Chapter 210
Seraphina tried several times to recall, but could not remember where she’d heard of this guy before.
She reckoned it’s probably because she’d been not in a good lifetely. Not working for a long time, her
alertness and memory were declined
The brief chit-chat between Leandro and Patrick didn’t provide much information. All Seraphina could
gather was that Patrick was also from Sunburst. City, but she had no clue why he’d been abroad for a
few years and only just returned.
As they conversed, Seraphina stood quietly on the sidelines, all ears.
Leandro had always been aloof with people, and with this Patrick it was probably a meet-and-greet, so
he ended the conversation without saying a word. Patrick looked at Seraphina and smiled. “Goodbye,
Mrs. Reynolds.”
Seraphina responded with “Goodbye”
As Patrick moved on with his entourage, Seraphina, arm in arm with Leandro, took a few steps before
stealing a nce back.
The guy looked solid, but those eyes were sharp as a tack, revealing a crafty and calcting mind.
Two seemingly contradictory traits, yet they gelled together just fine on him.
Curiosity piqued, Seraphina couldn’t help but ask Leandro, “Whos this Patrick dude? I’ve never heard
of him before”
“He’s a nobody,” Leandro shrugged.
Seraphina rolled her eyes. In Leandro’s world, hardly anyone mattered.
With that thought, she stopped asking Leandro.
The next day, Leandro was back in the grind at work, while Seraphina got back in the swing of things
with her art exhibition.
At noon, Sandra, who had stood her up the day before, came by
Seraphina was in the thick of cataloging all the artworks, looking focused, feeling busy but fulfilled.
The gallery was still closed to the public, with only staffing and going, so there were no
restrictions. Sandra watched Seraphina from the open doorway for a while before Seraphina noticed
her. After a quick nce, she rolled her eyes again.
Only then did Sandra walk in and take a seat across the desk.
Ignoring her, Seraphina finally broke the silence after a while. “You look good, Sera.”
“Is that what you came to see? Seraphina answered while she was busy. “Of course, I’m fine. I know
what I’m doing.”
Sandra paused before saying, “He’s going to break up with Tania”
Seraphina looked up at her, “What, did he get jealous seeing you with another man? Fall for you for
real?”
Sandra bit her lip. Sometimes, people just need a little push”
“Do you trust him?”
“Leandro deserves a second chance from you too, Sandra sald, “Why cant trust him?”
After a moment of silence, Seraphina chuckled, then said, “Sandra, we’re not the same.”
“What’s the difference?” Sandra asked
“Leandro can’t hurt me anymore,” Seraphina replied, “But you, he might hurt you, hurt you real bad.”
“You… Are you saying, you and Leandro… Sandra seemed to struggle with her words.
“It’s not about me and him.” Seraphina interrupted and said slowly, “I just want to know, do you still trust
this Bowen guy?”
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Sandra nodded slowly but firmly.
“Alright then,” Seraphina said, “Even though I’m not brave enough for love, I still enjoy seeing others
chase it and get good results.”
Hearing this, Sandra looked visibly relieved and finally smiled, “So you’re supporting me?” “Does my
support really matter to you?” Seraphina propped her chin on her hand and looked at her, “We’re all
individuals. As long as you’re not breaking anyws or ethics, you’re free to make any choices”
“Even though I’m independent, your support means a lot to me, Sandra said
Seraphina looked into her eyes for a while, and finally, they both burst intoughter.
In the following days, Seraphina threw herself into the preparations for the exhibition.
On Christmas Eve, the exhibition opened as nned.
Leandro did what he promised Seraphina, and all the famous artists Seraphina wanted to invite, the
owners of the auction, and many other big names were there to cut the ribbon for the opening
ceremony Leandro, who has always been busy, also attended in person, and for a moment, the
exhibition became very famous Throughout the holiday, there was a constant stream of visitors to the
Carney Gallery, and all the reception staff were busy
Among all the visitors, only Magdalen was noticeably absent
Seraphina thought about it, but didn’t pay much attention
Whether she came or not made no difference to her. Whatever.
On the third day of the exhibition, near closing time, a few stragglers were still hanging around the
Carney Gallery being reminded by the staff
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After a few hectic days, Seraphina promised Conway she’d be home for dinner, so when it was time to
leave, she started packing up.
As she was about to leave, she noticed a man admiring a painting in the gallery upstairs.
Seraphina stopped in her tracks, turned around, and realized the man was gazing at a portrait of her
from her childhood
“Hello, sir,” Seraphina greeted him with a smile.
The man turned around, and Seraphina was momentarily stunned.
Patrick?
“Mr. Gray?” Recognizing him, Seraphina quickly broke into a smile, “Wee to the exhibition of my
father’s artwork.”
“Actually, I didn’t initiallye for this gallery Patrick said with a smile. “But it’s been a nice surprise.
Your dad’s paintings are pretty rad, especially that rose piece at the entrance. I heard they’re up for
sale after the exhibition ends. Can I reserve the painting in advance?”
Seraphinaughed heartily. “I’m sorry, but that piece is the crown jewel of our collection, not for sale”
Patrick raised an eyebrow slightly. That’s a shame. How about this one then?”
Patrick was referring to the portrait he was currently admiring. Seraphina sighed a bit helplessly. I’m
sorry, this one… is not for sale either”
Patrick seemed to have a hunch about something and turned to Seraphina, “Is that you in the
painting?”
Seraphina nodded, “Haven’t changed much, have 1?”
Patrick chuckled lightly, shaking his head. “No, you’ve changed a lot. I can’t imagine the girl in this
painting growing up to be a fearless investigative journalist, who puts her life on the line to chase the
truth.”
Seraphina felt a hint of something at his words
Among the cases she had investigated, there was someone with the same surname as Patrick…
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in Seraphina’s head. She turned to Patrick with a look of realization,
“You’re
Patrick looked at her with a hint of curiosity, the smile still lingering on his lips. “Do you know me?”
“I don’t know you” Seraphina said, “But I’ve heard of a beloved Mr. Gray”
She spoke cryptically. When she initially heard his surname, Patrick hadn’t revealed his full name.
The person who gave her the information was Terrell.
At the time, she was investigating Balch Lawson and managed to convince Terrell to get all information
regarding Balch’s wife, Jta Lawson Terrell once interviewed Jta and knew things both
published and unpublished, including Jta’s first love
Patrick
But he didn’t know who that was.
The surveince footage Seraphinater obtained showed aspects of Jta’s life
someone with the same surname as
She frequently made calls. Sometimes she was sweet and tender, full of smiles, other times she was
dismissive and hastily hung up.
Thetter were calls to Balch, but she didn’t know who the former were to.
But now, the person on the other end of those calls stood clearly before her.
Right in front of Seraphina.
After hearing her words, the smile on Patrick’s face seemed a little weary. He said slowly, should have
come to see you earlier, to thank you on Jane’s
behalf.”
It really was him!