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.

reality. Seraphina noticed she’d overfilled a glass, spilling

quickly put down the bottle and

moment, she gave the guy a small smile, ‘Sorry, something came up,

she immediately stood up and yelled to

ignored the questions

Seraphina reopened Sandra’s messages and read the news about Magdalen

news. But now, the reality was right in front of her–Magdalen

the deal? Isn’t your mom loaded? How’d she get involved in a scam?”

back, “I’ll find out what’s happening

night, Seraphina took a flight to

animals like her

this time, when Seraphina knocked on her door, it was opened by a well–dressed,

I help you?” The man asked.

Seraphina responded without hesitation, “I’m her daughter”

seemed taken aback, seemingly because he’d never heard Magdalen mention having a daughter. He

the man was back at

the door open, and walked in, ignoring his attempts to stop her. She

she was in, Magdalen looked as glamorous as ever,

Seraphina, her face froze, “I told you I didn’t

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

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

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

Seraphina and handed her a business card, Im a friend of your mother’s,

saw that his name

was conned Latham said, “Most of her assets have

hearing this, Seraphina let out a small laugh, then slowly nodded, “That does sound like something she’d do. She was conned by a man, right?”

company to commit contract fraud. Every contract has your mother’s signature, and the guy’s now

silent for a long

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