Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 43

Larissa thought he wanted to discuss something important with her, so she immediately replied, “I’m available.”

She had to work the night shift at the hotel on Thursday night, but after she got off work on Friday morning, she would have the rest of the day as well as Saturday off to recharge.

“In that case, would you like to accompany me as my plus one to a banquet that night?” Dylan asked.

As if he were afraid that she would refuse him, he added, “I’m new to Covenford, and you’re the only female friend I have. Everyone else is bringing plus ones, and it would be very embarrassing for me to show up without one.” He even added a pitiful emoji at the end.

Larissa hesitated.

If Dylan had been an ordinary lawyer, she would have agreed to help him without having second thoughts about it. However, he was Microworks Corporation’s second -largest shareholder. This banquet must be no small occasion.

She wasn’t afraid of the business magnates she was sure would be present as well. She was simply afraid that she would appear clumsy and inexperienced in front of everyone else, and that she would end up embarrassing Dylan.

“Don’t you worry, it’s just a small event with acquaintances.”

is really decent. There won’t be

is very simple. You don’t have to drink or talk to anyone. All you have

of texts in rapid succession when she failed to reply for a long

about it again. Ever since the two of them met, Dylan had helped her out multiple times, both in her business and private matters. If she refused to help him now, she would’ve appeared to be too ungrateful.

out an “okay”

she’d decided to accompany Dylan to his banquet, she wanted to do her best to avoid embarrassing him.

there any dress code requirements I should follow?” she asked

already thought about everything in advance. “I will pick you up before the event to meet with a stylist.”

released a sigh of relief.

relax, and let him do his thing. At least she wouldn’t have to worry about making any potentially embarrassing mistakes

days in a row after

to sneak out from the

thief.

knew it, it was already

home and slept through the morning. When she woke up, it was already three in the afternoon.

the banquet. You should eat something at home first in case you get hungry during the

event.‘