Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 272

Edmund had no clue about being discreet–perhaps due to his inherently carefree nature or simply not caring about external opinions. In the span of a single attemoon, he made two visits to Larissa’s office. Although their interactions were work–related, Larissa could easily discem through the transparent glass that several employees from the marketing department had been stealing glances and peeking inside during their breaks.

Larissa purposely left the blinds open and even left the door slightly ajar to avoid any misconceptions, showcasing her innocence regarding Edmund. However, he remained completely oblivious to all of this.

Their conversation carried on until the end of the workday. Edmund was aware that Larissa resided in the hotel, so he took the opportunity to invite her to have dinner together. Feeling helpless. Larissa had no choice but to decline, citing her desire to lose weight and skip dinner. Edmund didn’t suspect anything and merely displayed a hint of disappointment.

Exhausted, Larissa returned to her room. As soon as she opened the door, she found Kevan already waiting in the living room. He leaned against the couch, casually resting his legs on the coffee table while holding a transparent highball glass in one hand. He was gently swirling his wrist, and the liquid inside the glass swayed: a drop splattered onto his pristine white shirt, leaving a dark red stain.

mishap, Kevan

that lacked any real

of the door opening, he turned his head slightly. Larissa

getting lost in the whirlwind of complex emotions

wrong with you?” she cautiously inquired.

of wine staining his lips a deep red. Then, he narrowed his eyes

that he must have heard

I mean, your cousin. It’s purely professional

while his voice tinged with coldness. He made it evident that he didn’t believe her,

and powerlessness.