Sweet Subterfuge

Lewis didn’t dare to let her out alone, nor let anyone else accompany her. He delayed his work at hand and personally brought Larissa to the Winston Hotel.

Although she had worked there for many years, Larissa stil felt a sense of unfamiliarity when she looked at the tall building in front of her. It was because she hadn’t been there for more than a year.

“Go in.”

Lewis gave her a push in the back.

The layout of the Winston Hotel’s headquarters had not changed since Larissa was transfered to Bartham

Her bass. Alen Grint still had his office in its original location.

Larissa asked Lewis to wait for her outside, then she knocked on the door to Allen’s allice. Allen had already known about her arrival from his secretary, so he came to open the door personally.

“Larissa” Alen puled Larissa in for a warm hug. “Have you decided to return to work?”

When Larissa was admitted to the hospital, she had asked to resign from the headquarters. She didn’t want to cause any problems in the management of the hotel. Alas, Allen refused to accept her resignation letter. In return, she was given unlimited leave without pay,

but her

position remained

asked about the hospital’s

Gary was reluctant as news about Larssa may spread. This would cause more trouble for them, so he asked Lewis to reject Allen’s

said, suddenly finding it

working. Allen had been the best superior she ever had. He was kind and considerate to all his subordinates. Larissa lelt sad that she was going to

replied, “Have you not recovered yet? Rebecca said that you came, so I thought you were here

heart became heavier. “Actually, I came to give you my resignation letter.” Lowering her head,

voice rose inexplicably. “Why? I’ve told you before that I am willing

more considerate he was of her,

in my family’s business,” Lanssa replied in a shaky voice, tears swimming in

would give such an excuse. His eyes widened even more. “Your larly’s business? If It’s just a small company. it would be better to stay at Winston.”

a single mother who needed to feed her only son. She didn’t have a strong family background. Now that she had risen to such a position in Winston, her future was bright. It was beller than inheriting some unknown compary. Besides, Allen didn’t

I

blushed and hesitated for a moment before replying vaguely, “It’s not too small,

doubted Larissa’s words when he noticed her hesitation. “Did your