Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 7 17

Gary was used to throwing grand banquets and parties. “Just follow my lead, there’s nothing to be nervous about. It might take some time, but you will get used to it eventually.”

Larissa felt a little intimidated by her future role as an heiress.

“Is it too late for me to back out now?” she asked.

“Back out? Don’t even think about it!” Gary glared at her.

He went through such difficulties to reunite with his daughter, it weren’t because of Larissa’s refusal he would have announced their relationship to the world. Now that she finally relented, he would not let her back out of this!

While she was resting at home, Larissa kept herself busy.

Every morning, she woke up earlier and prepared a simple breakfast for Wendy and Aster. After they left, she would start reading the materials sent by Lewis to get acquainted with her upcoming job.

and letch Aster. Her leg hadn’t fully recovered, so she wasn’t

she was at home. Aster insisted

physically separate Larissa and Aster out of jealousy. In the end, all three of them fell into a heap, laughing until their stomachs

that she was going back

sense that his mood was affected, her heart ached as she knew she couldn’t do anything to make

to bed, Wendy brought two beers

was feeling frustrated and stretched her hand

them sat on the ground. leaning against the sola. Wendy lifted her can of beer and toasted

so soon? I thought you hadn’t fully recovered,” Wendy

need more people on my side. I need people who are loyal to me, not to my dad. Lewis, or even Kevan Larissa stared at the table blankly as the bitter taste of beer spread across her

influence

“Why?” Wendy asked, puzzled.

Larissa had gone through too much suffering. In addition, she owed too much to the people