Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 123

With everyone’s attention on her, Lana, the little princess, smiled proudly during Lucas” speech.

“Two years ago, we were both in Bartham, celebrating her birthday with her family. However, due to my job transler last year, we were separated by distance, spending more time apart than together. It caused my sittle princess a great deal of hardship. She left her family behind and flew to Covenford to spend her 24th birthday with me today.”

Lucas’ hand gradually moved upward, wrapping around Lana’s waist. Affection lilled his gaze, and his tone grew gentler as he said. “I hope you like everything I’ve prepared for you.”

As his words fell Lana burned her head to look at him.

“I really like it” she said softly.

The audience began to cheer, shouting. “Kiss her! Kiss her!”

Lucas himself, Blushing, Lucas laughed along with the crowd. He looked at Lana but made no

head and said.

chorus of boos erupted from the audience, and someone even shouted, “Lucas! What kind

of laughter. Even Lucas

too many people here, it wouldn’t be appropriate,” he said, scratching his nose. Handing the microphone to Lana, he asked. “Is there anything else you’d

took the microphone and curtsied

said, her voice soft and sweet, perfectly complementing her cute

She turned to Lucas. “The person I

and he laughed even louder. Without warning, Lana cupped Lucas’ face with

at her. Meanwhile, screams, whistles, and table-pounding noises erupted in the venue due to Lana’s bold actions. Larissa, on the other hand, was

in middle school constantly receiving warmings from her parents and teachers about not engaging in early relationships,

would never have a romantic relationship in her entire life-she would end