Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 558

Chapter 558

As if under a petrifying spell Gary’s eyes widened, and he stood frozen in place, completely motionless. He couldn’t quite describe his current state of mind–there was embarrassment, anxiety, and a hint of joy and anticipation.

Finally, he managed to compose himsell, even though his smile still appeared somewhat rigid.

“You can think of me as your father,” he said, his intense gaze fixed on Larissa,

She disliked this kind of probing–either he acknowledged her or he didn’t. These covert hints made her feel repulsed. As a result her previous favorable impression of him had also dwindled.

“No need.” She averted her gaze, giving him a casual smile. “But thank you for your advice.”

a bit disappointed at being rejected so bluntly, but he couldn’t show it too obviously, so he simply laughed it off. “I have to leave. have a conference call later.” He intentionally

licked her lips and stood up with him. “I walk you

to leave her office, he turned and said,

didn’t want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So, she called her assistant. “Do I have any important engagements

disappointed,

can be moved up to tonight?” She wasn’t ready to give

notebook and confidently

hung up the phone in frustration.

throughout the afternoon, frequently zoning out.

ask, “Are you alright? Should we go to

Her

to go to the hospital.”

the files and shut down her

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