Chapter 90

Seraphina shol Yasmina a small grin ready to jet, but then she remembered something Where’s Valerio?

asmina pointed towards the lounge, and Seraphina headed that way

leen was just stumbling out as they crossed paths, and Seraphina strode straight in

asmina caught sight of Keen and couldn’t msist showing off her wristwatch Mr Reynolds always on the dat, never an exception

Just get in there, Keen grumbled not even glancing at the lounge

asmina knocked and went in to find Leandro just settling down behind his desk. She was about to take her usual spot behind him to take meeting notes when Leandro waved her off Sit opposite me

asmina hesitated, then sat down with her laptop, sneaking glances at Leandro but unable to spot any difference from his usual self.

The video call bell chimed again, and Leandro picked up, quickly exchanging hellos with the person on the other end

lut Yasmina was lost in thoughts Seraphina had left, so what was she missing across the desk?

Meanwhile, Seraphina met an expectant Valerio in the lounge and gave him an apologetic shrug. Your dad’s just too busy, I didn’t get a chance to ask him. But I promise ou, even if he doesn’t spill the beans, I’ll help you find out who your mom really is.

alerio looked at her, clearly disappointed but full of hope.

Seraphina extended her pinkie. Let’s pinkie swear.

falerio stared at her pinkie for a while, then finally reciprocated

ifter leaving the Reynolds Group, Seraphina headed straight home.

had sent her the decoded chip data, and she dove right into it as soon as she

screen brightness all the way up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame by frame.

watched the three–minute

could spot Balch in the surveillance, even a hint would

for so long made her eyes

she thought

then, the

her laptop, wiping her tears, and answering the

bags in hand. He had been smiling, but his face fell when he

eyes and laughed it off “Nothing. I just got something in my eye.”

in, put the bags on the table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse, don’t

sighed. “I’m actually pretty tough inside”

table, nodded, and waited for

then added, “there are some topics

at her laptop, then pulled her

want to talk about it,” Seraphina

can talk when you’re ready. I’ve got

Seraphina looked at him “What’s the harm in asking a few more times?”

you. I’m willing to

him for a while, then

took a sharp intake of breath.

quickly let go. “Are you in pain again? I thought you were

open his jacket and shirt to

the wound split open

“Don’t worry, you’re very

me this morning?” Seraphina looked at him. “No wonder you walked away when the doctor was treating me. Were you checking your

wound?”

“Compared to your injuries, it’s nothing Let’s eat before it gets

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