Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 119

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, I’m alone. Is there someone else I should be

opened

to talk about business. Lucas smiled.

was in doubl “Talk about business?

trust fund baby with too much free time.

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

water

the cup and

coming soon, and I want to host

immediately

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

on a tour of the banquet halls in our hotel. If you have any questions,

meet you at the elevator on the second llaor. All our banquet hals are located on the second and third fleer.”

“Alright

down the cup. a look of disappointment crossing his lace

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