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

can do.” Seraphina replied

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

retorted, “Should I

act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr.

I was interested in your boss in Moonhaven, so I was willing to date 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

He was important when I needed him. But now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away. Your boss should know the drill, it shouldn’t be too much for him

after hearing Seraphina’s words,

Keen stood there, somewhat at a

show up, let alone say such things.

to break

dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready

hastily put down the phone, forcing a smile at

him a glance, asking only one question,

Seraphina,” Keen managed

expression didn’t change. He went to his desk

desk, quietly listening to the conversation between him and Seraphina.

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

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

at Leandro’s face, just standing

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

need,” Leandro

then did Keen look at Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless

too familiar

not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But when he wore this expression,

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