Chapter 142

Sandra was blowing up Seraphina’s phone with a ton of messages, most of them about a news story. The person in the spotlight was none other than Magdalen.

Seraphina quickly skimmed through the news, completely absorbed

Seeing her engrossed in her phone. the guy asked. Everything okay?

Yeah, it’s all goodSeraphina snapped back to reality, pocketing her phone and looking at him, We’re out of booze, anything else you want?

The guy’s gaze landed on her face, slowly saying, We’re in a bar, darling Liquor doesn’t run out that easily

Looks like he’s up for more than a few drinks. Seraphina couldn’t help but chuckle.

She’d been in this bar for two months. His eyes had been hovering over her for two whole months, but it was only today that he made a move. The man sure knows how to play it cool.

And her waiting till today was no small feat either.

Wait upWith that, Seraphina turned around and picked out several different bottles of liquor from the bar, setting them in front of the guy

These are some of my favorites, Seraphina said, You seem to only drink tequila, how about trying something new today?

Sure.

Seraphina then popped open the bottles, filled the glasses on the small table, and motioned for the guy to help himself.

She lifted glass after glass, and the guy across didn’t hesitate, matching her drink for drink.

After the first round, Seraphina poured a second.

Suddenly, the guy called her out.

a glass,

the bottle and let out a sigh.

guy a small smile, ‘Sorry, something came

and yelled to the bar owner, “Jason, I’m

from the locker, ignored the questions from the people around her, and dashed

to the airport, Seraphina reopened Sandra’s messages and read

Magdalen’s name in legal news. But now, the reality was right in front of her–Magdalen was embroiled in a contract scam, facing prosecution.

was utterly confused, “What’s the deal? Isn’t your mom loaded? How’d she get involved in a scam?”

“I’ll find out what’s happening

a flight to Moonhaven.

Seraphina found Magdalen. Party animals like

door, it was opened by a well–dressed, gentlemanly man in his

help you?” The

Seraphina responded without hesitation, “I’m

daughter. He told Seraphina to “wait a moment” and went

less than a minute, the man was back at the door, “Sorry, she doesn’t want

walked in, ignoring his attempts to stop her. She made

as ever, just a bit more exhausted, which only added

“I told you I didn’t want to see you!”

in jail, I figured I should come see you” Seraphina said.

to see you anymore, and you won’t have to see me. We can live our own lives. Isn’t that great?” Seraphina held her gaze for a moment,

Instead, she sat down on the living room couch, looking at the man

carefully closed the bedroom door for Magdalen, then walked over to Seraphina and handed her a business card, Im a friend

took the card and saw that his name

mom was conned Latham said, “Most of her assets

out a small laugh, then slowly nodded, “That does sound like something she’d do. She was conned

a company to commit contract fraud. Every contract has

this, Seraphina remained silent for a long while.

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