Chapter 259

Suzanne picked up her phone and was momentarily stunned. Austin?

The last time they had spoken, she had interrupted him in the middle of a meeting. That embarrassing moment was still fresh in her mind.

She awkwardly touched the dip of her nose, took a deep breath, and answered the video call.

The screen revealed his sharp, defined features-deep-set eyes, a strong nose, and thin lips. As her gaze shifted, Austin's deep voice came through. "What are you doing?"

Gone was his usual cold demeanor. His gaze softened as he looked at her.

Suzanne, with her delicate features, looked charming.

Snapping back to reality, she smiled. "Just finished work. Are you done for the day?"

She had just spoken when she saw him lift a cup of coffee and take a sip. She frowned. "Why are you drinking coffee this late?"

Austin paused, then slowly placed the cup back on the table, a slight smile tugging at his lips. "I still have a few contracts to review."

face closely, noticing the traces

earlier awkwardness dissipating. "Don't stay up

remained on her, growing warmer.

again but stopped when he

smile. The atmosphere between them felt much

phone, she walked toward her dressing

and looked at Austin. "About that trending topic from a few days

them. Trust was the foundation of

away on a business trip, he had been keeping an eye

Suzanne. The fact that

didn't dwell on the

clothes for the night and casually

had been away for quite some time. Though they hadn't been together for long, she had grown used

the table as he watched her. A small smile played on his lips. "It'll take a while.

in understanding.

eyes remained fixed on her. "How are you getting along with the

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