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

do.”

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

retorted, “Should

didn’t act like this when we were

but laugh. After a 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

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. Tell

hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already

Keen stood there, somewhat

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

to break this

Leandro came out of his

put down the phone, forcing a

him a glance, asking only one question,

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to

change. He went to

against the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him and Seraphina.

was extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite

important. Now that I don’t, I hope

to look at Leandro’s face,

whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called us. We should be able to

Leandro

then did Keen look at Leandro. He was still calm, but his

all too familiar

genuine and his anger might

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