Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 708
Kevan asked in his usual calm and composed tone.
Larissa’s heart sank when he asked her that question.
Although they were separated by the vast ocean, her gaze wavered.
“My father’s getting old. He needs someone to take over the company,” Larissa lied.
“Lewis would be a better candidate than you. If you consider the future of Blue Star Shipping and for Gary’s sake, it would be a
wiser choice to pass the company’s management to Lewis.”
Larissa must have known about this. This was why Kevan wasn’t convinced when she decided to resign from the Winston Hotel
and take over the family business.
He tried asking Lewis about Larissa’s reason, but Lewis had no idea.
“I can’t put this burden solely on Lewis.”
Larissa’s grip lightened on the phone.
Que to her nervousness, a thin layer of sweat appeared on the palm of her hand.
Kevan fell silent for a long time before replying, “Alright.”
Since Larissa did not want to tell him the truth, it was meaningless to probe lurther.
After that they were silent once again.
Suddenly, Larissa heard a notification sound coming on her phone.
She brought the screen before her and saw that there was another incoming call. It was Alen.
Larissa’s first reaction was to reject his call
However. Allen called in once again. He seemed as if he wasn’t going to stop until she picked up the call

Larissa closed her eyes in frustration. Since Kevan was still silent, she asked before hanging up, “Do you have anything else to
talk about?”
Kevan replied in his deep voice. “Yes. I’m tired out. I was at the police station the whole night and didn’t sleep a wink.”
Larissa chided him. “Then you should go to sleep now!”
“I can’t sleep. Lari I miss you,” Kevan sighed.
As it struck by lightning, Larissa’s heart tightened.
Al Kevan’s direct confession of love, her defenses crumbled, and there was an inexplicable sense of sweetness in spite of her
shock.
Larissa’s face went as red as a tomato as her heart thumped in her chest.
“Even though you miss me, you should still have a good rest,” Larissa said in a cajoling tone that she used with Aster when
trying to persuade him.
“I can’t sleep well without you by my side.”
Kevan seemed bent on making her feel shy. Every sentence he spoke was more embarrassing than the last.
Larissa fanned her burning cheeks with her hands to no avall
“Aren’t I always by your side?” she asked Kevan in return.
“That’s why I never had a good night’s sleep,” Kevan replied maller–of–lactly.
He couldn’t hide the exhaustion in his voice.
When Larissa noticed it, she couldn’t help feeling sorry for him.
“Yes, I can either pop some pills or drink alcohol,” Kevan replied without hesitation.
“Not those! Are there any other ways that wouldn’t cause harm to your health? It’s fine if the effects aren’t as good.” Larissa
denied his suggestion firmly.

“Then will you spend some time talking to me? Otherwise, you could sing me a lullaby. I want to hear your voice.” Kevan said
cautiously. He sounded nervous over the phone.