Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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Chapter 558

As if under a petrifying spell Gary’s eyes widened, and he stood frozen in place, completely motionless. He couldn’t quite describe his current state of mind–there was embarrassment, anxiety, and a hint of joy and anticipation.

Finally, he managed to compose himsell, even though his smile still appeared somewhat rigid.

“You can think of me as your father,” he said, his intense gaze fixed on Larissa,

She disliked this kind of probing–either he acknowledged her or he didn’t. These covert hints made her feel repulsed. As a result her previous favorable impression of him had also dwindled.

“No need.” She averted her gaze, giving him a casual smile. “But thank you for your advice.”

He felt a bit disappointed at being rejected so bluntly, but he couldn’t show it too obviously, so he simply laughed it off. “I have to leave. have a conference call later.” He intentionally checked his wristwatch.

and stood up with him.

As he was just about to leave her office, he turned

wavered. She didn’t want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So,

answer left her disappointed,

there any tasks that can be moved up to tonight?” She wasn’t ready to give up.

the notebook and confidently stated,

hung up the phone in frustration.

in a daze throughout

assistant couldn’t help but ask, “Are you alright? Should we go

mention of “hospital” successfully snapped her back to reality. Her eyes suddenly brightened. “Yeah, I have a

go to the

all the files and shut down her computer.

anyway,” she said while grabbing her bag and walking toward the exit. “If anything comes up, try to handle it yourself or go to the

had noticed something was off with Larisa today. He had been by her side

go to the hospital. Even if she did go to the hospital, she would always prioritize work,