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

do.” Seraphina

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

retorted, “Should I

this when we were in

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

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 stop bugging me!”

something after hearing Seraphina’s words,

the phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at

expect Seraphina to show up, let

was he supposed to

while Keen was still dazed, Leandro came out of his office,

forcing a smile

a glance, asking only one

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to

Leandro’s expression didn’t change. He went to his desk and pressed

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

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

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

hung his head, not daring to look at Leandro’s

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

Leandro suddenly

Leandro. He was still calm, but his eyes revealed a careless laziness.

all too familiar with

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

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