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 the phone.

nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on the

silent for a long time before

not want to tell him the truth, it was meaningless

they were silent

heard a notification sound

saw that there was another incoming call. It

to reject

seemed as if he

her eyes in frustration. Since Kevan was still silent, she asked

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

should go to

can’t sleep. Lari I miss

struck by lightning,

love, her defenses crumbled, and there was an inexplicable sense of sweetness

a tomato as her

you miss me, you should still have a good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone