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

can do.” Seraphina

Bennett, I don’t know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you. I can tell he

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

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

while, she 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 if

now, Seraphina said, “Could you please tell your boss to chill about love? Just be happy. He was important when I needed him. But now that I

hearing Seraphina’s words, but she

there, somewhat at

show up,

supposed to break this to Leandro?

was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call it a

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

asking only one

Keen managed

change. He went to his desk and pressed the playback

leaned against the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him and

extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite

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

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

whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her

need,” Leandro

He was still calm, but his eyes revealed

too familiar

was usually composed, his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real.

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