Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 146

“What?” Larssa instinctively hid the paper bag behind her back and smiled awkwardly. “No, It’s not for you.”

Lana stepped forward, proudly holding the bag up in her hand as if it were a precious treasure. Enthusiastically, she piped up. “This is the one for you!

Kevan gave her a nonchalant glance, showing little interest in Lana’s gift. “Let’s go to my office,” Kevan said as he grabbed Larissa’s hand.

The astounding scene left everyone’s jaws dropped in disbelief.

Gritting her teeth in anger. Lama tralled after the two of them.

Kevan’s office turned out to be smaller than what Larissa had imagined. It was about the same size as his bedroom. It was divided into two areas, a workspace and a reception area for guests.

The workspace had a desk, a few chairs, and a large bookshelf filed with books. The reception area had only a sola and a colles table.

to the lack of boundaries between the two areas. The monochrome design of the office, with predominantly black, white, and gray colors, gave it a sleek and sophisticated

rested his arm between her back and the sofa, almost wrapping her in his embrace, Fixing his gaze on Larissa attentively, he asked. “Why did you come?

just acting in front of Lana, his close proximity mace her uncomfortable, so she turned

who was standing stiffly beside them.

the bag she was holding

purpose. Lana wasn’t wearing the hoodie she had borrowed from Larissa earlier. Now, she wore a loose–fitting, baggy gray sweater. It had quite a wide neckline. When Lara leaned forward, Larissa could even see

Mr. Rogers. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it.” Lana blushed with a shy smile..

eyes were glued to Larissa’s lace the whole time. He

Kevan gave her the cold shoulder, it

and a three–tiered insulated lunch box from the

Kevan realized that she had taken al. these things from Larissa’s house, Larissa had brought the same containers during their last visit to

sweetly as she was

a beaming smile, she opened the thermos, and the office was instantly filled with

barbecued pork ribs and roasted chicken,” Lana replied as she unpacked the lunch box and arranged the liers in order,

asked Larissa. “Who made these dishes?”