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?

asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once I confirm your location”

do.” Seraphina

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

what?” Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms.

willing to date him. Then it got boring, so

I needed him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay

to say something after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already hung

stood there, somewhat at a loss.

Seraphina to show up, let alone say such

to

of his office, looking ready to call

put down the phone, forcing

gave him a glance, asking only one question, “Who called?”

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to

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

quietly listening to

despite the changes in her

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

head, not daring to look at Leandro’s face, just

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

Leandro suddenly said

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

was all too familiar with this look

genuine and his anger might not be

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