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.

to her nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on

fell silent for a long

did not want to tell him

they were silent

Larissa heard a notification sound coming on her

and saw that there was another

first reaction was to reject his

he wasn’t going to stop until she

silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do you have

“Yes. I’m tired out. I was at the police

him. “Then you should

can’t sleep. Lari I miss you,”

struck by lightning, Larissa’s heart

her defenses crumbled, and there was an inexplicable sense of

went as red as a tomato as her heart

you miss me, you should still have a good rest,” Larissa said in a

sleep well without you by