Sweet Subterfuge

Larissa’s office was situated on the side of the hotel facing the street.

Not long after she went upstairs, the sounds of police sirens could be heard below. She pushed open the window and looked down. There was a police car parked in front of the hotel’s main entrance. A few minutes later, two policemen led the Hardy couple out.

What really surprised her was that they were not resisting. They did not even pull away from the police and followed them obediently into the car. Larissa only found out the reason later from Livie, who said, “Mr. Rogers said he was going to pay two million dollars for their lives. It scared them well. When they saw the police, it was like they’d found their saviors and insisted on going with them so that they would be protected.”

Livie continued to narrate with rapture, “You didn’t even see how they looked afterward, Ms. Seymour. They were just two total losers. It was hilarious.”

Larissa could not bring herself to laugh about it, however. Now that those two had made fools of themselves, they had embarrassed her too. After all, to strangers, they were still her in-laws.

…

Unsurprisingly, Larissa was summoned by the general manager before noon.

She stood ramrod straight, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. Her head was also bowed as she waited for the storm that was sure to come.

However, it did not.

On the contrary, the general manager asked kindly, “Do you need a few days off?”

Larissa’s head snapped up in surprise. She wondered if the guy was possessed—when she made mistakes previously, all that usually awaited her was a scolding. As if he had read her mind, the general manager’s face darkened and reverted to his usual stern appearance, which actually reassured Larissa.

“Although what happened today was not something you could control, it did start because of you.”

Larissa’s head went down again.

“You have three days. Sort out your private affairs, and don’t let it affect your work again. If there’s ever another incident like this, your year-end bonus will be entirely forfeited.”

a beat, and she immediately promised, “I will definitely do everything

she left the general manager’s office, Kevan emerged from the partitioned waiting area he had been

smiled quickly and

dipped his head slightly and sat across from

you instructed, I have given Ms. Seymour a few days

you.” Kevan’s face was impassive, and his tone was mild too. “One more thing.” His gaze became frosty, causing the general manager

“Yes, sir?”

check out from the hotel. Inform the other Regal Dynasty

big-shot celebrities who are staying in our hotel this time. I’m afraid that if we force Ms. Gallagher to check out, the others would

colder too.

by his imposing aura, and he nodded quickly. “Yes, sir.

…

Larissa was not happy at all. She called Travis and said, “Are you

tone was not friendly. It sounded like he was trying to suppress his

had passed, it was more than enough time for his parents to

Travis made the decision without bothering to consult her, then hung up without waiting for a reply.

wanted to deal with this dumb thing as soon as possible, she would

was not big and only had about ten tables. But it was already considered a location with an “excellent environment” compared to the

not many people inside at this time. The moment Larissa said she was looking for someone, the waiter immediately led her to Travis’ table. Just as she imagined, Travis did not look amiable.

seen nothing and sat down gracefully. She then proceeded to

cup of lemon

who froze before saying, “Of course.”

he left with a blush on

more pissed

trying to seduce other men?” He glared at Larissa as if she was a criminal that deserved to be condemned.

it funny, Larissa chortled

mind whether I was seducing someone or not, even if I did—” Her smile faded, and her eyes became cold. “What right do you have to accuse me anyway,

“Didn’t you want a divorce? Sign this divorce agreement

in front of him, Larissa’s heart sank.