Tangled in His Obsession Series

Chapter 167

At 24, Leandro was a year away from taking the reins of the family business. Back then, he was the quintessential heir involved in the company yet with ample leisure time. His days were filled with socializing and indulgences, with little concern for family matters.

One day, while leaving the office for a gathering, he unexpectedly spotted Seraphina on the street. She was 16, navigating the challenges of adolescence and high school. Engrossed in a heated argument with a boy, both in school uniforms, they were a conspicuous sight.

Without hesitation, Leandro pulled over. His relationship with Seraphina was distant at the time. She was the young girl taken in by the Reynolds family, doted on like a granddaughter by Conway. Though she was expected to address Leandro as “brother” like other family children, she never did.

Like all kids who depend on others for their livelihood, Seraphina had a sensitive and fragile ego which she carefully guarded. Most of the time, she went about her life practically invisible.

Even though they weren’t close, they were still family. Leandro pulled over, looked at the arguing pair and called out, “Hey, need a hand?”

Seraphina looked up and saw him, ran towards his car like he was her knight in shining armor, opened the door and got in.

The boy, however, didn’t give up so easily. He ran a few steps towards the car but stopped when he saw Leandro. He looked at Seraphina and asked, “Seraphina, who is he? Why are you getting in his car?”

“That’s none of your business.” Seraphina clutched her backpack, not looking at the boy, and said through gritted teeth, “Stop following me!”

Leandro didn’t want to get involved with the boy any further. He hit the gas and drove away.

Seraphina remained silent, clutching her backpack and staring at her lap for a long time before she finally whispered, “Thank you”

her as he drove and gave a small smile. “Was

denied without hesitation.

chuckled, “You’re in high school, it’s normal to date. Don’t worry, I won’t

really wasn’t Seraphina finally looked up, her eyebrows furrowed and a

eyes. She, who was usually so reserved, seemed to be a completely different person when

chuckled “Didn’t expect

“The teacher claims I’m involved with that guy, saying we’re a couple. He even spread rumors about it…”

voice laden with resentment.

her, “Just give me your

a deep breath and added, “A call won’t suffice. The teacher wants a parent–teacher meeting”

subtle undertone of her words and responded with a

hesitated, clearly conflicted about sharing more.

Leandro teased, “If you address me

week.”

at him. Leandro raised an eyebrow, waiting for her

But she didn’t

were ugly or a boy, he probably wouldn’t have been so

still sulking, Leandro didn’t stop the car, he drove straight to

thrown by his good friend Nicolas because he was courting a part–time model named Rachel. He opened a bridal shop for her which was set to open the next day, so he threw a small party the day before and invited some familiar

when he arrived, to his surprise, all the women at the party were wearing wedding dresses.

Leandro turned to leave but was