Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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.

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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 not question her.

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 caught making mistakes, then

around. Pointing at the elevators, she said, “Well, I’ll

even taken two steps when the sounds of two different sets of steady footsteps could be heard. In the quiet of the night, it was rather loud. Larissa turned

in, side by side.

suits and

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

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

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

voice sounded at just the right moment. Only

forward

Livie queried yet

He handed his ID over. “One presidential suite, and one deluxe suite.”

words “presidential suite” made Larissa pause once again. There was only one presidential suite in the Regal Dynasty Hotel. According to the general manager, it

to 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 suddenly remembered that she did not

am the manager of the Regal Dynasty’s housekeeping department. My name is Larissa Seymour. I will be

at her for two seconds before turning his attention to her hand.

“Hello.”

as Larissa had expected. It had a low, rich timbre, like a good-quality

it when

had removed his right hand from his pocket and was gripping hers. His hand

hand, which was slightly more calloused than

Rogers,” the man said, uttering an

for a few seconds before she realized that he was introducing himself.

to meet you, Mr. Rogers!” she said respectfully.

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 hand and stuck it

handed a room card to

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

the furtive looks. She touched her cheek awkwardly, and waited until they were both in the elevator before she asked Livie, “Is there something on

her head

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morning. “Where

did not answer his question. “Travis, let’s get a divorce.”

was a half-minute silence