Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 966

It was a Saturday. Larissa had invited Marilyn to dinner.

Larissa had picked out a three Michelin–starred restaurant probably because this could be the last time they ever saw each other. She’d gotten a reservation through Gary’s connections.

They met at the entrance of the restaurant.

The moment Marilyn saw Larissa, she embraced her warmly.

“Larissal” Marion examined her face and exclaimed. You look so much better when you’re not working overtime!”

Larissa smiled. It’s the makeup.”

This restaurant was rather particular about dress codes.

Wendy had picked out a long silver dress for her. Her makeup had to match.

It had taken her an hour to put it on. It was vastly dillerent compared to her daily routine which look 10 minutes.

walked in while holding

and had shapely figures, they attracted

“Larissa?” someone exclaimed.

It was Allen sitting about ten

was probably here to

was a man and a woman seated with him.

temperaments, they were

politely. She nodded in acknowledgment, not engaging too much with

“Is that your friend?”

ex–colleague.” Larissa replied.

and said. “But he’s not just that, is

no longer hid his feelings

bystander like Marilyn could see the desire in

was merely embarrassed. “We’re just ex–coleagues,” she said.

pursed her

their seats and left

a shadow loomed

on instinct and met Allen’s gaze.

“Don’t you need to be with

understand me coming over to say hi.” Allen put a