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

furrow

face?” Seraphina laughed, “Don’t worry,

you, Cooper suddenly said.

was taken

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

and gently took

hands, Seraphina fell silent for a moment before

your kindness. But the issues between Leandro and me aren’t that simple,” she said,

silent again

had the chance to express

he had mentally prepared for this scenario countless times. He quickly managed a small smile, withdrew

looked at him, smiling, “Of course.”

Seraphina returned to Sunburst

was stuck in traffic all the way to the city. It was past

she got out

and resigned, his tone screamed–I knew this was going to

said, “He probably

responded, “So, can I wait

she hung up, hopped back into a

entrance of the residential area, she was politely

friendly smile from the guards. This was the first time such a thing had happened.

guard said, “Without the Mr. Reynolds‘

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

make her suffer, she’d

the exterior wall of the compound, sitting on

the entire night.

Leandro never showed up

was driving Valerio to school. Valerio suddenly bolted to the window and started knocking on it furiously.

hit the brakes immediately

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

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