Chapter 141

Two weeks later, Leandro and Keen, along with other members of the work crew, hopped on a flight back to Sunburst City

Meanwhile, Seraphina was still MIA

Leandro sat by the window, seemingly casual but deeply engrossed in a document.

Keen took a peek at the document, then his gaze drifted to the clouds outside the window. He sighed heavily

Things could really go south if they kept going like this

Upon returning in the country, Leandro fully committed into his work, sparing only a little time for Valerio and Conway. As for looking for Seraphina, he never brought it up again.

Despite this, Keen stayed on alert, keeping in close touch with detective agencies all over Starhaven.

After two anxietyfilled weeks, Keen got a sudden latenight call

It was on his work phone. Keen picked up, only to hear Seraphina’s voice on the other end: Keen!

For a moment, he nearly lost it.

Trying to calm himself, he suddenly stood up Ms. Bennett, where are you now?What does it matter where I am?Seraphina’s voice sounded lazy. I’m calling to tell you to stop looking for me. I’m working, get it?

Keen was livid at her attitude, all his anxiety and anger came bubbling up. You disappeared out of the blue. Mr. Reynolds is worried sick about you, you

know?

Seraphina chuckled after hearing this, Is that so? How is he worried?

walked into a trap, Keen clammed up. He then asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me

do.”

I don’t know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you. I can tell he

“Should I be grateful?”

a deep breath, Keen resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett,

willing when it comes to relationships? I was interested in your boss in Moonhaven, so I was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why make a fuss?” “How could you act like this?” Keen said angrily.

now that I don’t, I hope he would stay

something after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already hung up.

there, somewhat at a loss.

to show up, let alone say such things.

to break this

out of his office, looking ready to call

the phone, forcing

him a glance, asking only one question,

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed

He went to his desk and

the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him and Seraphina.

clear despite the changes in her voice

he’s obviously important. Now that I don’t, I hope he

his head, not daring to look at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly on the

as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called

need,” Leandro

still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless

too familiar with this look

usually composed, his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might

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