Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 28

When Larissa’s shoulder had healed to the point where she could return to work normally at the hotel, two weeks had already passed.

Her colleagues celebrated her return by booking a private room at the most upscale fine–dining restaurant in Covenford. They hung banners, inflated balloons, and even bought her a big cake.

Larissa felt guilty about accepting their grand gesture. As such, she accepted every single toast that came her way-

And…she got drunk again.

Some of the others wanted to send her home, but they didn’t know her address. When asked about her family or friend’s contact number, she could only stare back blankly without saying a word.

“Ah!” Someone raised their hand suddenly. “I have Ms. Seymour’s husband’s contact number! One time, Ms. Seymour’s phone died, and she borrowed mine to give her husband a call. I conveniently saved his number back then!”

“Call him! Call him!” the group urged.

Someone spoke up weakly. “Aren’t Ms. Seymour and her husband…divorced?”

was undoubtedly breaking news to many of

for real?”

Seymour is no different

Exactly! Is your source of

the news about Larissa’s divorce was no longer certain about the authenticity

month ago, Ms. Seymour’s in–laws came to the hotel and caused a racket. At that time, it was Ms. Seymour herself who revealed

good as Ms. Seymour, her husband still

must be blind!”

was indignant.

Amid the chaotic discussion, the

looked at each

What if Ms. Seymour hasn’t divorced her

quickly. Travis asked, “Who is

over to act as a spokesperson. “Hi, I’m Ms. Seymour’s assistant. Ms. Seymour is drunk now. Could you

to ask, “Have you dialed the wrong number?” but instead, he

was drunk? He couldn’t believe

never drink excessively in public due to her low

this was some kind of