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.”

immediately promised, “I will definitely do everything I can to

general manager’s office, Kevan emerged from the

smiled quickly and

slightly and

Seymour a few days

mild too. “One more thing.” His gaze became frosty, causing the general manager to

“Yes, sir?”

other Regal Dynasty branches

crew has several big-shot celebrities who are staying in our hotel this time. I’m afraid that if we

not waver. In fact, his face got colder too. “It’s not like the Regal Dynasty can’t handle a minor loss like this.”

was intimidated by his imposing aura, and he nodded quickly. “Yes, sir. It will be arranged.”

…

She called Travis and said, “Are you

for you anyway.” His tone was not friendly. It sounded

than enough time for his parents to tattle

made the decision without bothering to

to deal with this dumb thing as soon

Elegant Indulgence Cafe at the appointed time. The place was not big and only had about ten tables. But it was already considered a location with an “excellent environment” compared

someone, the waiter immediately led her to Travis’ table. Just as she imagined, Travis did not look amiable. He did not even greet her upon

gracefully. She then proceeded to accept the menu handed

of lemon

smiled at the waiter, who froze before saying, “Of course.”

he left with a blush on his

more pissed

you’re already trying to seduce other men?” He glared at Larissa as if she was a criminal that deserved to

it funny, Larissa chortled out loud.

was seducing someone or not, even if I did—” Her smile faded, and her eyes became cold. “What

seconds before changing the subject. “Didn’t you want a divorce? Sign this divorce agreement and I’ll go to the City Hall with you

file in front of him, Larissa’s