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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 418
Larissa went to work with Aster tagging along since there were no kindergarten classes on Saturday. As Aster had grown tired of the children's playground in the hotel, Larissa packed a few books and a tablet into his small backpack, intending for him to spend the whole day in her office.The moment she entered the office, Larissa sensed something was up. She was usually the last one to arrive in the mornings because she had to drop Aster off at the kindergarten on weekdays. When she arrived, everyone would already be seated at their desks, earnestly working. However, today, they gathered together, chatting like they had never done before.Upon seeing Larissa, they scattered like a flock of pigeons and quickly returned to their seats. Those using computers continued their work, and those flipping through documents returned to doing so, their faces filled with guilt.Larissa was not a strict leader. As long as it didn't interfere with work hours, she never cared whether her employees
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 419
Larissa remembered that most of the guests on the 16th floor were from the "Time of Childhood" cast.She went to the front desk and had them check the records in the system. Room 1623 was indeed included among the dozens of rooms the "Time of Childhood" crew booked.Since the crew themselves decided on the room assignments, the front desk couldn't find out who the guest in room 1623 was.However, room 1623 was a luxury suite, and only a few prominent actors and influential people within the crew could stay there.Larissa's heart sank at the possibility that Cody might be meeting the producer of "Time of Childhood." She grabbed the front desk's intercom to call the housekeeping staff. "Who cleaned room 1623 today? Do you know who is staying there?"A few minutes later, someone replied, "I cleaned it, and it seems to be a female celebrity, but I don't know her."It calmed Larissa down a little. She instructed the security, "If that man enters any other room afterward, you must in
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 420
Cody did not appear in Winston Hotel again after the stunt Lana pulled.However, just a few days later, major media outlets began to report on the rumors of Cody's affair with Yvonne. The articles featured the same set of photos, with a minimal time difference in their upload timestamps.The photos were taken without their knowledge, with angles that either showed their profiles or captured them from behind. The entire picture was blurry, and the dim lighting in the background only allowed for vague outlines of the two individuals.From the photos that revealed their profiles, it was possible to vaguely identify Cody and Yvonne as the main characters. To further enhance the credibility, the media even provided high-definition front-facing photos of the two as a comparison.The sequence of several photos told a complete story. Cody drove to the set to pick up Yvonne after work. They had dinner together at a luxurious restaurant and finally stayed at one of Cody's properties until th
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Overwhelmed with heartache, Larissa bent down and held him tightly in her arms. She rushed Aster out of the kindergarten and to the military hospital nearby, registering as an outpatient at the pediatrics department. The military hospital was usually crowded with patients, especially the pediatrics department. Aster had never had serious health issues before. He'd only had mild cases of colds and fevers that could be easily treated at home with over-the-counter medication. Larissa had hardly ever brought Aster to the hospital before, so they were unfamiliar with the anxiety of waiting in long queues to see the doctor at the hospital. She didn't mind waiting if she were the one who was sick. However, Larissa couldn't bear to wait for even a second longer when it was Aster who was ill. She feared that any delay would worsen Aster's condition. Her heart pounding, Larissa paced up and down restlessly. She wished to rush into the outpatient clinic that instant, but she knew th
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 422
In order to take care of Aster, Larissa applied to clear off all the annual leave that she accumulated in one go from the headquarters. Although chickenpox was not a life-threatening disease, it was quite a grueling experience.Fortunately, Aster was a child with self-control. When he was awake, he would never scratch the blisters even if they itched terribly. Larissa's task was to watch over Aster when he slept and make sure he did not scratch himself.Every night, she sat by Aster's bed until the sun came up. She was used to working late and pulling all-nighters, so it wasn't too hard for her initially. However, after staying up for consecutive nights, her body couldn't take the exhaustion any longer. When she came back from getting groceries, Larissa's vision went black on the way back from the supermarket. She had to sit on the ground immediately to avoid losing consciousness. After a long while, she was still too dizzy to get up. Most of the residents in this apart
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 423
"How do you know my name? Besides, were we acquainted previously? Who's my wife?" Kevan asked. Larissa was taken aback at his questions. She stared intently at Kevan, trying to determine whether he had truly lost his memory or was just pretending to be ignorant. There was a hint of confusion and a genuine desire for her answers in his eyes. Larissa averted her gaze and said calmly, "You're the pressure of Microworks Corporation. I had the privilege of meeting you once and remembered your name. It was just a slip of my tongue previously. There's nothing personal between us, and I have no idea who your wife is. I heard that you got married, that's why I was concerned that your wife would misunderstand our relationship." Wordlessly, Kevan fixed his gaze on her. Larissa couldn't discern whether he believed her words or not. Feeling guilty, she didn't dare linger any longer. "Anyway, don't follow me anymore!" With that last warning, she quickened her pace and almost ran home,
Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 424
Larissa didn't have a warm welcome for Dylan when she opened the door. She stood at the door, showing no intention of letting him in. "What are you here for?" she asked. Dylan replied honestly, "Aster invited me to come over." Larissa turned around to look at the little traitor in her house. When Aster heard Dylan's voice, he exclaimed with joy, "Uncle Dylan!" He ran over to the door happily and squeezed Larissa aside. Grabbing Dylan's hand warmly, he dragged him into the house. Dylan gave Larissa a helpless glance, but he was also a little smug about Aster's fondness for him. Larissa burned with anger, but when she saw how much Aster adored Dylan, she could not bear to disappoint him and suppressed the impulse to kick Dylan out. Nonchalantly, Dylan plopped onto the sofa and placed Aster on his lap. He tenderly caressed Aster's face and inspected the spots closely, murmuring, "What a pity! Why did you have to get chickenpox?" Aster shook his head vigorously. "I'
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"Smile for the camera!" Immediately, Aster grinned widely, showing all his teeth. "Do you like this toy?" Dylan asked. Aster nodded vigorously. "I love it!" "Alright, you can continue playing!" After Dylan spoke, he kept the camera rolling and fixed on Aster. It was only when he heard the door to the study open that he quickly stopped the recording. By then, more than an hour had passed. When she finished replying to all her emails, Larissa noticed that it was already late and instructed Aster to go to bed. Reluctantly, Aster packed the building blocks back into the box. After saying goodbye to Dylan, he went back to his room unwillingly. On the other hand, Dylan remained seated on the sofa leisurely, showing no signs of getting up to leave. "You should leave now." Larissa reminded him straightforwardly that he had overstayed his welcome. However, Dylan didn't move an inch, chilling on the sofa as if he were in his own home. "There's no rush," he remarked. L