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?

up. He then asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all the detectives once I confirm your location”

do.” Seraphina replied

why you’re doing this. But Mr. Reynolds genuinely cares about you.

retorted, “Should I

Keen resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were

date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why

that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the

after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already

stood there, somewhat at

show up, let alone say such

supposed to break

still dazed, Leandro came out of

hastily put down the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro, “Mr. Reynolds”

asking only one question, “Who

was… Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed

didn’t change. He went

listening to the conversation

were clear despite the changes in her voice over the phone.

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

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

the recording 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

need,” Leandro

was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless

all too familiar with

was usually composed, his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he wore this

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