Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 273

To avoid encountering Edmund, Larissa spent most of the following days wandering around the guest rooms downstairs. Whenever she spotted a housekeeping staff member cleaning a room, she would enter to conduct a “surprise inspection.”

She understood that developing habits took time, and despite the housekeeping staff’s efforts, there were still some minor shortcomings. For less serious issues, she corrected them and let them go. But for more severe problems, she made a note and imposed fines. Those who disobeyed her management and were dissatisfied with the penalties were simply fired.

In just a week’s time, she earned the nickname “Devil” among her colleagues. However, instead of feeling offended, she felt somewhat

satisfied-after all, everyone was afraid of her and conscientiously carried out their work.

The only burden she felt was during the weekly department meeting when Edmund specifically praised her and made a joke about her

being called the “Devil” by her subordinates. Although he intended to encourage others to learn from her and be strict with their

she still heard

deputy managers of the

be proud of about being called the ‘Devil’?

excuse to publicly

with her last time. They came out

…

Edmund to spread so quickly within the hotel. She couldn’t possibly explain to each and every person, nor could she follow in the footsteps of some celebrities and issue a formal statement. Such actions would only make others think she was trying to hide something. Luckily, she only had one

that Edmund had applied to transfer her from Covenford. He never asked for her opinion nor informed her when he submitted the application. She only found out because the general manager of Covenford’s Regal Dynasty Hotel called her to question, “You’ve only been there

She asked, “When did I say I didn’t

sent me an email saying they

was taken aback and quickly denied, “I have no knowledge of this.” Her reaction was too genuine, and the general manager, having worked with her for many years, naturally

the email. Take a look for