Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Larissa did not return to the private room.

The incident in the corridor had attracted the attention of quite a crowd. That naturally included Travis’ subordinates. They had seen Travis leaving with Amber in his arms, but not a single person showed any signs of shock or surprise.

It was likely that they already knew about Travis and Amber’s affair.

Thinking back to how she deliberately acted affectionately with Travis in front of them, Larissa thought herself an idiot. They were likely laughing at her on the inside.

Doing everything in her power to hold back her tears, Larissa drove home.

The house was dark. When she turned on the lights, everything was as she left it before leaving for the gathering.

But the air had gotten significantly colder.

Without further delay, Larissa stuffed all of her valuables into two large suitcases and headed straight to her workplace, the Regal Dynasty Hotel.

She was the manager of the hotel’s housekeeping department, and she had a private staff room there due to her constant night shifts. Although there was nothing in there but a bed, it was enough to be a temporary home before she could find a new place to live.

…

Although Larissa was in charge of the housekeeping department, she was quite familiar with the people in the lobby as well as the reception due to having worked at the Regal Dynasty Hotel for almost five years.

“Ms. Seymour? I thought you took the day off today?” Livie, a receptionist, asked in surprise when she saw Larissa come in with two large suitcases.

“Something came up, so I came back.” Larissa easily avoided the question.

But Livie was staring at her suitcases. “What about those?”

“Oh, an important guest is coming to our hotel. To provide the best service for him, I’ll be staying in the hotel for now.” Larissa recalled the matter discussed by the general manager during the morning meeting two days ago and used it as an excuse.

Livie did

I heard about it from our manager too. Looks like an executive from the company. He told us to be as professional as possible for these two days. If we’re

had no desire to hang around. Pointing

could be heard. In the quiet of the night,

walked in, side

wore tidy black suits and were rather

followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and soft lips set

loosely stuck in his trousers’ pocket. Despite his elegance, there was a hint of roguishness to his temperament. As

his overall innocuous appearance. Larissa could not help but shudder at

you like to check in?” Livie’s sweet voice sounded at just the right moment. Only then did the man withdraw his gaze, and Larissa

forward

you made reservations?” Livie queried yet again.

ID over. “One presidential suite, and one deluxe

one presidential suite in the Regal

she was about to open her mouth, she suddenly

housekeeping department. My name is Larissa Seymour. I will be in charge of any affairs during your stay.”

at her for two seconds before turning his

“Hello.”

expected. It had

still caught up in it when her hand suddenly

man had removed his right hand from his pocket and was gripping hers. His hand was just as smooth as

more calloused than his, and a sense of self-loathing swelled

Rogers,” the man said, uttering

for a few seconds before she realized

Mr. Rogers!” she said respectfully.

Soon, the faint smile faded from his face, and a hint of frost crept into his gaze. He drew back his hand

handed a room card to him.

the card, and walked toward the elevator.

mortified by all the furtive looks. She touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they

shook her head in

…

call from Travis early in the morning. “Where

his question. “Travis, let’s

was a half-minute silence on the other end.

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