Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 708

Kevan asked in his usual calm and composed tone.

Larissa’s heart sank when he asked her that question.

Although they were separated by the vast ocean, her gaze wavered.

“My father’s getting old. He needs someone to take over the company,” Larissa lied.

“Lewis would be a better candidate than you. If you consider the future of Blue Star Shipping and for Gary’s sake, it would be a wiser choice to pass the company’s management to Lewis.”

Larissa must have known about this. This was why Kevan wasn’t convinced when she decided to resign from the Winston Hotel and take over the family business.

He tried asking Lewis about Larissa’s reason, but Lewis had no idea.

“I can’t put this burden solely on Lewis.”

Larissa’s grip lightened on the phone.

her nervousness, a thin layer of sweat

fell silent for a long time

want to tell him the truth, it

that they were silent

heard a notification sound coming on her

her and saw that there was another incoming call. It was

reaction was to reject his

called in once again. He seemed as if he

was still silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do you have anything else to

voice. “Yes. I’m tired out. I was at the police station the whole night and didn’t

“Then you

I miss you,” Kevan

struck by lightning, Larissa’s

there was an

went as red as a tomato as her heart thumped in her

Larissa said

can’t sleep well without you by