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?”

breaking news to many of

that for real?”

Seymour is

source of information reliable?‘

a series of questions, the person who revealed the news about

racket. At that time, it was

wife as good as Ms. Seymour, her husband still

man must be

was indignant.

call?” Amid the chaotic discussion,

at each

it a try? What if Ms. Seymour

quickly. Travis asked, “Who

spokesperson. “Hi, I’m Ms. Seymour’s assistant. Ms. Seymour is drunk now. Could you please come over and pick

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

drunk? He

public due to her low alcohol tolerance. It was only when they were both at home that

that this was