Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 2

Larissa did not return to the private room.

The incident in the corridor had attracted the attention of quite a crowd. That naturally included Travis’ subordinates. They had seen Travis leaving with Amber in his arms, but not a single person showed any signs of shock or surprise.

It was likely that they already knew about Travis and Amber’s affair.

Thinking back to how she deliberately acted affectionately with Travis in front of them, Larissa thought herself an idiot. They were likely laughing at her on the inside.

Doing everything in her power to hold back her tears, Larissa drove home.

The house was dark. When she turned on the lights, everything was as she left it before leaving for the gathering.

But the air had gotten significantly colder.

Without further delay, Larissa stuffed all of her valuables into two large suitcases and headed straight to her workplace, the Regal Dynasty Hotel.

She was the manager of the hotel’s housekeeping department, and she had a private staff room there due to her constant night shifts. Although there was nothing in there but a bed, it was enough to be a temporary home before she could find a new place to live.

…

Although Larissa was in charge of the housekeeping department, she was quite familiar with the people in the lobby as well as the reception due to having worked at the Regal Dynasty Hotel for almost five years.

“Ms. Seymour? I thought you took the day off today?” Livie, a receptionist, asked in surprise when she saw Larissa come in with two large suitcases.

“Something came up, so I came back.” Larissa easily avoided the question.

But Livie was staring at her suitcases. “What about those?”

“Oh, an important guest is coming to our hotel. To provide the best service for him, I’ll be staying in the hotel for now.” Larissa recalled the matter discussed by the general manager during the morning meeting two days ago and used it as an excuse.

Sure enough, Livie did not question her.

the company. He told us to be as professional as possible for these two days. If we’re caught making mistakes, then we’d have to pack our things and go.” She pursed her

around. Pointing at the elevators, she said, “Well, I’ll be heading up.”

taken two steps when the sounds of two different sets of steady footsteps could

men walked in, side by

wore tidy black suits and

He looked like one of those young stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and soft lips set against

his trousers’ pocket. Despite his elegance, there was a hint of roguishness to his temperament. As if sensing

his overall innocuous appearance. Larissa could not help

voice sounded at just the right moment. Only then did the man withdraw

shorter man stepped forward and

you made reservations?” Livie queried yet

his ID over. “One

There was only one presidential suite in the Regal Dynasty Hotel.

man. She put a professional smile on her face and stuck out her hand. Just as she was about to open her mouth, she suddenly remembered that she did not even know his name. Her smile froze for a second before she managed

I am the manager of the Regal Dynasty’s housekeeping department. My name is Larissa Seymour. I will be in charge

man gazed at her for two seconds before turning his attention

“Hello.”

as melodious as Larissa had expected. It had a low, rich timbre,

in it when her hand suddenly

hand from his pocket and was gripping hers. His hand was just as smooth as his

which was slightly more calloused than his, and a sense of self-loathing swelled from within.

said,

few seconds before

you, Mr. Rogers!” she

from his face, and a

had finished checking in and handed a

the card, and walked toward the elevator. When the other man bypassed Larissa,

and waited until they were both in the elevator before she asked Livie, “Is there something on my face?”

head in confusion.

…

from Travis early in the morning. “Where have you

did not answer his question. “Travis, let’s get

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