Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 62

Lucas was like a statue, his back against the wall and his phone in hand.

“How are you still here?” Larissa asked. She thought that he had left long ago.

Lucas stowed his phone back into his pocket and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. “I thought that your gown would not be cleaned so easily…” His eyes glanced over to Larissa’s bosom as he spoke, and when he saw the unchanged red stain, his expression shifted.

“I’m familiar with the owner of this villa. I can help you borrow a fresh set of clothes…”

“I appreciate your kind offer, but that won’t be necessary,” Larissa refused him with a smile. “Something came up, and I’ll be leaving now.”

“Huh?” Lucas‘ eyes widened. “Are you leaving on your own? Or leaving with Mr. Rogers?”

When Kevan came in, he was present too. It was difficult to not notice them with such a huge commotion, but considering the crowd that surrounded them earlier, he did not bother to join in.

His purpose in waiting for Larissa was not only to just get her a fresh change of clothes but also to use this as a chance to greet Kevan. But he did not expect Larissa to leave the moment she came out, so he did not even have the chance to do what

he wanted to.

on

naturally had no right to ask Kevan to send her back. Besides, from what she had seen, Kevan was likely the star of

Lucas asked with concern. “This is a pretty secluded place, and cabs won’t come up here. How about I send you to wherever you want to go? Just

not help him out, it was pointless for him to reach out on his

good–hearted person–Larissa had already seen it for

as she was not close to him, she did not really want to

for a cab.”

app and had just successfully input her

taken into the mountains by a cab driver and sexually assaulted. After that, he even killed her and left her body there because he was

about

it’s settled then. I’ll send you to your destination.” Lucas took the lead and walked in front of her. As her phone was still in his hand, Larissa could only hurry after

they got back down to the first floor, Lucas paused to ask, “Would you like to inform Mr.

nodded. “Of course.”

had gotten into small groups to drink

all.

Sharon had somehow gotten

going to jump out of her chest. But thankfully she managed to