Chapter 102


    On that day, Yasmina was burning the midnight oil al The Reynolds Group


    She was sitting at her desk, looking beat. “I really admire Mr. Reynolds,” she said, “He’s workingte


    every day and every night. It’s like he never gets tired… If this keeps up, I might have to put marriage


    and kids on the back burner..


    Keen, sitting next to Yasmina, had a worried look on his face


    He had been feeling ansious ever since he watched Seraphina’s interview video why did he feel like


    something was about to hit the fan?


    He was racking his brains, trying to figure it out, when suddenly the door to the CEO’s office opened


    and Leandro walked out


    They both perked up instantly, but Leandro only said, “Off work,” and then headed for the elevator


    Both of them breathed a sigh of relief. Yasmina turned to Keen and asked, “Do you think Mr. Reynolds


    saw that interview video?”


    Keen replied half–heartedly, “What do you think?”


    Yasmina said, “Mr. Reynolds is always so mysterious. I can’t read his mind.”


    Keen just sighed


    The interview was clearly a mess Seraphina had cooked up on purpose. If Leandro hadn’t seen it,


    wouldn’t her effort have been for nothing?


    That woman wouldn’t do something that didn’t yield results!


    Indeed, Leandro had viewed the interview video, and not just once


    The video had amassed a significant number of views. He hade across it several times from


    various sources. Thement section was buzzing with fervor and diverse perspectives


    But, in reality, it was simply Seraphina ying her games.


    He had no desire to descend to her antics.


    Leandro slid into the car, lightly pressed his forehead, and refrained from specifying his destination.


    Observing his state, the driver voluntarily shared some news. “Mr. Conway was discharged from the


    hospital today. He didn’t relocate to the nursing home but returned to his own residence. Ms Seraphina


    apanied him.”


    Leandro responded with nonchnce, “Alright.”


    “Are we heading home? inquired the driver as he began to steer away from The Reynolds Group


    Leandro remained silent for a moment before responding. “Yes.”


    Hearing this, the driver knew he meant Urban Oasis, so he didn’t ask any more questions.


    When they arrived at Urban Oasis, it was already 1 a m. Leandro took a short rest in the car. When it


    stopped, he immediately opened his eyes, clearly looking ahead, and got


    out of the car


    Back in his room, everything was as usual.


    Leandro went upstairs and first checked on Valerio.


    Valerio was already asleep, with the nket only covering half of his body.


    Leandro checked his temperature, then tucked him in. He sat by the bed for a while before leaving


    Back in his own room, as soon as he entered the living room, Leandro immediately noticed something


    off.


    Even though he hadn’t been home for two days, he quickly picked up on the changes


    Nevertheless, Leandro didn’t show any reaction. He simply undressed and went straight into the


    bathroom to wash up.


    When he got into bed and turned off the lights, there was a rustling in the darkness


    After a slight trembling by the side of the bed, someone joined him under the covers


    She didn’t avoid him. From the beginning, there was direct physical contact until he lifted her out of the


    bed. Then sheughed, lying on his chest, asking, “Surprised?”


    In the pitch–ck bedroom, all sounds became especially clear. However, Leandro’s breathing was


    exceptionally low, making it hard to discern his emotions


    Seeing that he didn’t respond, Seraphina reached out to hug him, softly kissing his chin. “What’s


    wrong? Why are you ignoring me?”


    “Are you mad at me? Seraphina mumbled while kissing him, “I was just blowing off steam this morning.


    Why won’t you say anything?”


    As she was talking, she suddenlyughed. “Your beard smells so good with this perfume, what brand is


    it?”


    In the dark, Leandro still seemed to have no reaction


    Seraphina was quiet for a moment, then suddenly sighed, “Alright then, seems like you’re not too fond


    of me today. I’ll leave first, darling-”


    She deliberately leaned close to his ear, and the next second, Leandro suddenly held her waist tightly


    Seraphinaughed, and was promptly pinned down under him.


    “All the sweet nothings I said to you, you ignored But when I call you ‘darling, you…” she cooed, “Do


    you want to keep your distance from me or not?”


    “Seraphina” Leandro suddenly called her name in a low voice, his emotions indistinguishable


    “Hmm?” She responded, waiting for his next words


    But Leandro didn’t speak, he simply kissed her


    In the pitch ck room, they began to get intimate and make love


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    Seraphina wasn’t certain when she sumbed to sleep. When she was roused by Leandro’s


    movement, she checked the time and found it to be only 6 am.


    He had likely slept for a mere three hours. Seraphina couldn’t fathom why he was rising so early. She


    yearned to stay with him a while longer, but exhaustionovypowerad. her She closed her eyes and


    slipped back into slumber.


    Leandro, now dressed, approached the bedside to retrieve the watch he had removed the previous


    night. Seraphina was unconsciously curled up in the nket, encasing herself snugly.


    Leandro observed her for a moment, then adjusted the air conditioning a few degrees warmer before


    exiting the room.


    Upon descending the stairs, he found Karan had alreadyid out his breakfast and tablet.


    As he perused the news on his tablet during breakfast, Karan presented him with a cup of ck coffee,


    cing it next to him before stating. “Your room’s window was njarst night”


    In other words, the sounds from his room had reached her. Leandro didn’t evade the matter,


    responding simply. “Did I cause a disturbance?


    “No one can stop you from doing what you want, Karan said with a frown, “But you should consider


    your mother’s feelings.”


    “Don’t worry, I got this. Leandro replied


    Just as Karan was about to leave, he turned back, seemingly unable to resist asking. “No matter how I


    look at Seraphina, she seems pretty cunning. Do you know what the


    hell she’s up to?”


    Leandro’s gaze deepened at the question.


    Because it was indeed true


    But what was she really up to?


    Shed just had a bit of a tiff with him, trying to see who’de out on top. That was all.


    Why wouldn’t he give her a chance?


    Several hourster, when Seraphina roused, she was greeted with Karan’s customary frosty re.


    Fortuitously, she had be ustomed to such treatment and proceeded to the kitchen in search of


    sustenance.


    As she was nibbling on a slice of bread, a young boy appeared at the kitchen threshold, quietly


    observing her.


    On noticing him, Seraphina nearly choked on her bread. Checking the date, she realized it was the


    weekend.


    Valerio gazed at her expectantly. Seraphina motioned him closer, then squatted to his level, “I’ve


    inquired about your mom, but there’s no news as of yet.”


    Valerio silently regarded her, his eyes mirroring palpable disappointment.


    “However, I’ll continue the search for your mom, Seraphina lightly brushed his head, bestowed a tender


    smile upon him and reassured, “Even if your dad and I part ways in the future, I’ll still assist you in


    finding her.”


    Valerio seemed slightly perplexed as he looked at her, but his eyes remained as lucid as ever.


    Suddenly, Seraphina averted her gaze, no longer meeting his.