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

do.” Seraphina replied

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

what?” Seraphina retorted, “Should

Keen resumed, “You didn’t act like this when we were in Moonhaven. Ms. Bennett, are you cheating Mr. Reynolds‘ feelings?”

date him. Then it got boring, so I ended it. It’s

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

hearing Seraphina’s words, but she had already hung

phone, Keen stood there, somewhat at a

show up, let alone

to

still dazed, Leandro came out of his office, looking ready to

down the phone, forcing a smile at

him a glance, asking only one question, “Who

Ms. Seraphina,” Keen managed to respond

went to his desk and pressed the playback

listening to the conversation

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

Now that I don’t, I hope he would stay away from

daring to look at Leandro’s face, just

said, “Mr. Reynolds, I will find Ms. Bennett’s whereabouts as soon as possible.

need,” Leandro suddenly said

still calm, but his eyes revealed a

too familiar

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

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