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

do.” Seraphina

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

what?” Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

act like this when we

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 straightforward, why make a fuss?” “How could you

please tell 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 handle. Tell him to

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

phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at

to show up, let alone say such things.

supposed to break this to Leandro?

out of his office, looking ready to call it

down the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr.

glance, asking only one question, “Who called?”

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his desk

listening to

were clear despite the changes in her voice over the

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

head, not daring to look at Leandro’s face, just standing quietly on the

Keen hurriedly said, “Mr. Reynolds, I will find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and

need,” Leandro

at Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes

too familiar with

genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he wore this

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