Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 220

Out of the blue, Kevan, who was usually distant, struck up a casual conversation with Lucas. “Not heading back to Bartham for New Year’s?”

Lucas seemed taken aback by Kevan’s sudden “enthusiasm, and his smile turned stiff as his voice trembled a little. “No, I’m busy with work here. I don’t have time to go back.”

Kevan nodded in response and asked, “I heard you helped the two anchors from StreamWave Studios establish a connection and secure the endorsement deal with Yenti Clan?”

Lucas‘ face slightly reddened upon hearing that. “Yeah, well, it just so happened that Yenti Clan was looking for spokespersons, and I knew those two anchors, so I made a recommendation. I didn’t expect it to work out.”

There was a significant discrepancy between what Lucas said and what Kevan knew. In reality. Lucas had used several million dollars from Torqua’s external device procurement funds and the future exclusive supply rights for external devices to secure the endorsement deal with Yenti

Clan.

Of course, Kevan wouldn’t expose Lucas‘ lie right then and there. After all, the company would receive a 40% commission on the endorsement fees earned by the two anchors. In other words, Lucas was indirectly giving him money. So, naturally, he was pleased about that.

“I’ll definitely give you a generous present as a thank you when you marry Lana,” Kevan said with

a smile.

Instantly, Lucas‘ mood dampened, but he forced a smile and replied, “Sure.”

“On another note…” Kevan spoke in a caring, older–brotherly tone. “Despite being busy with work, you still need to make time to be there for your girlfriend. Lana’s mother is in the late stages of uterine cancer and may not have much time left. Lana needs you now.”

Lucas was shocked to hear this. “When did Yvette get uterine cancer?” He had never heard Lana

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“Don’t you know?” Kevan looked surprised by Lucas‘ reaction. “Xavier came to Covenford. specifically for this matter the day before yesterday to bring Larissa back home.”

Although Larissa didn’t know what Kevan was up to, she still nodded in agreement “Yeah, Mr. Rogers and I just returned from Bartham.”

Lucas panicked. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll go to Bartham right away.”

He reached into his pocket, found his car keys, and pressed a button–the Maserati parked not far away made a “beep” sound.

“Is that Maserati yours?” Dylan asked

“Yes.” Although Lucas was in a hurry to leave, he patiently answered Dylan’s question. “I bought it

recently. Nana said she likes this car.”

Larissa remembered something when Lucas said that. It was the image of Lana getting into a Maserati outside the Microworks Building. At the time, she thought it was Keyan picking Lana up from work and misunderstood their relationship.

It turned out it was actually Lucas. The thorn that had been lodged in her heart was finally

removed, and Larissa’s mood seemed to improve slightly.

After Lucas responded to Dylan, he hurriedly left.

Dylan sighed, “I can’t bear to see Lucas being used like this.”

“They both agreed to it. So, why do you care so much?” Kevan glanced at him coldly. “Instead, you should think about how to deal with your parents when you go back for the big family reunion dinner!”

Dylan glared at Kevan and gritted his teeth. “Shut up!” Only one month remained until then.

Nevertheless, since Kevan brought up the topic, Dylan continued the conversation. “Hey, Larissa, what are your plans for that period?”

“Probably spending it just by myself!” She forced a smile with a tinge of bitterness.

When she was still with the Seymour family, she would lock herself in her room every big family reunion dinner, feeling disconnected from the festive atmosphere outside. After she went to Covenford for university, everyone else in the dormitory would go home during the winter break.. leaving her all alone. She would either work or stay in the library during the family reunion dinner.

However, Wendy would video chat with her every eve of the reunion dinner after graduating. They would talk until the early hours of the morning before going to sleep. After that, she was with Travis, and she never experienced the feeling of loneliness during big family reunion dinners. again. But now… she was back to square one. She was feeling sentimental when a hand reached.

out from the side and held hers

Kevan turned to look at her; his eyes devoid of emotion, and his tone as calm as water when he said, “Come spend the big family reunion dinner with me at my home.”