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?

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

can do.”

paused for a moment, then said, “Ms. Bennett, I don’t know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely

retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr. Reynolds‘ feelings?”

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

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

Seraphina’s words, but she

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a loss.

didn’t expect Seraphina to show up, let alone say such things.

was he supposed to

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

put down the phone, forcing a

gave him a glance, asking only one question, “Who

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

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

the desk, quietly listening to the conversation

words were clear despite the changes

that I

look at Leandro’s face,

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

Leandro suddenly

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

too familiar with

his anger might not be real. But when he

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