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?

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

can do.” Seraphina replied

this.

Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

“You didn’t act like this when we were

said, “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

please tell your boss to chill about love? Just be happy. He was important 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 handle.

wanted to say something after hearing Seraphina’s

there, somewhat

to show up, let

to

out of his office, looking ready

hastily put down the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr. Reynolds”

asking only one question,

Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

He went to his desk and pressed

the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between

clear despite the changes in her voice over the phone.

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

daring to look at Leandro’s

hurriedly said, “Mr. Reynolds, I will find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows

Leandro suddenly

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

too familiar with this look

not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he

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