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."

studied his face closely, noticing the

earlier awkwardness dissipating.

remained on

again but stopped when he remembered her words. He

curled into a smile. The atmosphere between them felt much more

walked toward her dressing

the phone down on the jewelry counter, she suddenly recalled something and looked at Austin. "About that trending topic from a

and she didn't want any misunderstandings between them. Trust was the foundation of

a business trip, he had been keeping an

The fact that she openly explained things only strengthened that

didn't

the night and casually

long, she had grown used to his presence. Now,

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

nodded in understanding.

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

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