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.
a cigarette and turned to Herman “So, she spilled the beans. You’ve got
a legal standpoint, no” Herman replied. “But she seems cold”
chimed 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
woman like that.”
just cold, she’s cool as a cucumber Herman added
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
smile. “I remember Seraphina being nothing like this who barely dared to speak to anyone. Who knew
sat quietly, Victor’s words stirring up old
kids. She was a
Seraphina, before she turned seventeen, was just a pretty shy, and endearing little girl who lived with the Reynolds family. She was fun to tease and get to talk
she
in front of
late into the night, just to catch a glimpse of him
when he was home, just
his room when he came home drunk, looking after him all night.
even tangled, and she
when he sent her away, her gaze was cold for the first
no more. She was different,
it came
and announced “I’m going to take off“,
d men
he’s gone. He’s really blowing us off these
just started
funny?” Edgar asked
watched Leandros feceding figure and chuckled. “I just find it funny how
passed, Leandro had changed, and so had
man meeting a cool headed
the winery, got in his car, but didn’t say
moment, then said, ‘I heard Ms. Bennett moved in with
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