Chapter 278
Sweet Subterfuge
Chapter 278
Larissa was taken aback, âWhy do you want to ask me out?â
Edmund unveiled a shy smile before bowing his head. The effeminate demeanor he displayed didnât seem out of place on his feminine
face.
âYou might not believe meâ¦â Edmund bit his lip. Then as if he had made up his mind, he suddenly raised his head and stared at Larissa,
Actually, on the day you scolded the housekeepers I fell for you at first sight. It was out of my personal Interest to transfer you here,â
Larissa felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her mind went blank. It took her a while to regain her composure, and she chuckled, saying, âMr. Rogers, please donât play such a prank on me.â
Edmund knew she didnât believe him and seriously said to her, âIâm not joking. I really like you.â
His serious expression and tone caused Larissa to panic. While she had experienced many love confessions in the past, this was the first time she felt flustered. She didnât know how to reject him.
After all, Edmund was her superior. She felt a responsibility to preserve his dignity and avoid being overly blunt in her response.
âSorry, Mr. Rogers. Iâm married,â she began, her gaze drifting to her ring finger, which bore no ring.
Once again, she regretted not wearing the diamond ring that Kevan had given her.
Edmundâs gaze instantly became sullen. âAre you really married or trying to fool me?â
âIâm really married. If you donât believe me, I can show you the marriage certificate.â Of course, she wouldnât really let him see it. She, couldnât make known her relationship with Kevan.
âNo need for that.â
Larissa felt relieved hearing his answer.
âYour marriage doesnât affect me,â he sneered, accompanied by an unsettling laugh.
*After all, there are no married couples that canât be broken up. It simply means the third party hasnât put in enough effort.â
With that, Edmund rose from his chair and placed his hands firmly on the table. He looked down at her with a condescending gaze and declared, âI wonât give up on you. I believe that one day your heart will be mine.â
Edmund left her office after that, leaving her shocked. âEdmund
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He has gone crazy!â
His intention to intervene in her relationship with Kevan revealed a deeply twisted sense of morality.
Larissa couldnât fathom the extent of his distorted mindset.
Larissa did not plan to tell Kevan about this. The previous rumor between her and Edmund had already enraged him. If he knew that Edmund wanted to sna tch her from him. She might be killed.
Following Edmundâs confession, Larissa remained on edge, worried about his unpredictable actions.
Fortunately, Edmund never did anything too crazy after that. Just like that, they peacefully ended the last few days of work before the new year.
As the long-awaited holiday season approached, Roland, being aware of Larissaâs time off, invited her and Kevan to his home to celebrate New Yearâs Eve.