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.”

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.”

and stood up with him. “I walk

As he was just about to leave her office, he turned and said, “Don’t forget

wavered. She didn’t want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So,

left her disappointed, “No. Ms. Seymour.”

moved up

the notebook and confidently stated, “No.”

up the phone in frustration.

a daze throughout the afternoon, frequently zoning out.

but ask, “Are you alright? Should we go to the

reality. Her

to the

all the files and shut down her computer.

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