Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 580

It was raining cats and dogs outside the window. The rain was accompanied by the rumbling sounds of thunder and occasional flashes of lightning.

The news had reported that this torrential rain was a rare occurrence that would only happen once in a decade, causing severe flooding in many parts of the city and leaving people stranded in their cars.

Gary had returned to the Winston Hotel yesterday to deal with some business matters and he would be back in the morning. Despite that, It was almost noon, but Lewis and Gary were nowhere to be seen.

Larissa couldn’t help but feel worried.

However, her phone was completely destroyed in that accident. Lewis had set up call forwarding for her and settled the procedures of her resignation, but he did not get her a replacement phone or a new number. As a result, she had no way of contacting them at all.

When Mrs. Griffin finished washing the map in the bathroom, she walked past the balcony and peered down below. Shaking her head, she exclaimed with a surprised expression on her face. “Goodness gracious! Even the parking lot is flooded!”

Larissa’s worry intensified and she asked Mrs. Griffin for help, “Mrs. Griffin, can you make a call to Lewis?”

“Sure.” Mrs. Griffin fished out an old-fashioned mobile phone. Squinting as she scrolled down her contact list, she finally found Lewis’

number.

quickly, however, the signal on both ends was weak due to the

himself several times before

wrong? Did something happen to Lari?” Lewis

a panic, Mrs.

you now?” Lewis replied with difficulty as his voice wasn’t clear over the phone, “We’re still at the hotel! The heavy rain caused the underground parking lot to be flooded. We

were sale, Larissa felt

is here with me! Both of you should stay at the hotel and not venture out

be at the hospital with Larissa

off a little. I’ll try to get there on the

impact, causing several public bus routes in the city to be suspended, but the subway was still operational for the time being. Thus, the subway was much more crowded than usual

demand.

today. I’ll chase you out on the spot. Mark my words!” Larissa tried

and threatened Lewis hall-jokingly.

didn’t take her words seriously. “Of course, I believe you. Alright, I’ll stay put at the