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”
was flickering, and a pile of documents was stacked
that in order to come home for dinner,
for a moment before breaking into
Leandro slowly
feel a bit like
spoke,
Seven years ago,
fear until he came home the next day. Only then did she muster the courage to stand before him.
love for him. But he didn’t want to hear it. Her confession of love
they once thought was a distant
want to hear what I had
already told you why Leandro replied “And besides, I’m
Was he
say if you don’t listen? Seraphina looked at him. “You’re busy now, right?
another glance before turning to head to her room.
into his study. He sat down at his desk,
downing the rest of his drink to help him concentrate
night, his phone
to reality and picked up the call. Keen’s voice came through from the other end. “Mr. Reynolds, we just got a message from Seashore
Leandro’s expression hardened
Quincy, the head of the Quincy family, was
took over the Reynolds Group, things were shaky it was Darius who helped him get
days ago, when he passed by Seashore Haven, he had made a special visit. Mr. Quincy’s health wasn’t good then, but Leandro didn’t expect this day to
Quincy hopes you can hurry over.
slowly closed
often fighting over the family assets.
have
up, Leandro was ready to
quick When Leandro came downstairs, he was already waiting in front
his luggage to him. After putting it away, Keen noticed that Leandro hadn’t gotten into the car instead,
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