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.

while holding hands.

were both attractive and had shapely figures, they attracted the attention of many

“Larissa?” someone exclaimed.

was Allen

here to

and a

and their temperaments, they were probably important

nodded in acknowledgment, not engaging too much with Allen.

whispered. “Is that your

ex–colleague.” Larissa

coyly and said. “But he’s not just that, is he? He

Allen no longer hid his feelings

bystander like Marilyn could see the desire in

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

her lips disbelievingly.

brought them to their seats and left them their menu.

browsed through it, a shadow loomed over

instinct

you need to be with

to say hi.” Allen put a hand