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 not

it from our manager too. Looks like an executive from the company. He told us to be as professional as possible

around. Pointing at the elevators, she said, “Well,

steady footsteps could be heard.

walked in,

wore tidy black suits and were

stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and soft lips set against smooth skin—and yet he was still rather masculine.

Despite his elegance, there was a hint of roguishness to his temperament. As if sensing Larissa’s gaze, he looked

sharp, unlike his overall innocuous appearance. Larissa could not help

Livie’s sweet voice sounded at just the right moment. Only then did the man withdraw his

shorter man stepped forward and

reservations?” Livie queried yet again.

ID over. “One presidential suite, and one

only one presidential suite in the Regal Dynasty Hotel. According to the general manager,

on her face and stuck out her hand. Just as she was

Dynasty’s housekeeping department. My name is Larissa Seymour. I will be in

man gazed at her for two seconds before turning his attention to her

“Hello.”

It had a low,

in it when her hand suddenly

from his pocket and was gripping hers. His hand was just as smooth as his face, and his fingers were

her own hand, which was slightly more calloused than his, and a

said, uttering

a few seconds before she realized that

you, Mr. Rogers!”

dark eyes narrowed as they took note of her facial expressions. Soon, the faint smile faded from his face, and a hint of frost crept into his gaze. He drew back

checking in and handed a room card to him. “We’re good to head upstairs.”

around Larissa, accepted the card, and walked toward the elevator. When the other man bypassed Larissa,

touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they were both in the elevator before she asked

head in

…

morning. “Where have

not answer his question.

was a half-minute silence

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