Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 47

Vivian did not expect herself to encounter such a difficult person like Kevan. She did not relish this experience, but she could only swallow this bitter pill as she was the unreasonable party in this matter.

“My apologies, Mr. Shields, I will decline her at once.” She bowed lightly and backed away a bit before turning to leave.

She had just left when the soft, yellow curtain was cracked open. Poking her head out, Larissa called out softly, “Vivian?”

However, she only saw Kevan on the sofa.

she asked him in confusion. “I just heard

to Larissa. “Is there something wrong?” He stopped before her and looked down at her due to their difference in

on her face due to the styling appointment today. In such close proximity, Kevan could clearly see the soft hairs on her face and a little red spot behind her right ear. Her skin was so soft, though he did not know why her face was so red.

really…wanted to bite

known, Kevan could not help licking his dry lips and swallowed.

she should tell him what was troubling her. She asked, “Did Vivian say when she

all kinds of romantic scenes flashing through his mind’s eye–like him sucking gently on

draw the curtain when a hand shot out and stopped her.

longer so composed on the inside, Kevan’s face was still nonchalant as

clear hesitation before saying, “Could you help me with the zipper on the back? I accidentally zipped my hair into it when I did it earlier. I tried

it’s still stuck, and