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?

Bennett, can you tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once

do.” Seraphina

this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you.

retorted, “Should I

resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were in

“Keen, isn’t it all about whether both parties are 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. “You could’ve at least told us if you wanted to leave, right? What’s

him. But now that I don’t, I

something after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she

stood there, somewhat at a

expect Seraphina to show up,

was he supposed to break this to

Keen was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call it a day

phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr.

glance, asking

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

this name, Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his desk and pressed the playback

listening

despite the changes in her voice

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

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

find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called us. We should be able

Leandro

at Leandro. He was still calm, but his

all too familiar

his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not

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