Chapter 704
Sweet Subterfuge
Lewis didnât dare to let her out alone, nor let anyone else accompany her. He delayed his work at hand and personally brought Larissa to the Winston Hotel.
Although she had worked there for many years, Larissa stil felt a sense of unfamiliarity when she looked at the tall building in front of her. It was because she hadnât been there for more than a year.
âGo in.â
Lewis gave her a push in the back.
The layout of the Winston Hotelâs headquarters had not changed since Larissa was transfered to Bartham Her bass. Alen Grint still had his office in its original location.
Larissa asked Lewis to wait for her outside, then she knocked on the door to Allenâs allice. Allen had already known about her arrival from his secretary, so he came to open the door personally.
âLarissaâ Alen puled Larissa in for a warm hug. âHave you decided to return to work?â
When Larissa was admitted to the hospital, she had asked to resign from the headquarters. She didnât want to cause any problems in the management of the hotel. Alas, Allen refused to accept her resignation letter. In return, she was given unlimited leave without pay, but her position remained During her stay at the hospital Allen had sent her emails of concem and asked about the hospitalâs address. He had intended to visit with a few of Larissaâs colleagues.
Unfortunately, Gary was reluctant as news about Larssa may spread. This would cause more trouble for them, so he asked Lewis to reject Allenâs request.
âNo.â Larissa said, suddenly finding it difficult to speak.
Since she started working. Allen had been the best superior she ever had. He was kind and considerate to all his subordinates. Larissa lelt sad that she was going to disappoint her superior, who had high hopes for her.
Allen noticed Larissaâs arm, which was wrapped in gauze. With a disappointed look on his face, he replied, âHave you not recovered yet? Rebecca said that you came, so I thought you were here to start work again.â
The quilt weighing on Larissaâs heart became heavier. âActually, I came to give you my resignation letter.â Lowering her head, Larissa avoided Allenâs gaze.
Widening his eyes, Allenâs voice rose inexplicably. âWhy? Iâve told you before that I am willing to wait until you fully recover,â
The more considerate he was of her, the more Larissa le guilty.
âItâs not that I decided to work in my familyâs business,â Lanssa replied in a shaky voice, tears swimming in her eyes.
Allen didnât expect that she would give such an excuse. His eyes widened even more. âYour larlyâs business? If Itâs just a small company. it would be better to stay at Winston.â
From what he knew, Larissa was a single mother who needed to feed her only son. She didnât have a strong family background. Now that she had risen to such a position in Winston, her future was bright.
It was beller than inheriting some unknown compary. Besides, Allen didnât want to let go of a good and promising talent ake Larissa.
I Larissa blushed and hesitated for a moment before replying vaguely, âItâs not too small, I guess.â
Allen doubted Larissaâs words when he noticed her hesitation. âDid your family ask you to return? Allen asked âItâs my decision. I have thought things through, so please accept my resignation.â
Larissa locked up and met his gaze.
Seeing that she was firm. Allen fell silent for a few seconds. He did not try to persuade her otherwise.
âThank you so much!â
Larissa thanked him gratefully with red, puffy eyes.
Allen looked at the time. âItâs time to get off work. If youâre free, letâs have dinner with everyone in the department to send you all.â
âSure.â Larissa agreed readily.
It had been a long time since she met her colleagues. She missed them dearly.
âCan I bring someone else along?â
Larissa remembered Lewis, who was waiting outside.