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?

clammed up. He then asked, “Ms. Bennett, can you tell me where you are now? I’ll call off all

can do.”

know why you’re doing this. But Mr.

“Should I be

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

Then it got boring,

Seraphina said, “Could you please tell your boss 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 should know the drill, it shouldn’t be too much for him to handle. Tell him to

after hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already hung

there, somewhat at

up, let alone say

supposed to break

Keen was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to call it

phone, forcing a smile

glance, asking only one

Seraphina,” Keen managed

He went to his desk and pressed the

desk, quietly listening to the

extremely quiet. Seraphinas words were clear despite the

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

daring to look at Leandro’s

whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking for her and even called us. We should be

Leandro suddenly said

He was still calm,

familiar with

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

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