Semua Bab Sweet Subterfuge: Bab 181 - Bab 190

"Sorry for being a bother, Miss Seymour," Noah greeted her in a calm and composed manner, remaining in an elegant and graceful posture. Larissa noticed that he did not seem like someone who was in a hurry to buy a house. Thus far, he had not looked at anything in the room, instead, his gaze was focused on her the entire time. However, he maintained a distance, and his gaze was polite, so he did not make her feel uncomfortable. Larissa had a feeling that he must be a powerful man. However, she was confused as to why he was interested in her house. It wasn’t large or located in a convenient area, which meant he clearly had better options. But she wouldn’t raise her questions aloud. She was glad enough that someone was willing to buy the house along with the furniture, and she wouldn’t miss out on this opportunity no matter what. Larissa quickly led Noah through the entire house. He didn't ask any questions and directly said, "I'm satisfied with the house. Are you able to sign the c

Lana squeezed in front of Larissa and shook the large bag in her hand. "Good evening, Dylan! I got this for you!"Dylan was startled by her sudden appearance but quickly regained his composure. He took the bag and smiled, saying, "That’s so thoughtful of you. Come in and have dinner with us."Kevan was waiting in the dining room, and Lana hurriedly sat next to him before Larissa and Dylan could. "Mr. Rogers, this is for you." She blushed and placed a small bag in front of Kevan.Kevan glanced at it and said, "It's too expensive." Then, he pushed the bag back and added, "Ms. Seymour, you should keep it for your boyfriend."The smile on Lana’s face froze and she explained sheepishly, "I don't have a boyfriend. Besides, I personally chose this for you. It’s not that expensive." "Even the cheapest product from this brand would cost thousands. I heard that you’re working as a manager at StreamWave Studios. The pay there isn’t that high, right? How could you afford to buy something

Her racing heart immediately fell, and Larissa silently ate throughout the whole meal. Dylan could sense the tension in the atmosphere and tried to bring up a light-hearted topic, asking Larissa, "Do you have any plans for Christmas?""I have to work overtime," Larissa replied without hesitation. "I'm busy right now, and I probably won't be able to catch a break until after New Year's.""Oh ... So, you won't be able to come to my Christmas party?" Dylan sounded a bit disappointed. Larissa didn't want to dampen his spirits and replied, "I’ll join you guys if I get off work early that day." "Great! Remember to bring a gift for the gift exchange session. It’s quite fun!" Dylan immediately brightened up. Larissa was just being polite, but hearing him say that further strengthened her determination not to go. She suspected that his friends were probably all wealthy, and anything she bought would either be too cheap for their liking or too expensive for her to afford.Perhaps, Dylan

As Kevan spoke, the crowd burst into laughter."Oh my, who would have thought the great Mr. Rogers would be whipped by his girlfriend?""Finally, someone who can tame Kevan!""Larissa, you’re so awesome!""Any old punishment won't do! You should whip him!" A few of them chimed in among the crowd. Larissa joined in playfully, saying, "I'll consider it next time."She spoke very lightly and her laughter seemed genuine, she did not look like she was putting up an act. Kevan stole a glance at her and saw the faint smile on the corner of her lips. Her eyes were filled with joy as she no longer looked as tense as before. Perhaps the room was rather warm, as her face had turned rosy. The bright light illuminated her eyes, making them twinkle in the dimly lit room. Kevan tightened his grip around her waist, and his mouth and throat turned dry. He licked his lips and raised the glass in his hand, gulping down the remaining vodka in one go. The ice-cold liquid slid down his throat, r

In the end, Larissa left Dylan's house happily, holding a whip and a bunch of miscellaneous household items they had bought for her as a welcoming gift. Kevan walked with her, and after they left the house, she noticed that he was carrying a somewhat familiar paper bag."Isn't this the gift I brought?" she asked.She clearly remembered that the guy who drew her gift was the one who teased Kevan endlessly and poured him drinks. But how did the item end up in Kevan's hands after such a short while?"He didn't want it, so he gave it to me," Kevan said calmly.He was telling the truth, albeit omitting certain unnecessary details, such as blackmailing the guy with some information. Larissa had long noticed that he was quite well-respected amongst the group. Although they teased and joked with him, they ultimately wished him well. So, the intense commotion over her gift just now was probably just an act, a way to push his buttons. Regardless of who got it, it would eventually be give