Chapter 143

After leaving Magdalen’s hotel, Seraphina returned to Velvetwood.

By the time she got back to her apartment, it was already the middle of the night. She quickly dug out an old SIM card to get her phone back in action. The next morning, Seraphina was woken up by a call from Cooper.

SeraphinaCooper sounded relieved, Finally, your phone is back on!

Seraphina knew why he was looking for her, so she set up a lunch date with him.

Before meeting Cooper, she swung by the news agency.

Leandro had left Starhaven, and she had to go find him in Sunburst City. This meant putting her current case on hold and passing it off to a colleague. She handed over all the case documents to the colleague who had helped her when she first started working, officially transferring the case She also filed for an unpaid leave.

Next, she rang up the bar in Everlandia to quit her job. Then, she went to meet Cooper.

By the time she got to the restaurant, Cooper was already waiting for her.

You’re here early.Seraphina said as she sat down.

Had nothing better to do, so I thought I’d come over and wait for you,Cooper said, studying her face for a moment before he spoke again, Seraphina, about your mum

Seraphina cut him off with a smile, This must be satisfying news for a lot of people, huh?

After all, Magdalen’s actions had long since pissed off a lot of people.

Ignoring her comment, Cooper asked, There’s something going on with the Reynolds Group, isn’t there?

While munching on some fruit, Seraphina replied, Yes. The whole thing was initially meant for me, not her.

Leandro?

She nodded

silent, a furrow appearing on his brow

the long face?” Seraphina laughed,

you,

taken aback,

her, his gaze resolute, “Seraphina, you shouldn’t have to deal with

and gently took her hand.

intertwined hands, Seraphina fell

I appreciate your kindness. But the issues between Leandro and me aren’t that simple,” she said, “I have to

silent

the chance to express his

times. He quickly managed a small smile, withdrew his hand, and said, “Alright, just let me know if you ever need my

looked at him, smiling, “Of course.”

returned to Sunburst City.

the way to the city. It was past eight when she finally arrived at the Reynolds Group

soon as she got

Keen picked up, sounding both surprised and resigned, his tone screamed–I knew this was going to happen, why

till late,” Keen said, “He probably won’t be returning to

responded, “So, can I wait for him at

hopped back into a cab, and headed for Urban Oasis.

reached the entrance of the residential area, she

a friendly smile from the

guard said, “Without the Mr.

was cooperative, “Alright, I’ll just

her suffer, she’d let him

against the exterior wall of the compound, sitting on her suitcase, quietly waiting for Leandro

the entire

Leandro never showed up

Valerio suddenly bolted to the window and started

the brakes immediately Karan followed Valerio’s gaze

Seraphina looked up to meet Valerio’s eyes,

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