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.

too. Looks like an executive from the company. He told us to be as professional as possible

response. She had no desire to hang around. Pointing at the elevators,

two steps when the sounds of two different sets of steady footsteps could be heard. In the quiet of the

walked in, side

suits and were rather tall.

the taller man. He looked like one of those young stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and soft lips set against smooth skin—and yet he was still

trousers’ pocket. Despite his elegance, there was a hint of roguishness

terribly sharp, unlike his overall innocuous appearance. Larissa could not

right moment. Only then did

man stepped forward and said,

Livie

He handed his ID over. “One presidential suite, and one deluxe

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

reception, turned, and made her way to that tall 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

My name is

two seconds before turning his attention

“Hello.”

expected. It had a low, rich timbre, like a good-quality cello.

caught up in it when her

removed his right hand from his pocket and was gripping hers. His hand was just

calloused

said, uttering an unfamiliar

for a few seconds before she realized that he was

Mr. Rogers!” she said respectfully.

smile faded from his face, and a hint of frost crept into his gaze. He drew back his hand and stuck it into his

and handed a room card to him. “We’re good to

toward the elevator. When the other man bypassed Larissa, he kept shooting meaningful looks at

by all the furtive looks. She touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they

her head in

…

Travis early in the morning. “Where have you been?” He used an interrogatory tone.

question.

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