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.

question puzzled Lucas for a moment, and he responded, “Yes, I’m

felt at ease and opened the

to talk about

doubl “Talk about business?

trust fund baby with too much free

He placed his hands on the table, looking as he was ready to tak business.

have water in

Lucas said, taking the cup and

and I want to host a birthday party for her at the Regal Cynasty Hotel”

Larissa immediately

to book a venue, right? I’m not in charge of that.

go to the lobby and lind the general manager. She will take you on a tour of the banquet halls in our hotel. If you have any questions, feel free to ask her. She can provide you with

she spoke. She picked up the landline and said. “I can call her and ask her to meet you at the elevator on

“Alright

disappointment crossing his lace as he touched his nose.