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

way up, analyzing the surveillance

three–minute video dozens of

provided provided a new lead. If she could spot Balch in the surveillance,

made her eyes water,

she thought she saw Balch’s

the doorbell

laptop,

smiling, but his face fell when he saw Seraphina.

and laughed it off “Nothing.

table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse,

sighed. “I’m

and waited for her to

added, “there are some

at her laptop, then

talk about it,”

silent for a while, then said, “Alright. We can talk when you’re ready. I’ve got your favorite snacks, let’s eat”

at him “What’s the harm in asking a

“I told you. I’m willing to

for a while,

sharp intake of

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

Seraphina yanked open his jacket and shirt to check on his wound and found it freshly bandaged.

happened? Seraphina asked “Did the wound split open

smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very light, there’s no need to lose

me this morning?” Seraphina looked at him. “No wonder you walked away when the doctor

wound?”

nothing just a minor tear, Balch said. “Compared to your injuries, it’s

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