Chapter 14
In the wee hours, Seraphina was sitting in the dark in Leandro’s study, finishing up the last sip of her coffee.
Leandro’s study offered a perfect view of Balch’s house, an excellent spot for some observing. Seraphina reckoned the time was about ripe.
She yawned, ready to get up and leave, when a flicker of light caught her eye.
Surprised, she moved to the window and clearly saw a room in Balch’s house was lit.
She glanced at the clock, it was 3 a.in.
Word was, there were no live–in maids or hourly workers in the Balch’s residence.
So Balch might be the one turning on the light Seraphina stood quietly behind the window, watching the orange glow and the ticking clock.
Ten minutes passed, the light was still on.
Twenty minutes passed, the light didn’t go out.
Thirty minutes later, Seraphina looked down to check on the time, and when she looked up again, the light
went out.
were tucked in bed, Balch was
minutes.
a
tell Leandro
in Balch wasn’t about some inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife, Janetta Lawson.
at home in Sunburst City. The cops quickly nabbed the suspect, Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence, Wilbur was soon found guilty due to motive, physical evidence, and witnesses. A few months later,
was innocent, so she chose
to Balch, the closer she would
3 a.m. light was part
minutes, Seraphina stubbornly stayed in Leandro’s study till dawn, keeping her eyes
driver arrive, and then Balch came out and got in the
the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering the secrets. of the
until she heard a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly
Leandro hadn’t come home
to a street–side hot dog stand.
packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no
kind of street food, holding
Seraphina asked him while munching on her hot
eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual breakfast, but
contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot
and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on
the street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene, sighing helplessly.
little home, packed some toiletries and
up a small camera in Leandro’s study facing
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