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?

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

can do.” Seraphina

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

retorted, “Should

this when we were

interested in your boss 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 act like this?” Keen said angrily. “You could’ve at least told us if you wanted

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. Tell

hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a loss.

show up, let

was he supposed to break

out of his office, looking ready to call it a

the phone, forcing a smile at

a glance, asking only

Seraphina,” Keen

didn’t change. He went to his desk

listening to the conversation between him and

office was extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the

Now that I

look at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly

as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called us. We should

need,” Leandro suddenly said

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

too familiar with

anger might not be real. But when he wore

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