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

a furrow appearing on his brow

laughed, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.”

help you, Cooper

taken aback, “What?”

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

and gently took her

fell silent for

between Leandro and me aren’t that simple,” she said, “I have to

silent again

had the chance to express his feelings, only to be rejected.

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

at him, smiling, “Of

Seraphina returned to

in the afternoon, and she was stuck in traffic all the way to the city. It was past eight when she finally arrived at the Reynolds Group building

as she got

both surprised and resigned, his tone screamed–I knew this was going to happen, why did you

tied 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

responded, “So, can I wait

she hung up, hopped back into a cab, and headed

entrance of the residential area, she was politely stopped by the security guard.

greeted with a friendly smile from the guards. This

sorry, Ms. Bennett.” The guard said, “Without the Mr.

cooperative, “Alright, I’ll just

to make her suffer, she’d let him

wall of the compound, sitting on her suitcase, quietly

the

Leandro never

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

brakes immediately Karan followed Valerio’s

to meet Valerio’s eyes, filled with

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