Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 921
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was so boring that it almost put Larissa to sleep. She struggled to stay awake. Her gaze happened to
catch a glimmer of light seeping through the door cr ack.
Kevan pushed the door open and walked in. He waved to Larissa. “Can you step out for a moment?”
As she was still holding a grudge from the previous night’s leud,’ she pretended not to hear him. She remained nonchalant at him.
Kevan smiled faintly. He approached her, bent down, and picked her up.
“Aaaaaaah-she exclaimed. She was squirming in his arms.

Wendy was munching on potato chips and watching them with keen interest. She thought that the scene was more entertaining than the cheesy teen drama.
Kevan held Larissa’s flailing hands in place. He apologized to Wendy. “I need to talk to her.”
Wendy nodded confidently. “Yeah, sure! As long as you need to!”
Larissa turned and glared at Wendy. Kevan carried Larissa into the study. He locked the door behind them. He gestured for her to sit on the desk and positioned himself between her legs. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders loosely. But this position…
She placed her hands on the desk, attempting to move backward. But he firmly pulled her back.
“Don’t move. I have something important to discuss with you.” He gripped the nape of her neck.
Her face and neck flushed instantly. She felt embarrassed and indignant. “Why do you need to talk in a position like this?”
“Ch? So, what position do you prefer?” Kevan raised his eyebrows. His tone carried a hint of flirtatiousness.
Larissa wisely chose not to engage. She remained silent. Kevan chuckled softly seeing her relent. However, he quickly reverted to
seriousness when he sensed the threat in her eyes.
“Here’s the thing. Edmund’s case is going to trial soon. You and Wendy may be summoned as witnesses. You should be fine. But Wendy
“Must Wendy go?” She didn’t want Wendy to testify in court. Recounting the events would add another layer of trauma to her.
“It would be better if she does. How about you go and ask her? If she’s unwilling, we’ll leave it at that,” he suggested, trying to discuss the