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

with the long face?” Seraphina laughed,

help you, Cooper suddenly

was taken aback, “What?”

his gaze resolute, “Seraphina, you shouldn’t have to deal with this. I can’t stand watching you go through this. I can protect

out and gently

their intertwined hands, Seraphina fell silent for a moment

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

fell silent

years, he finally had the chance to express his feelings, only to

scenario countless times. He quickly managed a small smile, withdrew his hand, and said, “Alright, just let me know

looked at him,

days later, Seraphina returned to Sunburst

was stuck in traffic all the way to

as she got out of

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

up with some matters and will probably be busy till late,” Keen said, “He probably won’t be returning to the office today, so there’s no need for you to wait

“So, can I wait for him at his place?”

she hung up, hopped back into a cab,

entrance of the residential area, she was

smile from the guards.

The guard said, “Without the Mr. Reynolds‘ permission, we can’t let you

cooperative, “Alright, I’ll just wait outside then”

to make her suffer, she’d let him

Seraphina leaned against the exterior wall of the compound, sitting

waited the entire

never showed

was driving Valerio to school. Valerio suddenly bolted to the window and

shocked and hit the brakes immediately Karan followed

commotion, Seraphina looked up to meet Valerio’s eyes, filled

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