Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 121

The water soon found Larissa’s name and said, “Okay. Please follow me.”

Larissa stepped inside and was taken aback by the sight of the hall brimming with pink roses. The walls, ceiling, tables, and even the chandelier, were adorned with artful arrangements of pink roses. As a result, the warm yellow lights reflected a soft pink hue, enhancing the ambiance with a gentle and dreamy atmosphere.

While still in the hobby, she overheard the roses being flown in from abroad. There were about six large crates of it and it took a team of dozen people to meticulously decorate the venue. It was evident that Lucas had spared no expense or effort in organizing this banquet.

Lucas had reserved a small ballroom with approximately thirty tables. The quests’ names were placed on each chair to ensure everyone was in the right place. Larissa was seated at a table positioned in the center of the hall To her surprise, there was an empty seat opposite her, and as she looked closer, she noticed that the name written on the place card was none other than Kevan’s.

She stared at his name for a while, feeling a mix of emotions, After leaving his house that day, they hadn’t crossed paths again. She had heard from Dylan that Kevan had gone to Bartham the following day. He needed to take the lead on the merger and acquisition at the main company, so he wouldn’t be back for at least a month or two.

the news. Two months would amount to one-third of hall a year. Furthermore, with the realization

was short-lived as she suddenly began to feel down. She wasn’t sure if Lucas really invited Kevan or if he had some expectations and reserved a place for him, if Kevan did attend, she had to think of how she should lace

majority of the attendees were young people, and they were all dressed

vibrant energy, while Larissa felt left out of the lively atmosphere. She scanned the room but couldn’t find anyone she knew. Suddenly, she

played with her phone. She hoped the

o’clock all the lights in the hall were dimmed, and there was a commotion amid the

“What’s going on?”

it’s

such a

lights focused on the hall’s front door. The crowd quieted down as all eyes