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 anxiety–filled weeks, Keen got a sudden late–night 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?”
you tell
can do.”
know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds
“Should I
a deep breath, Keen resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr. Reynolds‘ feelings?”
him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why make a fuss?” “How could you
when I needed him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the drill, it shouldn’t be too much for him to
something after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she
Keen stood there, somewhat at a loss.
expect Seraphina to show up, let alone say such things.
to break
still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call
forcing
him a glance, asking
Seraphina,” Keen managed
this name, Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his desk and
quietly listening to the conversation between
clear despite the changes in her voice over
him, he’s obviously important. Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away from
at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly on
“Mr. Reynolds, I will find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even
Leandro suddenly
did Keen look at Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes revealed a
all too familiar with
laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he wore this expression, he
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