Chapter 92
Herman was like, “Well, look who’s here You too?”
Leandro loosened his tie and sat down “You off already?
Herman mused a bit, then decided to stick around
Victor couldn’t help but chuckle at Leandro “Man, you’ve got some pull Edgar begged Herman to stay, but he wouldn’t budge Now you’re here, and he’s all ears”
Leandro took a sip of his wine You’ll know when it’s time to know No use asking”
Edgar shot him a look “You seem preity pleased with yourself. Balch’s in hot water, and there’s no rival. Enjoying the show?”
Victor gave a light laugh. “That’d be my guess
“Enough” Herman interjected. “Balch’s no competition for Leandro”
“What’s that supposed to mean? Edgar demanded. “We saw with our own eyes that Seraphina moved into Balch’s place, right next door to Leandro’s. Bald move for a woman, dont you think?
“Not just bold” Herman added
He trailed off, and Edgar gave him a nudge. “Well, don’t just leave us hanging‘
“Do you guys know who leaked that story online?” Herman asked
Leandro just sipped his wine, not reacting
“No way!” The others were visibly shocked and couldn’t believe it.
Herman nodded
Edgar shivered at the thought, and Victor looked at Leandro.
lit a cigarette and turned to Herman “So, she spilled the beans. You’ve
no” Herman replied.
in “Balch even took a knife for her that night. He must really care for her. And she just turns around and rats him out? I’d be scared shitless if I had
woman like that.”
not just cold, she’s cool as a cucumber Herman added “She knew
took a sharp breath, then nudged Leandro “You heard him, right? Cut ties with her ASAP She’s still your fiancee, and if she turns on you, you
slowly started to smile. “I remember Seraphina being nothing like this who
words stirring up old memories.
was a gentle,
before she turned seventeen, was just a pretty shy, and endearing little girl who lived with the
realized she
but in front of him, she showed courage like
into the night, just to catch a glimpse
when he was
room when he came home drunk, looking after him all
became complicated, even tangled, and she gave him all her love
last time he saw her, when he sent her away, her gaze was cold
the girl he remembered was no
but when it came down to it, she was so cool–headed
stood up, and announced
d men
started, looking puzzled. “He barely sat down, and he’s gone. He’s really blowing
just started
so funny?” Edgar asked
chuckled. “I just find
had passed, Leandro had changed, and
cool headed
car, but didn’t say where he
car, thought for a moment, then said, ‘I heard Ms. Bennett moved in with Conway
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