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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 267
"Probably," Kevan replied, turning to glance at the mansion and letting out a soft sigh. "My parents and several uncles have tried countless times to convince him to move in with them, but he refuses to leave the room where he lived with my grandmother."There was, of course, an even more significant reason—his grandpa symbolized the ultimate power of Soaring Corporation. No matter which son's house he decided to reside in, it would raise suspicion and discontent among others.However, Kevan had no intention of revealing these intricate family faction struggles to Larissa.She couldn't help but sigh and remark, "There aren't many men left in this world as loyal as your grandpa!"He looked into her eyes, almost saying, "You forgot about me," but ultimately chose to remain silent."If you want to stay, then stay." He pretended to turn back.Larissa quickly grasped his hand. "Forget it. Grandpa might already be in bed. When we come back next time, let's make sure to stay and keep him comp
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 268
The presidential suite was enormous, requiring two housekeepers to clean it together. So, Kevan and Larissa divided the task of keeping a watchful eye on each housekeeper among themselves to ensure the housekeepers followed all the regulations. They couldn't be certain whether it was the effect of the leaked video or the special treatment for the suite's guests, but the two housekeepers never made a single mistake during their work, unlike what was shown in the leaked footage.However, Larissa could tell that they lacked skill in their job. It was clear that they were not accustomed to this particular process. The weight of her responsibilities suddenly felt heavy on her shoulders.At that moment, Kevan's assistant delivered a suitcase containing his clothes for the next two weeks, as well as a brand-new set of bed sheets and covers.Larissa was amazed by this, but she understood why he did that. After all, Bartham's Regal Dynasty Hotel had recently faced hygiene issues, and Kevan's ob
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 269
"I'm not like Ms. Lotus. I've never claimed to be a saint. Once I catch any of you violating the rules, either you resign on your own accord, or I'll kick you out, with no room for negotiation," Larissa declared, attempting to establish herself as a cold-hearted "villain" to intimidate the employees who disobeyed her management.She wasn't concerned with gaining their liking or respect; her only expectation was for them to fulfill their duties diligently. After delivering her message, she turned and walked away. As she turned around, she noticed the door of a room across the corridor wide open.A young man in pajamas leaned against the doorframe. His gaze fixed on her with a half-smile. The man was quite handsome, bearing a slight resemblance to Kevan at first glance. However, his overall demeanor leaned more toward a gentle and effeminate nature, lacking Kevan's cold and distant aura.Thinking that her loud voice might have disturbed him, Larissa quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, sir. D
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 270
As promised by Kevan, the new employees of the housekeeping department were all in place the following day. The news of the new general manager taking office came along with their arrival. Before Larissa could even settle into her chair, she received an email instructing her to attend a meeting in the large conference room. The attendees were all members of the hotel's management team, gathering to introduce the new leadership and discuss the future of the hotel.Being unfamiliar with the employees of Bartham's Regal Dynasty Hotel and mindful of Kevan's instructions from the previous night, Larissa found a corner seat and sat down with her notebook. People around her were engaged in conversations, speculating about the upcoming new leader's gender, age, appearance, and personality, all hoping for someone easy to get along with.As the designated time of 9 am stated in the email approached, the doors of the conference room were promptly pushed open, and one person stood in the doorway a
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 271
After a busy morning of work, Larissa remained in her office while others from the department headed to the cafeteria for lunch. She was organizing the reports that Lotus hadn't had the chance to hand over to her yet.Someone knocked on the office door twice, and she looked up to see Edmund standing at the doorway with a smile on his face."Still busy?" he asked.She immediately set aside the mouse and stood up, exclaiming, "Mr. Rogers!""No need to be so formal," he said while his smile deepened. "I'm about the same age as you. You can call me Edmund."His casualness caught her off guard, and she suddenly remembered what Kevan had said."Well, you're my superior, so I'll stick with 'Mr. Rogers'," she said, trying to maintain her distance, even though that title might confuse him with Kevan. Regardless, she was making an effort to create some space between them.Edmund didn't insist. "As you wish."There was always a hint of indulgence in his tone, which made Larissa uncomfortable. She
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 272
Edmund had no clue about being discreet—perhaps due to his inherently carefree nature or simply not caring about external opinions. In the span of a single afternoon, he made two visits to Larissa's office. Although their interactions were work-related, Larissa could easily discern through the transparent glass that several employees from the marketing department had been stealing glances and peeking inside during their breaks.Larissa purposely left the blinds open and even left the door slightly ajar to avoid any misconceptions, showcasing her innocence regarding Edmund. However, he remained completely oblivious to all of this.Their conversation carried on until the end of the workday. Edmund was aware that Larissa resided in the hotel, so he took the opportunity to invite her to have dinner together. Feeling helpless, Larissa had no choice but to decline, citing her desire to lose weight and skip dinner. Edmund didn't suspect anything and merely displayed a hint of disappointment.
Sweet Subterfuge 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. Althoug
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Edmund hadn't anticipated Larissa's strong reaction. He looked at her with a hint of admiration in his eyes."The applications will get rejected if we submit them frequently," he said."How about this—let's try a different approach. You stay here for now, and I'll submit another application once the housekeeping department is back on track after the big family reunion dinner. To be honest, we need you more here than in Covenford. Departmental reforms can't be accomplished in just two weeks. It's a long process, which is why I hope you can stay in Bartham."Everything about him—his words, tone, and demeanor—all seemed genuine. If it weren't for Kevan's initial warning and her aversion to being in Bartham, she might have been convinced by him already."I disagree," she firmly rejected. "If you can't resolve this, I'll contact headquarters myself."...Due to Edmund's persistence, Larissa had no choice but to seek help from her actual superior to explain the situation to headquarters. She