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.

of sweat appeared on the palm of her

fell silent for a long time before replying,

not want to tell him the truth, it was meaningless to probe

were silent once

heard a notification sound coming

before her and saw that there

first reaction was

seemed as if he wasn’t

silent, she asked before hanging up,

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

you

sleep. Lari I

by lightning, Larissa’s heart

direct confession of love, her defenses crumbled, and there was an inexplicable sense of sweetness in spite

a tomato as her heart

though you miss me, you should still have a good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone that she used with Aster when trying to

well without you