Chapter 77

Feeling slightly awkward, Suzanne glanced at Austin and explained, "I only went up there because I lost a bet." She leaned in closer and whispered in his ear, "You wouldn't want me not to keep my word, right?" While smelling the faint fragrance of her perfume, Austin froze and narrowed his eyes. His gaze landed on Suzanne's exposed waist—its pale skin gleaming under the light. His brows furrowed, and without hesitation, he took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Suzanne didn't refuse. Instead, she wrapped it tighter around herself. With his gaze fixed on her, Austin said calmly, "Since you're here, let me introduce you to a few people." Suzanne nodded, showing no objection. But she glanced at Marsha and the others, saying, "Wait for me. I'll just go say hi to my friends first." Austin acquiesced to her words. Draped in Austin's jacket, Suzanne walked over to her friends. As soon as she approached Matthew, the others eagerly crowded around her, their faces brimmi