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.

to her nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on

for a long time before

not want to tell him the truth, it

were silent once

heard a notification sound coming on her

and saw that there was another incoming call.

reaction was to reject

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

asked before

at the police station the whole night and didn’t sleep

you should

sleep. Lari I

it struck by lightning, Larissa’s heart

and there was an inexplicable sense of sweetness in spite

as a tomato as her

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