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?

Bennett, can you tell me where

can do.” Seraphina replied

a moment, then said, “Ms. Bennett, I don’t know why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares

“Should I be grateful?”

we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are

was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty

love? Just be happy. He was important when I needed him. But now that I don’t, I

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

stood there, somewhat at

to show up, let alone

he supposed to break this

dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready

phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr.

him a glance, asking only

Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

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

quietly listening

were clear despite the changes

obviously important. Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away from

not daring to look at Leandro’s face,

find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and

need,” Leandro suddenly said

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

all too familiar with this

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

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