Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 150

Lucas accusations left Larissa a little bewildered.

After a moment she covered the phone’s microphone and stood up. She whispered to Kevan, “I need to go outside and take a call”

“Okay,” Kevan nodded.

Outside the restaurant, Larissa finally let go of the microphone and hissed into the phone, “When did I ever bring Lana to a bar?”

“Lana has been with you these past few days. If it wasn’t you who brought her, then who could it be?” Lucas demanded in a confrontational tone.

His insolent attitude successfully angered Larissa.

“I apologize, Mr. Hermes, but it wasn’t me who took your girlfriend to the bar,” Larissa spoke calmly with a steely gaze. “I don’t know who she went with, but if you wish to know the details, why don’t you ask her directly instead of making baseless assumptions and unjustly accusing the innocent? I admit that I’m not the best caretaker, so it is best to assume responsibility for looking after your girlfriend.

yoursel

at a loss for words.

injured last night while trying to save your girlfriend.” Larissa deliberately emphasized the gravity of the situation. “I wonder how

expenses?

mentioned this. Lucas was reminded of something. “Since you knew that Nana was in danger, why didn’t

instead?”

was so matter–of–fact that although Larissa was imitated,

me call you. If you’re dissatisfied with this, go and question her. I’ve done everything I could for both

me in your

Luckily, Lucas didn’t call back.

returned to the restaurant and saw that Kevan had already ordered some dishes.

order so Larissa could add more food it she wanted.

Roasted chicken? Larissa asked Kevan

merely dislike Lana’s cooking.” Kevan replied indifferently.

truth, but she held her longue in the end. After all she had promised

way back, Lana called Larissa’s phone.

to Lucas‘ outburst earlier, Larissa couldn’t muster up the patience to speak kindly to Lana. “What’s the matter? She answered

stiffly.