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

as professional as possible

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,

walked in, side by

suits and

looked like one of those young stars with huge followings—slim eyebrows, captivating dark eyes,

his right was loosely stuck in his trousers’ pocket. Despite his elegance, there

sharp, unlike his overall innocuous appearance.

Livie’s sweet voice sounded at just the right moment. Only then did the man withdraw his gaze, and Larissa quickly

forward and said, “Yes.”

made reservations?” Livie queried yet

over. “One presidential

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

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 even know

manager of the Regal Dynasty’s housekeeping department. My name is Larissa

two seconds before turning his attention to her hand.

“Hello.”

had expected. It had a

in it when her

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

more calloused than his, and a sense of self-loathing

said, uttering an unfamiliar name.

was stunned for a few seconds before she realized

to meet you, Mr. Rogers!”

from his face, and a hint of frost crept into his gaze. He drew back his hand and stuck it into his pocket

in and handed a room

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

and waited until they were both in the elevator before she asked Livie, “Is there

shook her head

…

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

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

a half-minute silence on the other end.

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