Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 708

Kevan asked in his usual calm and composed tone.

Larissa’s heart sank when he asked her that question.

Although they were separated by the vast ocean, her gaze wavered.

“My father’s getting old. He needs someone to take over the company,” Larissa lied.

“Lewis would be a better candidate than you. If you consider the future of Blue Star Shipping and for Gary’s sake, it would be a wiser choice to pass the company’s management to Lewis.”

Larissa must have known about this. This was why Kevan wasn’t convinced when she decided to resign from the Winston Hotel and take over the family business.

He tried asking Lewis about Larissa’s reason, but Lewis had no idea.

“I can’t put this burden solely on Lewis.”

grip lightened on

thin layer of sweat appeared on the palm

fell silent for a long time before replying, “Alright.”

the truth, it was meaningless to probe

that they were

Larissa heard a notification sound coming on her phone.

screen before her and saw that there was another incoming call. It was Alen.

reaction was to reject

He seemed as if he wasn’t going to stop until she picked up the call

asked before

voice. “Yes. I’m tired out. I was at the police station the whole night and didn’t

you should go to

sleep. Lari I miss

it struck by lightning, Larissa’s heart tightened.

there was an

red as a tomato as

good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone that she