Chapter 116
Sweet Subterfuge
Dylan deliberately emphasized the word âgirlfriendâ and dragged out the end syllable of the word.
Larissaâs face tumed red, and she immediately explained, âJulia misunderstood the situation.â
âI donât think itâs a misunderstanding. Arenât you Kevanâs girlfriend?â Dylan showed a sincere expression.
Just as Larissa was about to retort, he added, âYour contract wasnât signed for nothing.
That made Larissa shut up. Then, Dylan rapped on the table and addressed Kevan, who had been standing in place after he entered the house. âArenât you going to panâfry the steak?â
Kevan shot him a warning glare and said, âI didnât prepare anything for you.â
âWell I donât like steak anyway.â Dylan acted as if he didnât understand the meaning of his words as he looked at the steaming pot. T have some sealood instead.â
Kevan couldnât scold him in front of Larissa, so he temporarily suppressed his anger and scooped a spoonful of butter into the pan. Dylan had no intention of stopping and said, âI need to use the washroom. Take off your slippers, and let me wear them.â âNo!â Kevan didnât turn to look at him.
âWhy are you so stingy? Dylan glared at him and muttered in dissatisfaction. âWeâve been friends for so many years. Now that youâve moved, you didnât even prepare a pair of slippers for me. Both of you have slippers, and Iâm the only one barelant. Donât you feel ashamed?â
Kevan didnât care, but Larissa was anxious.
âMr. Shields, why donât you wear mine?â
âNo way!â
âDonât let him!â
Kevan and Dylan spoke simultaneously, their gazes locked on each other. After an intense exchange of glances. Dylan was the first to avert his eyes.
âYour slippers are too small and pink. Theyâre not suitable for me.â he commented to Larissa âArenât you going to the washroom? What if thereâs water on the floor, and you get your socks wet?
Larissa asked, removing her slippers as she spoke. Her genuine concem made Dylan feel embarrassed.
âI was joking. There are disposable sippers in the shor cabinet. I just donât like wearing those.â Then, he walked over to the entrance and retrieved a pair of disposable slippers.
âDisposable slippers? Larissa was shocked. She had only seen them in hotels, and it was uncommon for people to have them at home.
âYouâre clueless, huh?â Dylan laughed. âThe things Kevan prepares for his quests are cisposable.â
Larissa glanced down at her feet, feeling helpless.
âDonât t you need to use the washroom? Why are you being so talkative? Kevan linally couldnât tolerate him anymore.
Dylan chortled gleefully and said, âOkay, okay. Fine. Iâll stop talking.â
Scon, dinner was served, with two bowls containing lobster and seafood, along with individual servings of steak lor Larissa and Kevan.
Then, he gave Larissa a set of silver cutlery and Dylan a pair of disposable cullery and a plate.
âHey, this special treatment is too obvious, donât you think? Dylan complained.
Kevan didnât even spare a glance as he said. âIf you want to eat, then donât complain.â
Kevan left his sentence unfinished, but Dylan completed it in his mind, âOtherwise, just leave.â
âI think this is convenient to use and saves time on cleaning.â Dylan lound a justificat on for himsel