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.

about it from our manager too. Looks like an executive from 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

Pointing at the elevators, she said, “Well, I’ll be heading

of steady footsteps could be heard. In the quiet of

walked in, side by side.

black suits and were rather

of those young stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and

there was a hint of roguishness to his temperament.

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

you like to check in?” Livie’s sweet voice sounded at just the right moment. Only then did the man withdraw his gaze, and Larissa

shorter man stepped forward

you made reservations?” Livie queried yet

ID over. “One presidential suite, and one deluxe

words “presidential suite” made Larissa pause once again. There was only one presidential suite in the Regal

flung her suitcases at the 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

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

two seconds before turning his attention

“Hello.”

was just as melodious as Larissa had expected. It

caught up in it when her hand suddenly

and was gripping hers. His hand was just as smooth as his face, and his fingers were slender and

gazed at her own hand, which was slightly more calloused than his, and a sense of self-loathing

man said, uttering

a few seconds before she realized that he was

to meet you, 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

a

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

felt mortified by all the furtive looks. She touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they were both in the elevator before she asked Livie, “Is there something

shook her head in

…

Travis early in the morning. “Where

question.

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