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.

“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

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

her thoughts were exposed. His mocking demeanor made her feel

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

the cutlery and forced out an answer.

head and focused on devouring the

atmosphere was extremely awkward. Dylan slowed down his pace of eating the lobster. He cleared his throat and changed the

you go there? Larissa asked after forcefully swallowing the remaining

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, they just forgave you There must be a reason behind it. Anyway, I just can’t shake this uneasy feeling I

the money would last? However, the Hardy family wasn’t her biggest problem now. Instead, it was her mother. She couldn’t imagine what Yvette would do

minutes. Larissa finished her steak. As she set down her cutlery,

on his plate.

for

back.”