Chapter 150
Sweet Subterfuge
Lucas accusations left Larissa a little bewildered.
After a moment she covered the phoneâs microphone and stood up. She whispered to Kevan, âI need to go outside and take a callâ
âOkay,â Kevan nodded.
Outside the restaurant, Larissa finally let go of the microphone and hissed into the phone, âWhen did I ever bring Lana to a bar?â
âLana has been with you these past few days. If it wasnât you who brought her, then who could it be?â
Lucas demanded in a confrontational tone.
His insolent attitude successfully angered Larissa.
âI apologize, Mr. Hermes, but it wasnât me who took your girlfriend to the bar,â Larissa spoke calmly with a steely gaze. âI donât know who she went with, but if you wish to know the details, why donât you ask her directly instead of making baseless assumptions and unjustly accusing the innocent? I admit that Iâm not the best caretaker, so it is best to assume responsibility for looking after your girlfriend.
yoursel Lucas was at a loss for words.
âBy the way, both Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shields were injured last night while trying to save your girlfriend.â Larissa deliberately emphasized the gravity of the situation. âI wonder how you plan to settle this. Are you going to reimburse Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shields for their medical expenses?
When Larissa mentioned this. Lucas was reminded of something. âSince you knew that Nana was in danger, why didnât you call me instead?â
His question was so matterâofâfact that although Larissa was imitated, she couldnât help feeling a little wronged.
âLana refused to let me call you. If youâre dissatisfied with this, go and question her. Iâve done everything I could for both of you. Please retrain from involving me in your relationship squabbles.â
She hung up. Luckily, Lucas didnât call back.
Larissa returned to the restaurant and saw that Kevan had already ordered some dishes.
The waiter repeated Kevanâs order so Larissa could add more food it she wanted.
âBarbecued pork ribs? Roasted chicken? Larissa asked Kevan doubtfully. âDidnât you dislike these dishes?â
âI merely dislike Lanaâs cooking.â Kevan replied indifferently.
At that moment, Larissa was tempted to tell him the truth, but she held her longue in the end. After all she had promised Lana.
On the way back, Lana called Larissaâs phone.
Due to Lucasâ outburst earlier, Larissa couldnât muster up the patience to speak kindly to Lana. âWhatâs the matter? She answered the call stiffly.
Lanaâs voice took on a beseeching lone as she said, âTim sorry, Larissal Itâs all my fault for not explaining things clearly to Lucas! Iâve just taught him a lesson, Please donât be mad at me Lucas was likely in the same vicinity as Lana. Just as she finished speaking. Larissa heard Lucasâ
voice in the background. He was questioning her relentlessly. âIf it wasnât your sister, who else would have taken you to the bar? Answer me!â
Lana snapped impatiently. âShut up! Since you think Iâm lying, letâs break up right now!â
Larissa had no interest in listening to their argument. Aller hanging up, she turned her phone cl âIs it Lana? Kevan had heard her voice.
âYes, she fought with Lucas.â Larissa paused. âI hope they will make up soon.â
Otherwise, there was a high chance that she would be pulled into their argument again.
Larissa felt like she could change careers and become a fortuneâteller. Her predictions were usually spot on.
Lana called her again in the middle of the night as she had anticipated.
âLarissa, Iâm waiting at the entrance of your apartment complex, but the security guard wonât let me in.
Can you come and pick me up?â Lanaâs words were slurred as she was crying uncontrollably.