Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 117

When they argued, Larissa lell extremely uneasy. Dylan was using disposable items like a guest while she was

Lost in her thoughts, Larissa absentmindedly cut into the steak, resulting in a jarring sound as the knife grated against the plate. Both Kevan and Dylan’s gazes snapped to her.

For a moment, even Larissa was shocked.

“Finding it difficult to sink your teeth into?” Dylan jested, a teasing tone in his voice.

“Not Larissa quickly denied, her gaze shifting towards Kevan. Then, she lowered her head and added, “The sleak is delicious.”

Kevan’s culinary skills exceeded her expectations. The steak was cooked to perfection, and he had even made the black pepper sauce himself from scratch. Remarkably, the sauce had an impeccable taste, comparable to that of high–end restaurants.

to have read her mind and explained, “I bought the slippers because I found them adorable. Since no other woman has visited my place, I thought you could wear them. If you prefer disposable slippers, you can wear those too. As for the cutlery, you can also use disposable

spread across his face as he teasingly Inquired. “Larissa, don’t tell

His mocking demeanor made her feel

play my part and not let it go beyond that,” he reassured, and in the same breath, said, “I hope you’ll

cutlery and forced out an

response. As for Larissa, she lowered her head and focused on devouring the

eating the lobster. He cleared his throat and changed the topic. saying. “By the way, I visited the Juvenson District police station

asked

family suddenly changed their statement. They claimed that Travis couldn’t be cured and didn’t have enough money, so he took his own life. As a result, the case was closed. But something doesn’t sit right with me. Even if that was why he jumped off a building, the Hardy family would have blamed you and sought compensation. Yet,

remained silent. She could do a lot with one million dollars, but who knew how long the money would last? However, the Hardy

just ten minutes. Larissa finished her steak. As she set down her cutlery, she couldn’t help

remaining on his

with a napkin. “Thank you for the dinner, Mr.

back.”