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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 196
It was a middle-aged man, looking as stern as ever. His disapproving gaze hadn't changed since the last time they met. "Larissa." Upon hearing him utter her name, Larissa shuddered involuntarily. He had never bothered to acknowledge her before. The only time he called her name was to belittle and criticize her. "Mr. Seymour." Composing herself, Larissa addressed him like any other guest in the hotel. "Is there anything that I can help you with?""Come inside first," Xavier muttered and turned into the room, as if he knew that she would follow his orders. And indeed, Larissa complied.What if he was really here to make a complaint?It turned out she had guessed wrong."Your mother is sick." Xavier went straight to the point.When she heard the news, Larissa wasn't the slightest bit concerned with what happened to Yvette. "With her family's care and support, she should be able to recover soon," Larissa said formally as she maintained a professional smile on her face.
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Larissa didn't give Xavier a chance to take her by force.She knew that confronting Xavier head-on was not a wise move, so Larissa chose to compromise before the bodyguards took action."I will return home with you," she said, "but before that, I need to ask for leave from the general manager and delegate my work to others.""Don't try to be clever with me," Xavier warned her, "I have a flight scheduled for 8 pm, so you must be here before 6 pm. If you try to escape, I'll go to your general manager." Larissa had no intention of playing any tricks. Since Xavier knew where she worked and lived, it would be as easy as pie to catch her, no matter how hard she tried to escape. However, Larissa couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. Xavier had always despised her and thought of her as a burden. When she was still living with the Seymour family, he treated her as if she were invisible. Unless necessary, he wouldn't even spare her a glance.Strangely, Xavier per
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 198
This was the first time Larissa had ever sat in the same car as Xavier. When Larissa was a child, she remembered watching Xavier and Lana from the window. Every morning, Xavier would send Lana to school. For a long time, her biggest wish was to be able to ride in Xavier's car too.Unfortunately, the fulfillment of her wish came too late now that she had a complete change of heart since her childhood. At this moment, she didn't even feel the slightest bit of joy; instead, she felt like she was on pins and needles. Xavier closed his eyes and took a nap, refusing to speak to her. The two bodyguards in the front seats didn't talk to her either. Larissa stared out the window in a daze, hoping that this drive would end quickly. Xavier had booked flight tickets in the first class and Larissa was given a seat as well. She thought that this was probably the only nice thing she experienced throughout the journey. As this was Larissa's first time in first class, her cautious
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Larissa had no idea what act Yvette was putting on this time. Even if she had to sleep separately from Xavier due to her illness, there were enough rooms on the second floor. There was no need for her to stay on the third floor. Feeling uneasy, Larissa climbed up the stairs slowly to the third floor and walked along the corridor. Nearing the end, she saw a door that was slightly ajar. Voices could be heard from inside the room."Mom, Dad said he will bring Larissa home. Don't worry about it!" "Your sister has such a stubborn temper. Even if your dad intervenes, it's not guaranteed that he can persuade her … ""It can't be. Larissa will definitely come back once she realizes how serious your illness is!" "Nana, I really regret it … If only I had reconciled with your sister earlier! I don't have much time left now, in case … " "Mom, please don't think about nonsense like that! As long as you follow the doctor's instructions, the symptoms of your illness can be controlle
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The layout and furnishings of the guest rooms in Seymour Mansion were all identical, even the bed sheets and covers were the exact same shade of white. Larissa was momentarily confused. She felt as if she was in her old room where she had slept for over ten years. Yvette was reclining on a bed that was placed in the center of the guest room. Her sallow cheeks had sunken in more since the last time they'd met, and her complexion appeared jaundiced.She was wearing an expensive silk nightgown, her long hair hanging loose. In the dim light, she appeared even more haggard."Mom! Larissa is back!" Lana exclaimed happily.Yvette's eyes welled up with tears. "Larissa … " Her voice choked as she reached out her hand toward Larissa. "Come to me quickly so that I can take a look at you!"However, Larissa stood rooted at the spot, afraid to approach her mother. She was afraid that as soon as she came closer, Yvette would transform into the sinister monster who tormented her during
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Larissa couldn't think of a reason why they were acting like this. Therefore, she decided to wait and see."Sure, I'll stay," she said. "Tomorrow, I shall accompany you to the hospital for chemotherapy."A panicked expression appeared on Yvette's face. "Chemotherapy treatments need to be scheduled in advance!" Her voice shook as she plastered an unnatural smile on her lips. "Besides, the doctors are all on holiday during the New Year. We have to wait for an appointment after the holidays are over." Larissa pretended to believe the nonsense she was spouting. "Okay, after New Year's Day, I'll accompany you to make the appointment.""Alright." This time, Yvette agreed readily. Larissa had a premonition that something would happen during the three days of the New Year holiday.It was already late, and Larissa decided to go back to her room to sleep.Lana insisted on going with her."Mom had someone clean your room every day! Isn't it clean?" Lana declared proudly.Larissa
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Around 9 am, someone knocked on her door. "Miss Larissa, are you awake?" the staff asked in a very respectful manner. It seemed like they had all been informed of Lana's threat yesterday. Lying in bed, Larissa called out, "Not yet!" "Do you want me to bring you breakfast in bed, or will you come downstairs later to eat?" the staff continued. Larissa was pleasantly surprised by the luxurious treatment. At the same time, she felt increasingly anxious. The Seymour family had gone all out in catering to her every whim. Larissa was concerned if she wasn't cautious enough, she might fall into their trap unknowingly. She sat up with disheveled hair and opened the door to take her breakfast tray. On the tray were pancakes and some side dishes. This was Larissa's favorite breakfast since she was a child. She carried her tray inside and finished her breakfast before returning to bed, feeling ill at ease. Anyway, since they didn't do anything to her yet, she would stay put.
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Larissa was tempted to give Lana a standing ovation for her profound words and heartfelt declaration."Great, I'll go with you." Larissa turned off the TV and sat up enthusiastically. "Let's greet Mr. Cole and his family properly."She was curious to see how Lana and Yvette would introduce her to the guests.Jay Cole, the boss of Summer Entertainment, was nearly seventy years old.However, he took great care of his appearance. There was not a single strand of white hair on his head, and his face had very few wrinkles. Jay appeared younger and more energetic than many middle-aged men in their forties and fifties. This could be seen from his recent marriage to a 23-year-old model, Annabell Willis, as his fourth wife.Working at the Regal Dynasty Hotel, Larissa had the chance to come in contact with several production crew members and staff working within the entertainment industry. Listening to the gossip that was spread among them, she knew a thing or two about Jay. Jay h