Chapter 384
Sweet Subterfuge
Chapter 384
Larissa soon found a new home and moved out of Kevanâs house. Although Dylan had informed her that the house she was living in had been one of the properties Kevan had granted her in the divorce settlement she fell no allachment to it. She packed her belongings and
left without locking back.
The news of Rubyâs pregnancy with Kevanâs chid spread rapidly within the Rogersâ Cick. Meanwhile, Edmund began frequenting Larissaâs office. He would send her flowers, gifts and ask her on dates, employing various tactics to pursue her. However, Larissa remained interested.
In the end, feeling overwhelmed by the situation, she handed in her resignation letter. However, this decision wasnât something she had Just thought of. She had always disliked Barthem. It lett Eke this city had been a backdrop for all her lowest moments in Ife and it seemed to conscire against her at every turn.
Larissa knew she would never be transfered back to Covenford, The only way to leave this pace was via a resignation. Edm.rdâs persistent pursuit had broken down her last line of delense, and she was willing to let go of the three-month rent she had just paid.
Unsurprisingly, Edmund rejected her resignation letter and made a sincere plea lorter to stay. âThe Regal Dynasty Hotel will be doomed
without you.â
When Lanssa heard his exaggerated words, she couldnât help but laugh. âThe Regal Dynasty Hotel will continue to thrive. It will survive no matter who lell. Someone will soon fill in my position,â
âBut that someone might not be as good as youâ Edmund insisted leaning over the office lable and gripping her hand tightly. His gaze
was intense. filed with deep affection.
Larissa lowered her head to dodge his gaze and pulled her hand away. She sighed. âMr. Rogers. I just be frank. Whether you approve my resignation or not, Iâm leaving. If you choose to approve it I continue for another month and get all the work sorted out before leaving. If you donât I went come to work starting tomorrow. Im prepared to forgo this monthâs salaryâ
Edmund stared at her for a long time and realized she wasnât joking. Only then did he return to his seat and become serious, âOkay, 11. inform the HR Department to begin the necessary procedures for your resignation.â
The person who took over Larissaâs position was the deputy manager. She had been on leave to recuperate at home. It was also because she took charge of the position that everything went smoothly.
In just a week, the handover was completed, and Larissa officially resigned.
Not sure how Dylan got wind of her resignation, he went to her new house to find her. His face wore a stem expression as he questioned her, âif I donât come to you, how long are you planning to hide this from me?â
Regardless of Larissaâs guilt, she mustered the courage to be honest with Dylan. âUntil the day I canât hide it anymore.â
Her answer only made him furious. âHave you ever treated me as a friend?â
âItâs precisely because youâre my friend that I donât want to tell you about it.â
Larissa hated goodbyes. The emotional farewells filled with lears and reluctance were something she detested. It was just like when she left Wendy, it was an experience she vowed never to relive.
Her explanation Carey convinced Dylan, but he eventually calmed down and as sed, âSo, where are you planning to go next?
âI donât know,â she laughed. She had no specific plan for the future but was sure of only one thing. âI will not stay in Bartham,â
Dylan wasnât surprised at all by her response. He then asked. âAre you going back to Covenlord?â
âI donât know,â answered Larissa truthfully as she shook her head