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 hands.

shapely figures, they attracted the attention of many patrons.

“Larissa?” someone exclaimed.

It was Allen sitting about

was probably here to keep his clients

a man and a woman seated with him.

their outfits and their temperaments, they were

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

“Is that

Larissa

“But he’s not just that, is he? He

Allen no longer hid his feelings for Larissa in

like Marilyn could see the desire in his eyes.

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

her lips

waiter brought them to their seats and left them their menu.

a shadow loomed

instinct and met Allen’s

you need to be with your clients?”

me coming over to say hi.” Allen put a hand on her shoulder