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?

you tell me where you

do.” Seraphina replied

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

Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

we

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 ended it. It’s pretty

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

Seraphina’s words, but she had already hung

there,

show up, let alone say such things.

was he supposed to

while Keen was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call

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

a glance, asking only one question, “Who

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went

leaned against the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him

quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the changes in her

that I don’t, I hope he

to look at Leandro’s face, just

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

Leandro

still calm, but

was all too familiar with

anger might not be real. But

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