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

up with him. “I walk you out.”

to leave her office, he

want to face Gary alone, wearing a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So, she called her assistant.

disappointed, “No.

there any tasks that can be moved up to tonight?” She

assistant tipped through the notebook

up the phone

throughout the afternoon, frequently zoning

couldn’t help but ask, “Are you alright? Should we go to

reality. Her eyes suddenly brightened. “Yeah, I

to go to

files and shut down her

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