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

nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on the palm of

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

tell him the truth, it

they were

Larissa heard a notification sound coming

saw that there was another incoming call.

was to reject his call

once again. He seemed as if he wasn’t going

still silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do

was at the police station the whole night and didn’t sleep a wink.”

should go

can’t sleep. Lari I miss

lightning, Larissa’s heart tightened.

of love, her defenses crumbled, and there was an inexplicable sense of sweetness in spite of her shock.

face went as red as a tomato as

have a good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone that she used with Aster