Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 9

Dylan spat out the water he had just drunk.

He hurriedly leaned forward to grab tissues from the dispenser and wiped his mouth as well as the wet stains on his clothes.

“My apologies.” He was a tad embarrassed, and yet there was a hint of amusement in his eyes. Once he had straightened up again, he pretended to act serious by rubbing his chin in deep thought. Then he said in a straight-faced manner, “There actually is something wrong with Mr. Rogers. He really does have a problem.”

Larissa perked up at that.

“He’s a total germaphobe,” Dylan grumbled with disdain, clearly having been a victim of it.

This bit of gossip was nothing exciting for Larissa, but as she had not quite experienced it herself, she could not relate to him.

She just didn’t quite understand. “How does being a germaphobe have anything to do with rejecting Karin Gallagher?”

“Mr. Rogers’ germaphobia is so extreme that he can’t even have bodily contact with anyone else. When he goes out on business trips, he doesn’t even want to shake other people’s hands.”

Dylan’s words shocked Larissa once more.

When Kevan checked in that night, he clearly shook her hand, and last night, they had…

Larissa naturally would not think that she was the only exception for Kevan. After all, he did say that he originally wanted to have her get a call girl. Hence, she did not understand how Kevan’s ridiculous germaphobia would lead him to refuse Karin and have a call girl instead. Could it be that Karin was dirtier than a call girl to him?

Dylan saw her confusion but did not elaborate. Some things could not be interfered with by outsiders like him.

Larissa did not have the courage to ask either.

business was concluded, she did not intend to stay any longer. As it just happened to be dinner time now, she asked out of courtesy,

“Sure. Can

want to meet Kevan due

nodded

…

restaurant had a 3-star Michelin rating. Hence, it would not be considered negligent

he was still dressed in a suit, and his hair was clearly taken care of. His bangs had been completely swept up, revealing

He gave only a brief explanation for his

was long used to this, and

on opposite sides of the table. She thought that Kevan would sit with Dylan, but who knew that

a little to touch Kevan’s. For that, she felt like she was sitting on a hot pan, but Kevan seemed

his narrowed eyes had a cold glint to them that caused Larissa to hunch a little.

the question over to Larissa. “This involves the privacy of my client. I think it’s better if Ms. Seymour spoke for herself.”

look at Larissa, his eyes suddenly warmer than before. “You want a

since Kevan had asked, she could only bite the bullet and confirm

an unprecedented smile.

his gaze lowered. “With such unreasonable parents, I doubt your former

right about

superficial. After she experienced the insanity of the Hardy elders, she actually carried a glimmer of

only led to her being proven wrong in

expression—from Kevan’s perspective—ended up becoming her dissatisfaction with

no one serving us water? Is this the service offered by

so embarrassed by the scolding that they kept apologizing

nervous. “Forgive me, Mr. Rogers. I will relay this to the restaurant’s manager.

your department. You

mouth at once.

quickly smoothed things over by

in due course,

heard that you’ll be treating us to