Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 967

If Marlyn hadn’t brought it up, Larissa would not have planned on introducing them to each other. They wouldn’t have anything to do with each other in the future, anyway.

*This is Aler. He was my superior from when I worked in Winston. And this is Marilyn, my colleague and good friend.”

To be polite, Allen extended his hand toward Marilyn. “Nice to meet you, Marilyn.”

“Hello Allen,” Marilyn leaned forward, placing a hand over her chest for modesty, and shook his hand. “Comection, I’m not her colleague. I’m her ex–colleague.”

“What?” Allen was surprised. He looked at Larissa. “Are you switching jobs again?

“Not yet.” Larissa was trying her hardest to plaster a smile on her face. “I’m currently unemployed.”

“What does that mean?” Allen’s eyes were full of bewilderment.

Before leaving Winston, Larissa had told him that she was going to work in her family’s company.

Thus, she couldn’t say that she was fired.

instantly call out her bluff, Marilyn might even know of her

her water and looked at Marilyn, saying, “I just don’t think it’s

as her friend. Marilyn would protect her dignity and play along with her instead of telling Allen

Marilyn pursed

but she did. We’re all going to miss

doubt them. He knew of Larissa’s capabilities far more than

would never dream that

jobless, why don’t you come back to Winston?” he

break” Larissa said, rejecting him

did not push it. “Once you’re done taking a break,

still waiting, he did not stay

left, the oppressing feeling on Larissa vanished instantly. She sighed.

teased. “He has already given you

Since I’ve left Winster, I won’t be heading back there again.” Larissa did not

When the waller ett Larissa dug out a little red box and gave it

looked at

when you open it.

Marilyn opened it.

exclaimed, her hands around her lips.

golden bracelet in the box. It was