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?

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

can do.”

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

retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

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

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

him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the

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

there, somewhat at a

Seraphina to show up, let alone say

to break this to Leandro?

while Keen 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 question, “Who

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

this name, Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his

desk, quietly listening

quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the changes in her

need him, he’s obviously important. Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away

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

Keen hurriedly said, “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

Leandro suddenly

was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless

was all too familiar

his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he wore this

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