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?

a trap, Keen clammed up. He then asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once I confirm

do.” Seraphina replied

then said, “Ms. Bennett, I don’t know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you. I can

“Should

like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett,

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

But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the drill, it

Seraphina’s words,

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a

up, let

supposed to break

Keen was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking

phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr.

gave him a glance, asking only one question,

Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

didn’t change. He went to his desk

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

clear despite the changes in her voice over

I need him, he’s obviously important. Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away

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

the recording ended, Keen hurriedly said, “Mr. Reynolds, I will find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called us. We should be able to find her

need,” Leandro

look at Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless laziness.

familiar with this

anger might not be real. But when

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