Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 384
Larissa soon found a new home and moved out of Kevan’s house. Although Dylan had informed her that the house she was living in had been one of the properties Kevan had granted her in the divorce settlement she fell no allachment to it. She packed her belongings and
left without locking back.
The news of Ruby’s pregnancy with Kevan’s chid spread rapidly within the Rogers’ Cick. Meanwhile, Edmund began frequenting Larissa’s office. He would send her flowers, gifts and ask her on dates, employing various tactics to pursue her. However, Larissa remained interested.
In the end, feeling overwhelmed by the situation, she handed in her resignation letter. However, this decision wasn’t something she had Just thought of. She had always disliked Barthem. It lett Eke this city had been a backdrop for all her lowest moments in Ife and it seemed to conscire against her at every turn.
Larissa knew she would never be transfered back to Covenford, The only way to leave this pace was via a resignation. Edm.rd’s persistent pursuit had broken down her last line of delense, and she was willing to let go of the three-month rent she had just paid.

Unsurprisingly, Edmund rejected her resignation letter and made a sincere plea lorter to stay. “The Regal Dynasty Hotel will be doomed
without you.”
When Lanssa heard his exaggerated words, she couldn’t help but laugh. “The Regal Dynasty Hotel will continue to thrive. It will survive no matter who lell. Someone will soon fill in my position,”
“But that someone might not be as good as you” Edmund insisted leaning over the office lable and gripping her hand tightly. His gaze
was intense. filed with deep affection.
Larissa lowered her head to dodge his gaze and pulled her hand away. She sighed. “Mr. Rogers. I just be frank. Whether you approve my resignation or not, I’m leaving. If you choose to approve it I continue for another month and get all the work sorted out before leaving. If you don’t I went come to work starting tomorrow. Im prepared to forgo this month’s salary”
Edmund stared at her for a long time and realized she wasn’t joking. Only then did he return to his seat and become serious, “Okay, 11. inform the HR Department to begin the necessary procedures for your resignation.”
The person who took over Larissa’s position was the deputy manager. She had been on leave to recuperate at home. It was also because she took charge of the position that everything went smoothly. In just a week, the handover was completed, and Larissa officially resigned.
Not sure how Dylan got wind of her resignation, he went to her new house to find her. His face wore a stem expression as he questioned her, “if I don’t come to you, how long are you planning to hide this from me?”
Regardless of Larissa’s guilt, she mustered the courage to be honest with Dylan. “Until the day I can’t hide it anymore.”