Chapter 473
Sweet Subterfuge
Chapter 473
it were at 7 pm. then Larissa would need to ask her assistant to stay a little longer after work to keep an eye on Astar.
âSure, Ill be there on time.â she replied with a smile.
Gary let go of her hand and rotated his wrist, luming his palm upward. âThis time, you should have your contact information, I hope?â he
asked.
Larissa handed him her business card. If you need anything or have any suggestions or leedback about our hotel feel free to reach out to me at any time.â
He carefully tucked her business card into his pocket and said. âGreat.â
Larissa had already instructed Aster to wait for her in the office at night and not wander around.
âAh He frowned and appeared reluctant. But Iâm scared to be alone at night.â
She pinched his chubby lace and reassured him. âYou wonât be. Chad will be around. Chad was her assistant.
âBut Chad doesnt like to talk or play games. Itâs boring to be with him,â Aster complained, his expression filled with worry.
She playfully tapped his forehead. âWhy are you being so picky now?â He used to go along with whatever she said.
He stuck out his tongue and clung to her arm, pressing herself against her.
âMommy, can ask Uncle Kevan to come and pick me up? Treally enjoy playing with him heâs super fun!
And heâs really nice to me!â
Instantly, she remembered the dream from the previous night. âNo way she excla mec. Fear and panic caused her voice to rise subconsciously, and she couldnât maintain her previous calm demeanor.
Her overeactor started Aster. She noticed his bealdered and learful expression and lock a deep breath, trying to calm hersell down.â Uncle Kevan has been busy with work, so you shouldnât bother him,â she patiently explained.
Kevan had personally admitted that he had no time for anything else since the launch of Microworks Corporationâs new game. 50. sha wasnât womed about this lie being exposed even Aster asked Kevan
âOh, ckayâ His shoulders dropped, disappointment willen all over his face.
Larissa suggested. âHow about I tell Chad to play games with you?â
âNo need,â he replied dejectedly, shaking his head. I donât want to bother Chad either,â
She affectionately patted his head and praised him, âYouâre such a good boy.â
She received a call from Gary at 6.30 pm. He reminded her specifically. Ms. Seymour, conât forget about our appointment later.â
She immediately shut down her computer. Iâm on my way.â
She called her assistant in, gave a few instructions to Aster, and then hurriedly lell. Chad was as silent as Aster had described him. Like Larissa, he was a workaholic, who couldnât be separated from his laptop, even if he was assigned to accompany Aster.
Aster sat alone in a corner and sent a voice role to Kevan saying âUncle Kevan, are you busy now?
Soon, he received the same response as last time. No. Whatâs up?â
The gloom that had ingered over Aster vanished in an instant with Kewanâs reply. He glanced at Chad, who was not far away, and lowered his voice as he asked. âCan you come and pick me up from Mommyâs office?â