Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 6

Larissa’s office was situated on the side of the hotel facing the street.

Not long after she went upstairs, the sounds of police sirens could be heard below. She pushed open the window and looked down. There was a police car parked in front of the hotel’s main entrance. A few minutes later, two policemen led the Hardy couple out.

What really surprised her was that they were not resisting. They did not even pull away from the police and followed them obediently into the car. Larissa only found out the reason later from Livie, who said, “Mr. Rogers said he was going to pay two million dollars for their lives. It scared them well. When they saw the police, it was like they’d found their saviors and insisted on going with them so that they would be protected.”

Livie continued to narrate with rapture, “You didn’t even see how they looked afterward, Ms. Seymour. They were just two total losers. It was hilarious.”

Larissa could not bring herself to laugh about it, however. Now that those two had made fools of themselves, they had embarrassed her too. After all, to strangers, they were still her in-laws.

…

Unsurprisingly, Larissa was summoned by the general manager before noon.

She stood ramrod straight, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. Her head was also bowed as she waited for the storm that was sure to come.

However, it did not.

On the contrary, the general manager asked kindly, “Do you need a few days off?”

Larissa’s head snapped up in surprise. She wondered if the guy was possessed—when she made mistakes previously, all that usually awaited her was a scolding. As if he had read her mind, the general manager’s face darkened and reverted to his usual stern appearance, which actually reassured Larissa.

“Although what happened today was not something you could control, it did start because of you.”

Larissa’s head went down again.

“You have three days. Sort out your private affairs, and don’t let it affect your work again. If there’s ever another incident like this, your year-end bonus will be entirely forfeited.”

“I will definitely do everything

she left the general manager’s office, Kevan emerged from the partitioned waiting area he had been hiding

quickly and greeted

his head slightly and sat across

you instructed, I have given Ms. Seymour a few days off,” Mr. Compton said.

face was impassive, and his tone was mild too. “One more thing.” His gaze became frosty,

“Yes, sir?”

other Regal Dynasty branches that she is blacklisted

production crew. Their crew has several big-shot celebrities who are

too.

and he nodded quickly.

…

days off, Larissa was not happy at all. She called Travis and said, “Are you free today? Let’s meet

looking for you anyway.” His tone was not friendly. It sounded like he was trying to suppress

had passed, it was more than enough time for his parents to tattle to

Indulgence Cafe next to the Victory General Hospital.” Travis made the decision without bothering

anger. If it was not for the fact that she wanted to deal with this dumb thing as soon as possible, she would not have bothered to show up due to Travis’

and only had about ten tables. But it was already considered a location with an “excellent environment” compared to the other diners around the hospital.

for someone, the waiter immediately led her to Travis’ table. Just as she imagined, Travis did not look amiable. He did not even greet her upon seeing her arrival. His eyes were filled with wrathful resentment.

acted as if she had seen nothing and sat down gracefully. She then proceeded to accept the menu handed over by the waiter.

of lemon tea, thanks.”

the waiter, who froze before

he left with a blush on his

more

yet, and you’re already trying to seduce other men?” He glared at Larissa as if she was a criminal that

funny, Larissa chortled

was seducing someone or not, even if I did—” Her smile faded, and her

a few seconds before changing the subject. “Didn’t you want a divorce? Sign this divorce agreement and I’ll

front of him, Larissa’s heart sank.

found out about him and Amber until now. Even if he got a lawyer right after sending Amber to the hospital, an official divorce agreement would not have been