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.

decoded chip data, and she dove right into it as

turned the screen brightness all the way up, analyzing

the three–minute video dozens of times.

provided provided a new lead. If she could spot Balch in the surveillance, even a hint would do

long made her eyes water, and she finally leaned back.

she thought

the doorbell rang

out of it, quickly shutting her laptop, wiping her tears, and answering

in hand. He had been smiling, but his face

eyes and laughed it off “Nothing. I just got

table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse, don’t you think?

laughed, then sighed. “I’m actually pretty tough inside”

leaned against the table, nodded, and waited for her

“there are some

at her laptop, then pulled her closer

about it,”

talk when you’re ready. I’ve got

pry Seraphina looked at him “What’s

I’m willing to give you time. We

for a while, then suddenly hugged

sharp

in pain

yanked open his jacket and shirt to check on his

asked “Did the wound split open again?”

just held her hand tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very light, there’s

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

wound?”

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

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