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?

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

can do.”

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

“Should I be

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

to relationships? I was interested in your boss in Moonhaven, so I was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so

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

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

there, somewhat at a

up, let alone say such things.

to break this to Leandro?

dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call it a

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

him a glance, asking only one question, “Who

Keen managed

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

quietly listening to the conversation

despite the changes in her voice over

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

look at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly

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 find

Leandro suddenly said

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

too familiar

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

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