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.

moment, and he responded, “Yes, I’m alone. Is there someone else

opened the door.

here to talk about

in doubl “Talk about business?

her opinion, Lucas was a trust fund baby with too much free time. They had met twice, but he had never mentioned

pulled out a chair and sat down. He placed his hands on the table, looking as he was ready to tak business. Larissa dared not waste

water in

the cup and sipping from

and I want to host a birthday party for

immediately

want to book a venue, right? I’m not in

lobby and lind the general manager. She will take you on a tour of the banquet halls in our hotel. If

the landline and said. “I can call her and ask her to meet you at the elevator on the second

“Alright

put down the cup. a look of disappointment crossing his lace as he touched