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?

tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once I confirm

do.”

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

“Should I be

“You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr.

willing to date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why make a

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 don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the drill, it shouldn’t be too much for him to handle.

Seraphina’s

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at

show up, let alone say

he supposed to break this to

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

put down the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro,

him a glance, asking only one

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

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

quietly listening to the conversation between him and Seraphina.

extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the changes in her voice

important. Now that I don’t, I

his head, not daring to look at Leandro’s

whereabouts as soon as possible.

Leandro suddenly said

Leandro. He was still calm,

too familiar with this

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

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