Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 90

Larissa received many congratulations for her successful attempt at defending her honor and vindicating herself.

The general manager called her as well and informed her that he was appealing directly to his superiors for her reinstatement and that she would most probably be able to return to work at the Regal Dynasty the week after.

Larissa thanked him.

On Saturday morning, Larissa received a call from Kevan.

He was already waiting for her downstairs.

Larissa didn’t want to make him wait for too long, so she merely changed into a set of new clothes without tidying herself up or putting on makeup. She left the house after that.

Kevan was the only one in the car, so Larissa naturally sat in the passenger’s seat.

“Is Dylan not coming with us?” she asked.

Kevan’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel.

The first thing she asked about was Dylan–how maddening.

“He’s not coming.” he replied coldly.

in acknowledgment. “Did you have breakfast yet?” she

stared straight ahead.

to eat?” Larissa retrieved a thermos from the paper bag

sunflower seeds, and

Kevan disliked eating out, so

I brought along honey, raisins, and dried cranberries as well.”

her words and stopped the car by

do,” he

him

bent down again as she spoke

it right before I came

docile as she

the roof of his mouth in

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the thermos on

as he removed the lid, the fragrance of the oatmeal wafted through his

He couldn’t resist the

scooped up a spoonful of oatmeal before sending it

mouth.

to perfection–it was not too thick, nor too watery. The proportions of its contents blended together beautifully as well, and he could taste the aromatic fragrance of the cardamom, the creaminess of the milk,

to have particularly picky tastes. Even though he had no problem forcing himself to stomach even the most unappetizing food, the ones he

made him think