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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 229
The moment Larissa got home, she removed the ring from her finger and carefully placed it inside her jewelry box. Even though it was supposed to be a prop, based on Kevan's character, a large diamond like this probably cost a lot. She didn't dare wear it out, fearing that wearing it in public might risk damaging it or attracting unwanted attention from others with ill intentions.In the WhatsApp group chat, her colleagues were all talking about the meteor shower tonight. It seemed that the National Weather Service had forecasted this; hence many people had gone up to Starry Mountain a day in advance just to wait for those few seconds in which the meteor shower could be seen."I'm currently at the peak of Starry Mountain, and it's absolutely packed," one of Larissa's assistants messaged, accompanied by a picture capturing the current scene. The photo showed a dense crowd swarming the mountain's summit."Those who can get here are lucky enough. Many people are stranded on the mountain
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Halting in her footsteps, Larissa turned her head with wide eyes, only to see the man she had lost contact with for the whole night snoring on the sofa.His coat was missing, his tie loosely hanging around his neck, and quite a few of his shirt buttons were unbuttoned. His shirt was wide open, exposing his pecs.However, Larissa's attention was drawn to the red lipstick mark on his neck.Even though she knew that she had no right to hold him accountable or be jealous in any way, she found that she was unable to move her feet. Her heart felt like it was being crushed by something, and Larissa could not breathe, her mind completely blanking out.The large sofa was small for Kevan, and he turned in discomfort, scaring Larissa as well as bringing her back to reality.It was late. She should not delay any longer.Looking away, she hurriedly left through the door, which closed with a loud thump.Kevan, who had been deeply asleep, slowly opened his eyes.…Once the New Year holidays
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The moment it was noon, Larissa received Dylan's call. He was already waiting for her in Regal Dynasty's café with Mr. Sharpe, and with them was an important witness, Maria Durham. Because there was no challenge as to how this case would end, they were all pretty relaxed.Mr. Sharpe only emphasized a couple of points that Larissa and Maria needed to be clear on during their testimony. When they expressed their understanding, he did not say more.Maria, however, excitedly chatted with Larissa."Larissa, you and Kevan are such lucky stars! After my husband and I went to visit you in the hospital, my husband got a salary increment within two days! And it's twice the original amount! The boss said it was a commendation for his many years of effort in the company and even said that his performance warranted a better post. But since he prefers his current post, he doesn't have to move. But when he does? He can get promoted whenever he wants! Moreover, if his team designs better work in th
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Elliot's crew cut had been shaved to that of a skinhead. He had become twice as thin, and his face was littered with bruises. His eyes were so swollen that they resembled walnuts, and there was only a thin line indicating the opening of the eyes.His neck and any other parts uncovered were in a similar state as his face, which was quite frightening.Elliot pleaded guilty to his crimes without needing the judge or Mr. Sharpe to grill him. When he spoke, tears and snot were running all over his face. Larissa clearly saw that what was once a mouth full of uneven yellow teeth now only had a few teeth remaining. She could not imagine what on earth he went through in the detention center.The trial progressed much more smoothly than Larissa anticipated. She did not even need to use any of the words that Mr. Sharpe had coached her to say beforehand. In the end, the judge found Elliot guilty of causing intentional bodily harm and sentenced him to ten years in prison. Compared to the harm he
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Dylan and Larissa had just arrived at Microworks when Kevan called and said he needed to start a meeting now and told them to find a restaurant first."Well, I just happen to need to get a document in my office. Shall we wait a bit for him?" Dylan sought Larissa's opinion."Sure." Larissa did not mind.They took Kevan's personal elevator, and Dylan left Larissa at the presidential office before heading toward the law firm.The last time Larissa was there, she had attracted a lot of attention in the office. Everyone knew her and was aware of her relationship with Kevan. So, when she appeared, everyone tensed up and pretended to be working diligently while sneaking glances at her.Larissa could sense those looks but pretended not to notice that they were eyeing her. Walking forward in a straight line, she suddenly stopped and glanced over at the person in the cubicle next to her.There were several female employees in the presidential office, and they were all dressed in plain form
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"Then rest well. We'll bring you something to eat after," Kevan said. "Sure." Larissa did not want to talk to him anymore, so she did not reject the offer.…The moment Larissa got home, she locked herself in her room.She took out the marriage certificate hidden at the bottom of the drawer and stared at their picture together.No matter how she looked, they did not match at all!She angrily shoved the certificate back into the drawer.She wanted to divorce Kevan at once, but this marriage was still beneficial to her, so she was reluctant too.After a long moment of mulling over the matter, she sighed and flopped back onto the bed."Just let it be, I guess," she thought.Her marriage to Kevan was one of mutual benefit. Who cared if he had a mistress?But her heart still felt terribly stifled and heavy.…Before 6 pm, Larissa heard the sounds of the door opening outside.Kevan could not possibly come home so early. Apart from him, the only other person who could enter the
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His mistress already had a child? Could it be … that he was the homewrecker instead? If so, that would explain why Kevan did not marry that person but came to her instead.Larissa's previous marriage had been ruined by a mistress, even if Travis had played a significant role in it. As a result, she harbored a deep disdain for homewreckers. At this moment, how she looked at Kevan had changed greatly. All the good feelings from living together for so long were slowly being destroyed.Kevan naturally sensed the changes in her mood, and the changes were heading in a direction that he did not anticipate at all.The disdain in her eyes was a little too obvious. It was as if she never thought of hiding it in the first place.Kevan suddenly panicked a little. He only wanted to make her jealous for a teeny bit, but he probably overdid it so much that she now suspected his character."What are you thinking of?" He asked while pretending to be calm, deliberately smiling mischievously. "You
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Not only did Kevan blacklist her, but he also warned her to stop harassing them, or he would ensure that she would not be able to remain in Covenford any longer.Everyone knew that Kevan had such power.But Dylan secretly confided in Larissa, saying, "As long as Lana doesn't completely break up with Lucas, your husband won't really fire her. After all, Lana has only been with StreamWave for a short month, and Lucas has already brought in proceeds worth more than a million to StreamWave. If this carries on …" Dylan tutted. "Lucas will become a major benefactor for StreamWave."Larissa let out a faint smile. "Then I hope that they live happily ever after together forever!"…The news of Microworks wanting to establish their own film company quickly spread throughout the industry. To the film industry, this was undoubtedly a groundbreaking development for them.Microworks, the country's leading IT corporation, had expanded its influence into the real estate sector, establishing itse
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Wendy said, "You have to walk faster than this, Larissa! It's almost time! Your husband can't wait!""Alright!" Larissa quickly gathered up her skirts and followed her.The sun was out.Its golden rays shone softly on the red carpet through the rose petals.Larissa suppressed her desire to stay here for a little while longer and quickly walked toward the end.It was the door to the glass hall.Gary held Aster's hand and his cane in the other, waiting for her at the entrance.When he saw her, Aster immediately let go of Gary's hand and rushed toward her. "You're so pretty today, Mommy!"Larissa patted his head and smiled gently. "Thank you."Aster was her flower boy. Like Gary, he was wearing a tuxedo with a little bowtie.He was holding a basket that was proportionate to his body. In it were rose petals of various colors and shapes.The music suddenly began playing.Gary walked up to her and extended his arm toward her. "Let's go."He looked at her with a smile, his eyes g
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Gary and Lewis left Bartham after two days.Blue Star did not give them time off. They couldn't stay for long.Larissa's holidays were coming to an end as well. Half of the time, she was in the Rogers' villa.Because of the pandemic, most of the shops weren't open yet. She slept and ate at home most of the time and accompanied her family. It was quite nice.After the holidays, Kevan and Larissa went back to work.Aster was sent to the kindergarten that he'd been to before. Violet was the one who drove him to and fro.In fact, in order to better take care of him, the parents moved out of Rogers' villa and bought a house in Kevan and Larissa's neighborhood.The days passed in the blink of an eye.Blue Star's company in Bartham was quickly built. Lewis sent over a few loyal and trained employees to hold the fort with Larissa and hired people according to the company's needs. The company was soon on the right track, and the headquarters' work was moved over.Larissa grew busier an
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Violet had set aside Larissa's breakfast for her.Larissa ate with reddened cheeks. Kevan and Aster, who had been waiting for her, got up at the same time. Violet brought out a boxful of pie from the kitchen."Don't forget this." She put the box in Kevan's hands."Alright. Thanks, Mom." Kevan looked at Larissa and asked, "Can we go now?"Larissa wanted to ignore him, but in front of Violet, she couldn't express her emotions right now."Yes," she replied, pulling Aster toward her. She said goodbye to Violet and strode out the door.Kevan smiled in slight annoyance and followed suit.…Kevan had told Aster beforehand that they were going to see Great-Grandpa. Thus, all of Aster's questions on the way there revolved around him."Why is great-grandpa called 'Great-Grandpa'?""Is he Grandpa's dad?""Is Great-Grandpa fierce?""If he's dead, how is he going to eat the pie?"…Kevan patiently answered all of his questions.Meanwhile, Larissa looked out the window silently.Keva
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Since Larissa had gone downstairs alone, it was natural to expect a few questions."Where's Kevan? Why isn't he coming down with you?""Where's Daddy? He said he would launch fireworks with me."Larissa walked over calmly and made up an excuse. "He's tired, so he showered and slept."The older people did not doubt her. Only Lewis stared at her thoughtfully."Oh … Why did Daddy sleep so early?" Aster pouted in disappointment."You can get him to launch fireworks with you tomorrow. It'll be the same." Larissa patted his head, keeping a calm expression on her face.Anthony and Violet gave the gifts they'd prepared to Larissa and Aster.Violet looked at them, tears falling down her cheeks."I have no regrets now," she said."Thank you, Mom." Larissa gave her a big hug.Violet was stunned, and she cried harder."Good girl." She hugged Larissa back, smiling widely.After Anthony and Violet, Gary and Lewis gave them their gifts. However, they were calm. Aster was so happy that he
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"Happy Reunion Day!"For some reason, Larissa's eyes became a little moist. Her voice even sounded a bit choked up."What's wrong?" Kevan nervously held her face, urging her to meet his gaze. "Didn't you like the fireworks just now?"She shook her head. "No, I really liked them!""Then, why are you crying?" Kevan couldn't stand seeing her cry; it tugged at his heart."I'm just very moved."She buried her face in his chest, speaking emotionally, "Welcoming the big family reunion dinner with the person you love is wonderful."The corners of Kevan's mouth gradually curved up as he heard what she said.The hand around her waist tightened inch by inch."I love you too, Lari."He lowered his head and planted a kiss on the top of her head.She hurriedly pushed him away as she sensed his body's response. But she couldn't move him much."They're still waiting for us downstairs!" she reminded him.Lewis knew she was awake, and the fireworks were already over. If they stayed he
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It was a rare occasion to have the entire extended family gathered together like this for the big family reunion dinner. In the evening, everyone was in high spirits, having enjoyed a bit of alcohol. Violet took advantage of the festive atmosphere and insisted that Gary and Lewis stay.Since Larissa woke up early after a day without proper rest, she was already feeling quite sleepy even though the reunion dinner TV celebration had just begun.Violet was understanding and told her to go to bed.Larissa tried to muster her energy to stay up."No, I'll at least wait until after midnight."She wasn't someone who adhered to rituals or traditions.In previous years, she wouldn't have stayed up late specifically to welcome the big family reunion dinner day.But this year was different.She had the companionship of her family.She was no longer a drifting, rootless plant in a foreign land.Kevan furrowed his brows slightly and gave her a gentle push."You should get some sleep.
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Larissa recalled that there was indeed such an incident.However, Kevan's excuse to her was that he needed to go to Westonia to handle matters concerning Edmund."Kevan knows how the customs work better than you! You're not even married. Yet, you're already taking his side!"Gary scoffed.His displeasure was quite obvious.Larissa chuckled awkwardly, then decided to come clean and reveal the whole truth. "Well, the truth is, Kevan and I never actually got divorced. I married him over six years ago."Gary hadn't heard this from Kevan.So, his emotions seemed conflicted upon first hearing that. He clutched his chest. It was as if he were experiencing some discomfort.Larissa and Lewis quickly approached him, asking with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"In a sudden change of demeanor, Gary used his other hand to playfully tap Larissa's forehead.His expression instantly returned to normal. However, the tap was quite forceful, causing Larissa to wince in pain."If yo
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Larissa had to pick up Gary and Lewis early tomorrow morning. So, after having dinner, she returned to her room to freshen up and get ready for bed. As she lay down on the bed, she found herself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep no matter what she did.Kevan had just managed to put Aster to sleep before coming into the room. He noticed that the lights were still on.He furrowed his brow and asked, "Why haven't you fallen asleep yet?"Larissa lifted the blanket and sat up abruptly. "I'm feeling very anxious right now," she admitted.Her hair was in disarray.There was a troubled expression on her face."Anxious about what?" Kevan inquired."Well, my dad is coming over tomorrow. What if he doesn't get along with your parents?" The mere thought of that possibility gave her a headache."Uncle Gary is a reasonable person. He won't easily give anyone a hard time," Kevan defended Gary.His words brought a smile to Larissa's face. "Are you saying he hasn't been gi
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"Alright, then. We shall head out." Larissa gathered her belongings and pulled Kevan toward the exit."I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. It's almost the big family reunion dinner day. "So, it's hard to find a cab on the road. You might even find yourself waiting for half a day without coming across an empty cab."Gary didn't refuse. Instead, he requested, "Then, you come alone tomorrow."Her steps hesitated a moment, and she sighed inwardly. Gary really hadn't changed."Alright," she agreed.…As soon as they closed the door, Larissa began complaining to Kevan, "I thought my dad had really come around! Turns out, he still has reservations about you!"Kevan tightened his grip on her hand and smiled."Take it slow; there has to be a gradual process."He didn't expect Gary to change his attitude overnight. But as long as things were moving in a positive direction, he was content.She shrugged upon hearing that."Well, it's not me who's being wronged here; it's y
