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?”

undoubtedly breaking news to many of

for

Seymour is no different from

Is your source of information reliable?‘

about Larissa’s divorce

came to the hotel and caused a racket. At that time, it was Ms. Seymour herself who revealed that her husband had a mistress. She

good as Ms. Seymour, her husband

man must

was indignant.

the chaotic discussion,

looked at each other.

it a try? What if

call connected quickly. Travis asked, “Who is this?”

Ms. Seymour’s assistant. Ms. Seymour is drunk now. Could you please come over and pick

had originally intended to ask, “Have you dialed the wrong number?” but instead, he asked, “Can

He couldn’t believe

to drinking, and she would never drink excessively in public due to her low alcohol tolerance. It was only when they were both at home that she

was some kind