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 you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once

can do.” Seraphina replied

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

what?” Seraphina retorted, “Should

breath, Keen resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you

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

to say something after hearing Seraphina’s words,

stood there,

expect Seraphina to show up, let alone say

supposed to break this

was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready

forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr.

asking only one question,

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed

went to his desk and

desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him

were clear despite the changes in her

that I don’t, I hope he would stay away from me”

head, not daring to look at Leandro’s

possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even

Leandro suddenly said

was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless

was all too familiar with this look

might not be real.

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