Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 68

Phrases like “fulfill a request of mine” oftentimes contained a huge trap.

Although Kevan was not a bad person, he was definitely no angel either. She would never dare delude herself into thinking of taking advantage of him, because she knew that this was impossible. So, she said, “It’s better if I transfer the money to you.”

However, Kevan’s attitude was not as aggressive as she thought. He even changed his mind after her words, saying, “Sure then. Transfer 1.5 million to me tomorrow.”

“What?!” Larissa thought she might have misheard. “1.5 million?” She felt like an inexperienced and naive person at this moment, complaining loudly. “Isn’t it just a dress? Why is it so expensive?”

But deep down, she knew that the gown really was that expensive.

“If you suspect that I’m lying to you, I’ll have Vivian send you a picture of the receipt later.” Kevan looked at Larissa. He was as cool as a cucumber.

since he said so, Larissa could no

However-

embarrassment. Could I pay you back in installments? Or wait until my

few years before it is all cleared, right? As for the lawsuit between you and Travis–with his current condition, how long do you think it’ll take

from the court?”

speechless by his questions,

that long, I’m afraid I can’t.” Kevan rejected her installment payment plan suggestion

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of the paths had been off entirely. Before she knew it, the elevator had reached the 19th floor, and sopened with a ding. Larissa looked out, but she could not step out of the

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elevators.

and Kevan clearly had no intention of backing off.

hesitated and struggled before asking, “What do

request‘ of yours?”

he broached the topic now, she may consider it. If he insisted on getting a promise from her first,