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.

enough, Livie did

be as professional as possible for

hummed in response. She had no desire to hang around. Pointing at the elevators, she said, “Well, I’ll

two different sets of steady footsteps could be heard. In the quiet of the night, it was rather loud. Larissa

in, side

suits and were rather

of those young stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes, and soft lips set against smooth skin—and yet he was

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

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

shorter man stepped forward

Livie queried yet again.

handed his ID over. “One

made Larissa pause once again. There was only one presidential suite in the Regal Dynasty Hotel.

that tall man. She put a professional smile on her face and stuck out her hand. Just as she was about to open her mouth, she

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

for two seconds before

“Hello.”

as Larissa had expected. It had a low,

up in it

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

calloused than

the man said, uttering

few seconds before she realized that he was introducing himself.

you, Mr.

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 his

other man had finished checking in and handed a room card

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

looks. She touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they were both

head in

…

morning. “Where have you been?” He used an interrogatory

answer his question. “Travis,

was a half-minute silence on the

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