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?

you tell

do.”

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

“Should

this when we

parties 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 ended it. It’s pretty straightforward, why make a fuss?” “How could you act like this?” Keen said angrily. “You could’ve at least

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

Seraphina’s

Keen stood there, somewhat at

to show up, let alone say such

to break this

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

the phone, forcing a smile at Leandro,

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

Seraphina,” Keen

name, Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his

leaned against the desk, quietly listening to the

clear despite

I need him, he’s obviously important. Now that I

at Leandro’s face,

Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible. She knows we’re looking

need,” Leandro

at Leandro. He was still calm, but

was all too familiar with

his laughter might not be genuine and his anger might not be real. But

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