Chapter 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.

and he responded, “Yes, I’m alone.

felt at ease and opened the door. ‘Why are

here to talk about business. Lucas smiled.

doubl

opinion, Lucas was a trust fund baby with too much free

as he was ready to tak business. Larissa dared

only have water in

taking the cup and sipping from

coming soon, and I want to host a birthday

immediately

right? I’m not

to the lobby and lind the general manager. She will take you on a tour of the banquet halls in our hotel. If you have any questions, feel free to ask her. She

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

“Alright

down the cup. a look of disappointment

was hoping I could help you out and make your work performance even better,” he said, with a

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