Chapter 1104

Suzanne stayed silent, resting quietly against Austin's chest. Austin let out a soft sigh. "It's okay if you're not ready to talk. You don't have to say anything. I'm just curious." But just as he finished, Suzanne shook her head. She tightened her grip on Austin's waist and said softly, "It's not that I don't want to talk. Remember when I told you Mr. Statham called and said he wanted to pass the presidency of the National Gem Association to me? That's actually why I came over this time." Austin remained silent. This wasn't the first time he had heard it. Suzanne had brought it up before she left. As it turned out, he'd been right all along. Still, he didn't quite understand. If this was really all there was to it, why did it upset her so deeply? If she didn't want the position, no one could force her to take it. Besides, judging by how she interacted with Harold, there didn't seem to be any tension between them. "After I arrived, he asked to speak with me privately and revealed