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?

“Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you

can do.” Seraphina replied

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

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

we were

Then it got boring, so I

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

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

stood there, somewhat at a loss.

up, let alone say

supposed to break this to Leandro?

out of his office, looking ready to call it

the phone, forcing a smile

glance, asking

Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

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

listening to

quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the changes in

Now that I don’t, I

to look at Leandro’s face,

“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

Leandro suddenly

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

too familiar

laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But

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