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?

He then asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you

do.” Seraphina

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

what?” Seraphina retorted, “Should

like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you

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

then I’ll tell you now, Seraphina said, “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

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

phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a

Seraphina to show up, let alone say

he supposed to

out of his office, looking ready to

forcing a smile at Leandro,

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

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

change. He went to his desk and pressed the playback button

the desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him and

words were clear despite

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

daring to look at Leandro’s

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. We should be able

Leandro suddenly

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

familiar with

composed, his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be

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