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.

overfilled a glass,

put down the bottle and let

a small smile, ‘Sorry, something came up, I

she immediately stood up and yelled to the bar owner, “Jason,

she removed her accessories, grabbed her bag from the locker, ignored

Seraphina reopened Sandra’s messages and read the news about

never have imagined seeing Magdalen’s name in legal news. But now, the reality was right in front

mom loaded? How’d she get involved in

quickly texted back, “I’ll find out

took a

effort, Seraphina found Magdalen. Party animals like her always choose the top–tier hotels.

her door, it was opened by a well–dressed,

I help you?” The man asked.

Magdalen, Seraphina responded without hesitation,

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

the man was back at the door,

brushed him off, pushed the door open, and walked in, ignoring his attempts to stop her. She made

in, Magdalen looked as glamorous as ever, just a bit more exhausted, which only added to

told you I didn’t want to see

be thrown in jail, I figured I should come see

have to see me. We can live our own lives.

the living room couch, looking at the man in

to Seraphina and handed

took the card and saw that his

of her assets

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

your mother’s ex–boyfriend. He not only swindled most of your mother’s assets but also had her set up a company to commit contract fraud. Every contract has your mother’s signature, and the guy’s now on the run. So,

hearing this, Seraphina remained silent for a long while.

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