Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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.

a moment, and he responded, “Yes,

and opened the

about business. Lucas

was in doubl

a trust fund baby with too much free time. They had met twice, but he

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

only have water in my office.”

taking the cup and

I want to host a birthday

immediately understood.

I’m not

the banquet halls in our hotel. If you have any

spoke. She picked up the landline and said. “I can call her and ask her to meet you at the elevator on the second llaor.

“Alright

cup. a look of disappointment crossing his lace as he touched his nose.

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