Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 150

Lucas accusations left Larissa a little bewildered.

After a moment she covered the phone’s microphone and stood up. She whispered to Kevan, “I need to go outside and take a call”

“Okay,” Kevan nodded.

Outside the restaurant, Larissa finally let go of the microphone and hissed into the phone, “When did I ever bring Lana to a bar?”

“Lana has been with you these past few days. If it wasn’t you who brought her, then who could it be?” Lucas demanded in a confrontational tone.

His insolent attitude successfully angered Larissa.

“I apologize, Mr. Hermes, but it wasn’t me who took your girlfriend to the bar,” Larissa spoke calmly with a steely gaze. “I don’t know who she went with, but if you wish to know the details, why don’t you ask her directly instead of making baseless assumptions and unjustly accusing the innocent? I admit that I’m not the best caretaker, so it is best to assume responsibility for looking after your girlfriend.

yoursel

a loss for

of the situation. “I wonder how you plan to settle this. Are you going to reimburse Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shields

reminded of something. “Since you knew that Nana was in danger, why didn’t

so matter–of–fact that although Larissa was imitated, she couldn’t

and question her. I’ve done everything I could for both of you.

Luckily, Lucas didn’t call back.

that Kevan had already

Kevan’s order so Larissa could add more food it she wanted.

ribs? Roasted chicken? Larissa asked Kevan doubtfully. “Didn’t

dislike Lana’s cooking.” Kevan replied indifferently.

Larissa was tempted to tell him the truth, but she held her

Lana

the patience to speak kindly to Lana.

all my fault for not explaining things clearly to Lucas! I’ve