Chapter 111
Upon hearing that, Seraphina finally began to move slowly, sidling up to the drinks cabinet and casting a sideways glance at him.
Leandro didn’t look at her, instead getting himself a shot of tequila.
Seraphina let out a soft chuckle “Im not trying to avoid you I just don’t want you to be bothered by my presence”
But since they’d already bumped into each other, it didn’t matter anyway.
Seraphina put down the bottle of red wine she was holding, eyeing Leandro’s tequila Seeing him pour half a shot, she reached out to grab the glass. 1s it good?”
Without a word, she brought the glass to her lips.
Leandro lifted his hand, pinching the base of the glass and effortlessly wrenching it out of her grasp
“What, I can’t even have a sip Seraphina asked, staring at him. “So stingy”
Leandro turned and headed upstairs
Seraphina paused for a moment before following him.
This was their first encounter since returning from Crystal Waters Island, and the atmosphere was somewhat strange
Seraphina followed him up the stairs, all the way to the door of his study. When Leandro stopped abruptly, she bumped straight into him.
Only then did Leandro turn to look at her. Seraphina rubbed her nose, looking up at him. “Ouch”
“What do you want? Leandro asked, his expression unreadable
“I want to talk to you, Seraphina replied.
Leandro swung open the door to his study, responding without turning back I don’t have time”
The computer screen was flickering, and a pile
order to come home for dinner, he had to push
her gaze, looking at him for a moment before breaking
her smile, Leandro slowly closed
tonight feel a bit like déjà vu?” Seraphina
as she spoke, Leandro understood her implication.
Seven years ago,
home the next
didn’t want to
was a distant past
quickly collected herself. “You didn’t want to hear what I
already told you why Leandro replied “And besides, I’m really not interested in what you
again Was he still blaming her for not speaking
at him. “You’re busy now, right? I’ll wait until
this, Seraphina gave him another glance before turning to head to her
turned and walked into his study. He sat down at his
couldn’t help but reach out to press his temples, downing the rest of his drink to help
night, his phone suddenly rang
picked up the call. Keen’s voice came through from the other end. “Mr. Reynolds, we just got a message from Seashore Haven. Mr. Quincy is critically ill
Leandro’s expression hardened
the Quincy
took over the Reynolds Group, things were shaky it was Darius who helped him get to where
a special visit. Mr. Quincy’s health wasn’t good then, but Leandro
hopes you can hurry over. He fears he won’t rest
slowly closed his eyes
the family assets. Mr. Quincy
Leandro said “Ill probably have to
after hanging up, Leandro was ready to leave
was quick When Leandro came downstairs, he was already waiting in front of the house, with the car ready
it away, Keen noticed that Leandro hadn’t gotten into the car instead, he
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