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?

Keen clammed 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

can do.” Seraphina

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

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

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

are willing when it comes to relationships? I was interested in your boss in Moonhaven, so I was willing to date him. Then it got boring, so I

chill about love? Just be happy. He was important when I needed him. But now that

wanted to say something after hearing Seraphina’s

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a

didn’t expect Seraphina to show up,

to break this

came out of his office, looking ready to call

phone, forcing a

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

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen

went to his desk and pressed the playback

Leandro leaned against the desk, quietly listening

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

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

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

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

Leandro suddenly said

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

familiar with

not be genuine and his anger might not be

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