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 livein 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.

Balch was in a room with

minutes.

let out a long

night, she didn’t tell Leandro the

interest in Balch wasn’t about some inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife,

ago, Balch’s wife Janetta Lawson was murdered 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

Seraphina believed Wilbur was innocent, so she chose to

Balch, the closer she would be

a.m. light was

study till dawn, keeping her eyes on

7 a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then Balch came

stayed hidden behind the window, watching the car leave. She remained still, pondering

a slight noise behind her did she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly

Seraphina realized Leandro hadn’t

took Valerio to

drinks and hot dogs. With no seats

was obviously not used to this kind of street food, holding it

him while munching on her hot

It was completely different

facing the bustling crowd, savoring her

delicate and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on

street, Valerio’s driver watched the scene,

packed some toiletries and daily necessities, and quickly returned

in Leandro’s study facing Balch’s house, so she could monitor any

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