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

do.” Seraphina replied

doing this.

retorted, “Should I be

we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr. Reynolds‘

in Moonhaven, so I was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why make a fuss?” “How could you

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

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

there,

to show up, let alone

was he supposed to break this

of his office, looking ready to

put down the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro,

glance, asking only

Seraphina,” Keen managed to

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

quietly listening to the conversation between him

were clear despite the changes in her voice over the

him, he’s obviously important. Now that I

look at Leandro’s face,

recording ended, 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.

Leandro suddenly said

then did Keen look at Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless laziness.

was all too familiar

and his anger might not be

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