Chapter 737
Sweet Subterfuge
Mike remained composed and stretched his hand out toward Larissa with a smile. âNice to meet you, Larissa.â
âNice to meel you too.â Larissa shook his hand.
Seizing his chance, Gary excused himself and gave them some privacy.
Larissa felt awkward.
Mike picked up two glasses of champagne from the table and gave Larissa one. âCare for a drink?â
Larissa took it and said. âThank youâ
âSeems like M. Logan wants to matchmake us.â
Mike rested on the edge of the table and stared as Gary weaved among the crowd.
Larissa almost choked as she didnât expect him to be so direct Still she visibly relaxed after that.
âHe meddles in things he shouldnâtâ
Sipping some champagne, Larissa sighed.
âAll parents are like that,â Mike said with a chuckle. âMy parents are always pressuring me lo gel married. I was forced to attend todayâs banquet as well bul He turned to stare at Larissa. It was fortunate that I came, or I wouldnât have had the pleasure of meeting you.â
Mike was 1 handsome, but he had a gentle temperament that was different from Kevanâs. Although his words sourded like fattery, he made them sound sincere, Laken a liking to him.
Larissa guessed that this was the reason why her father had taken âThank you for your kind words, Mr. Young.â Larissa clinked her glass with his. âItâs my pleasure to know you as wellâ
She knew that it was out of courtesy. Mikeâs smile widened.
As Gary predicted, they had similar lite experiences, thus they had many common topics to talk about.
Larissa quite liked this witty and humorous man. Of course, she only liked him as a friend.
Alas, their lively conversation could convey a diferent meaning to others who were watching them..
Gary stood at a distance and observed Larissaâs expression.
Seeing that she seemed receptive to Mike, Gary told Lewis, âSee, I told you she would like Mike.â
Lewâs remained silent with a grave expression on his face.
âThe issue with Larissa is that sheâs encountered too few men! Otherwise, how would she be charmed by a man like Kevan?â
Garyâs eyes were filled with joy and his words sounded a little smug. When he spoke about Kevan, he curled his lips in distaste.
Lewis did not say a word.
Gary glanced at him and suddenly turned serous, I know that you are on Kevanâs side.â
Taken abate, Lewis denied it, Tm not!â
âIraised you after all. Compared to Larissa. I know you like the back of my hand. Do you think your true thoughts could escape my nolice?â Gary teased him.
Lewis lowered his head.
âI can see how well Kevan treats Lari, but his family background is too complicated.â Gary composed himself and spoke sternly. âHeâs not suitable for Lari, in comparison, Mike is just right. The Young family is wellâofl and they donât have many extended relatives. The Rogers family has too many internal conflicts. Il Larl marries the Young family, sheâll live comfortably for the rest of her life.â
âWhat if Lari insists on marrying Kevan?â Lewis mustered the courage to ask the burning question he had kept for a long time.
Garyâs expression changed and his eyes turned coc. All signs of him being drunk disappeared, âI will make her change her mind,â