything, Suzanne’s laugh grow louder.
Jenson frowned, sensing something off. “What are you laughing about? Are you still mad? I told you, Seline and I-
text. Since you weren’t at
“I believe you,” Suzanne Interrupted him, her tone calm as she looked him straight in the eye. “But I meant what I said in my n the city clerk’s office by 10:00 am, we’re done. From now on, let’s go our seperate ways.”
