Chapter 38

How could Austin's apparent self-destruction not infuriate Yasmine? "Yasmine! Are you done yet?" Felicia grabbed her hand tightly. Austin, who had been walking ahead, suddenly froze. Suzanne glanced up at him. Meanwhile, both Felicia and Yasmine instinctively looked at his cold, piercing gaze. The next moment, Austin parted his lips slightly. "Suzanne Yates…" Everyone was confused, but then they heard him continue, each word slow and deliberate, "She's the one I'll protect with my life." For a moment, everyone was stunned. Suzanne couldn't quite believe what she had just heard but quickly composed herself. Austin was probably just making his stance clear. After all, they barely knew each other. How could he claim to protect her with his life? Yasmine and Felicia were both in shock. This was the first time they had ever heard Austin speak with such conviction. He was always aloof, indifferent to everything. But now... Before anyone could process this, Austin was already pulli