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.

you have breakfast yet?” she

He stared

from the paper bag by her feet. “I

sunflower seeds, and milk.”

out, so she made

along honey,

pressed the brakes upon hearing her words and stopped the car by the

do,”

handed him the thermos.

the lid yourself? I’ll get you the spoon at once.” She bent down again as she

right before I came down. You can rest assured that it’s clean.”

she smiled

tongue against the roof

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the thermos on

he removed the lid, the fragrance of the oatmeal wafted through his nostrils along

the urge to dig in

handed him and scooped up a spoonful

mouth.

together beautifully as well, and he could taste the aromatic fragrance of the cardamom, the creaminess of the milk, and the distinct flavor of the roasted sunflower seeds along with the slight

tastes. Even though he had no problem forcing himself to stomach even the most unappetizing food, the ones he wholeheartedly regarded as “delicious” were

think of the past-