Chapter 1160

Even after saying her piece, Suzanne couldn't help herself. The moment she caught sight of Austin's earlobe, she traced it lightly with the tip of her tongue. That single gesture made Austin's body tense instantly. A shadow fell over his eyes, thick with restrained longing. He looked at her and said through gritted teeth, "Is this your idea of getting me to back off? Because it feels more like you're pushing my limits. Let's put everything else aside. Work can wait." There was a dangerous edge to Austin's hoarse voice. His intentions were plain as day. Suzanne wasn't naive; she understood perfectly what he meant. A playful smile tugged at her lips. "That won't do. Business comes first. The night is still young. We have plenty of time for everything else." She kissed Austin once more before pushing him away and sitting up straight. Austin was also aware that the issue needed to be resolved without delay. Though his desire for her burned strong, he held it back. After all, as husban