Lahat ng Kabanata ng Sweet Subterfuge: Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

The waiter soon found Larissa's name and said, "Okay. Please follow me." Larissa stepped inside and was taken aback by the sight of the hall brimming with pink roses. The walls, ceiling, tables, and even the chandelier, were adorned with artful arrangements of pink roses. As a result, the warm yellow lights reflected a soft pink hue, enhancing the ambiance with a gentle and dreamy atmosphere. While still in the hobby, she overheard the roses being flown in from abroad. There were about six large crates of it, and it took a team of dozen people to meticulously decorate the venue. It was evident that Lucas had spared no expense or effort in organizing this banquet. Lucas had reserved a small ballroom with approximately thirty tables. The guests' names were placed on each chair to ensure everyone was in the right place. Larissa was seated at a table positioned in the center of the hall. To her surprise, there was an empty seat opposite her, and as she looked closer, she noticed that

With everyone's attention on her, Lana, the little princess, smiled proudly during Lucas' speech."Two years ago, we were both in Bartham, celebrating her birthday with her family. However, due to my job transfer last year, we were separated by distance, spending more time apart than together. It caused my little princess a great deal of hardship. She left her family behind and flew to Covenford to spend her 24th birthday with me today." Lucas' hand gradually moved upward, wrapping around Lana's waist. Affection filled his gaze, and his tone grew gentler as he said, "I hope you like everything I've prepared for you."As his words fell, Lana turned her head to look at him."I really like it," she said softly.The audience began to cheer, shouting, "Kiss her! Kiss her!" They seemed more excited than Lucas himself. Blushing, Lucas laughed along with the crowd. He looked at Lana but made no moves.After a while, he shook his head and said, "I'm shy. Let's skip that."Immediately,

"Ms. Seymour!" Lucas exclaimed excitedly. "I knew it! It was you who got Mr. Rogers here!"With her back still facing them, Larissa politely replied, "It has nothing to do with me, Mr. Hermes. He came because of you.""Don't be modest! Mr. Rogers just said that he came because of you," Lucas insisted, grinning from ear to ear."Oh, wait!" Lucas suddenly exclaimed, smacking his forehead. "I almost forgot." Holding Lana's hand, he led her over to Larissa and Kevan and made himself some space between them. "Let me introduce you to them, Lana. This is Larissa Seymour, the manager of the housekeeping department at Regal Dynasty Hotel, and she's also Mr. Rogers's girlfriend. I always thought you two looked alike, and interestingly, you even share the same last name—"He was interrupted by Lana before he could finish his sentence."Larissa? My sister?" Her voice trembled, and her eyes widened in disbelief.Sister. Larissa hadn't heard that word for many years, and she didn't miss it

Larissa had successfully diverted her attention. "We met while studying abroad. He was my senior at the same university, but we were pursuing different courses. Despite having our own clique for international students, we were the only students from Caldor. Although he had another senior, she already had a boyfriend, so she rarely hung out with us, leaving us alone most of the time. He really looks out for me too. However, it was only an attraction we had for each other back then. It wasn't until I returned to Caldor after graduating that we ran into each other again at a party. That's when we discovered that our parents were good friends. Both sides had the intention of bringing us together, and we also enjoyed each other's company. So I happily agreed to be Lucas' girlfriend once he popped the question."It was a pretty sweet love story, but Lana did not seem the slightest bit excited when talking about it. Even her expression remained the same throughout. Her smile seemed more li

"Yes." Larissa forced a smile on her face, her voice sounding more airy than before. "I was born and raised in Bartham. Later I got into a university in Covenford, and after graduating, I found a decent job, so I settled down here."She skimmed over the past casually, as if those were nothing more than fleeting memories, including her memories with him. Kevan instantly felt downcast. "Have you not been in contact with your family all these years? Your sister said she has been looking for you," he asked.Larissa pursed her lips, took a moment to think, and then shook her head. "Why?" Kevan felt his heart tighten suddenly. Although he somewhat knew the reasons, he still wanted to hear her express them in her own words. However, Larissa remained silent. The two of them fell into a moment of silence, each lost in their own thoughts, creating a strange sense of understanding between them.They remained silent until they left the hotel. As the cold wind blew, Larissa shivered, fina