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

do.”

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

Seraphina retorted, “Should I be grateful?”

this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr. Reynolds‘ feelings?”

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 to leave, right? What’s up with the sudden

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

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

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at

show up, let alone say

was he supposed to break this to

was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office,

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

gave him a glance, asking

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to

change. He went to his desk and pressed the

listening to the conversation between him and Seraphina.

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

important. Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away from

at Leandro’s

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

Leandro suddenly

still calm, but his

was all too familiar with

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

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