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.”

on the phone.

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

fell silent for a long time

tell him the truth, it was meaningless

they were silent once again.

Larissa heard a notification sound coming on her

saw that there was another

was to

called in once again. He seemed as if he wasn’t going to stop until she picked up the call

in frustration. Since Kevan was still silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do you have anything else to talk about?”

at the

him. “Then you should go to sleep now!”

can’t sleep. Lari I miss you,” Kevan sighed.

lightning, Larissa’s

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

face went as red as a tomato as her heart thumped in her chest.

though you miss me, you should still have a good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone that she used with Aster when trying