Sweet Subterfuge

hapter 119

When Larissa reached her office, she locked the door behind her, feeling a sense of unease settling in. Unable to fully concentrate on her work, she found herself constantly on edge, listening intently to any sounds or mavemeals outside her office.

When someone passed by her door, she would freeze and be on high alert. Even after the person had moved on, she still felt tense. By the morning’s end, her state of tiredness was no different from when she got off work.

Close to noon, Larissa saved the report she had done halfway and was about to grab lunch. Suddenly, she heard lootsteps outside her door again. This time, the footsteps came to a halt right outside her door.

Subconsciously, she held her breath, her senses on high alert as she tried to discem the sounds. Her heart was racing.

Suddenly, there came three knocks on her door, causing her to involuntarily swallow nervously. Then, she asked, “Who’s there?”

“It’s me.” came the voice of a young man, sounding oddly familiar. As Larissa strained her memory to place the voice, he added. “It’s Lucas Hermes.”

“You’re alone?” she asked warily.

puzzled Lucas for a moment, and he responded, “Yes,

ease and opened the door. ‘Why are you here?”

about business. Lucas smiled.

doubl “Talk about

with too much free time. They had met twice, but he had never

a chair and sat down. He placed his hands on the table, looking as he was ready to tak

only have water

said, taking the cup and

soon, and I want to host a birthday party for her at the Regal Cynasty

Larissa immediately

right? I’m not in charge of that.

She will take you on a tour of the banquet halls in our hotel. If you have any questions, feel free to

to meet you at the elevator on the second llaor. All our banquet hals are located on the second

“Alright

of disappointment