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.

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

felt at ease and opened the door. ‘Why

here to talk about business. Lucas

doubl “Talk about

a trust fund baby with too much free

table, looking as he was ready to tak business. Larissa dared not

have water in my

line,” Lucas said, taking the

host a birthday party

Larissa immediately

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

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

the landline and said. “I can call her and ask her to meet you at the elevator on the second llaor. All our banquet hals are located on the second and third fleer.”

“Alright

a look of disappointment crossing his