Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 66

Larissa was a little confused by his stare. She could tell that he was angry, but she did not know what he was angry about.

Lucas was completely unaware of what was going on between the two, and he excitedly rushed to Kevan and stuck out his hand.

“Mr. Rogers! We meet again.”

Kevan had to give him half of his attention, and he made a non–verbal sound of acknowledgment. However, he did not shake Lucas‘ hand, which caused his smile to freeze on his face and the light in his eyes to grow dull.

Larissa quickly went over and explained to him. “Mr. Rogers is a germaphobe and doesn’t like bodily contact with others.”

Lucas was enlightened, and he withdrew his hand in embarrassment. “My apologies, Mr. Rogers. I have been too forward.”

Kevan was surprisingly easy to

and admiration for Kevan to him when the latter said, “Return the jacket to Mr. Hermes. We’re leaving

was clearly meant for

had just removed Lucas‘ jacket when another was draped over her exposed

But Larissa surprisingly did not feel

rather warm.

had gotten into the car, Lucas stood blankly in the same spot while holding on to his

delight,

touched

the road so fast that it almost blended in with the night.

Chapter 66

the seat belt a little tighter and she asked softly, “Are we going to

a little. She planned to go back and try washing the gown. If she could clean it somehow,

it okay that you came out halfway from the banquet?” she suddenly remembered