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?

“Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where

do.” Seraphina

this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you. I can tell he really likes you

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

“You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven.

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

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 him to stop bugging me!”

after hearing Seraphina’s words, but

phone, Keen stood there,

expect Seraphina to show up, let

was he supposed to break this to Leandro?

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

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

him a glance, asking only

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

didn’t change. He went to his

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

were clear despite the changes in her voice over

important. Now that I don’t,

look at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly on the side.

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 soon.”

need,” Leandro suddenly said

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

too familiar with this

be genuine and his anger might

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