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.

nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on the

silent for a long time

him the truth, it was meaningless to probe

were silent

Larissa heard a notification sound

the screen before her and saw that there was another incoming call.

first reaction was to reject his

called in once again. He seemed as if he wasn’t going to stop until she

her eyes in frustration. Since Kevan was still silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do you have anything else to

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

him. “Then you should go

can’t sleep. Lari I miss you,”

by lightning, Larissa’s

defenses crumbled, and there was

a tomato as her

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

without you