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

do.”

Bennett, I don’t know why you’re doing this.

Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

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

him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s

He was important when I needed him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay

wanted to say something after hearing Seraphina’s words,

phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a

up, let alone say such

was he supposed to break this to Leandro?

dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking

put down the phone, forcing a smile

him a glance, asking only

Seraphina,” Keen

went to

leaned against the desk, quietly listening to the

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

I don’t, I hope he would stay away from me”

not daring to look at Leandro’s

possible. She knows we’re looking for her

need,” Leandro

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

all too familiar with

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

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