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?

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

do.” Seraphina

paused for a 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

Seraphina retorted, “Should I be

“You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating

I was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so

happy. He was important when I needed him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your

something after hearing Seraphina’s words,

Keen stood there, somewhat at a loss.

show up, let alone say such things.

to break this to

of his office, looking ready

down the phone, forcing

glance, asking only one

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed

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

against the desk, quietly listening to the conversation

office was extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the changes in her voice

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

to look at Leandro’s

“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

Leandro suddenly said

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

all too familiar with this look

be genuine and his anger might not be real.

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