Chapter 213


    “Are you looking for a job?” Leandro asked.


    “Yeah, I am.” Seraphina responded candidly


    “Why?”


    “Well, you work either for your passion or for the money. The best-case scenario would be a job that


    satisfies both, Seraphina exined, “And right now, that ideal job is right in front of me.”


    1 thought you’d see running an art gallery as the ideal situation.”


    “Running an art gallery is indeedfortable.” Seraphina shrugged nonchntly. “But if I’m stuck in


    there all the time, it’s not sofortable anymore.”


    “You could start painting again,”


    Seraphina couldn’t help butugh, “I gave up painting a long time ago. All I can do now is write.”


    Leandro fell silent, and the mood in the car quickly turned dull.


    Seraphina didn’t mind and continued to search for news on her phone.


    The car was heading towards Reynolds Manor. By the time they got home, she had received


    responses to most of her messages.


    After sorting through the information, Seraphina quickly got a handle on Patrick’s basic information-


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    Patrick, from Sunburst City, 36 years old.


    Patrick’s family used to be a prominent one in Sunburst City, but after marrying into the Martin family,


    their status took a nosedive until all their assets were taken over by the Martins.


    Patrick left his hometown alone when he was young, struggled for many years, and eventually became


    a media mogul. His return to Sunburst City made him the center of attention in the business world


    As she was sorting through the information, Leandro’s phone suddenly rang


    Leandro nced at his phone and saw a message from Edgar Lamont-


    “Why is your wife asking about Patrick? This guy’s been abroad for over a decade, he’s ruthless and


    often crosses the line. Keep your wife away from him.”


    Leandro only took a nce and put his phone back in his pocket.


    He knew very well what kind of person Patrick was.


    Since Patrick announced his return to Sunburst City, Leandro had been keeping track of his every


    significant move in recent years and was familiar with his way of doing things. But, no matter how


    sessful Patrick was, Leandro had enough power to look down on him, so he had no intention of


    getting


    too involved with Patrick.


    What he hadn’t anticipated, though, was that Patrick would actively seek out Seraphina,


    This forced Leandro to pay even closer attention to Patrick.


    Seraphina, clearly intrigued by Patrick, kept checking her phone even during dinner.


    After dinner, Leandro went upstairs. Seraphina was watching TV with Conway Reynolds while still


    typing on her phone.


    Finally, Conway couldn’t take it anymore and asked, ‘Are you addicted to your phone?”


    “No, grandpa.” Seraphina replied, “I just met someone today, heard some things about him, and got


    curious, that’s all.”


    “Is this person a man?” Conway asked.


    Seraphina looked at him, “How did you know?”


    Conway scoffed and said, “Your husband’s face was so livid. Even a blind man could see that.”


    Seraphina couldn’t help butugh. She reached out and patted Conway, “Don’t worry, I’ll go pacify him


    in his room tonight”


    Hearing this, Conway felt even more exasperated-this perfectly matched couple, newlyweds, why on


    earth were they sleeping in separate rooms? But Seraphina had her reasons.


    First, it was Leandro’s idea to sleep separately, not hers;


    Second, even though they slept in separate rooms, it didn’t affect their rtionship;


    Third, the asional visit to each other’s rooms added a little spice to their marriage.


    Every time she gave these reasons, Conway had nothing to say.


    But tonight, these reasons seemed a bit off.


    Seraphinay on Leandro’s bed until she started yawning, but Leandro hadn’t shown up yet.


    After dozing off for a bit, Seraphina decisively got up and opened the door to Leandro’s study


    Leandro was on the phone, a cigarette in his hand. He nced at her and looked away


    Seraphina walked over, and regardless of the fact that he was still on the phone, sat down on hisp


    and leaned into his chest.


    A minuteter, Leandro ended the call. Seraphina was still leaning against him, eyes closed, seemingly


    asleep.


    Leandro didn’t mind her state and asked directly. “Have you finished your investigation?”


    Seraphina chuckled with her eyes still closed, ‘Finished.”


    “And the result?”


    “His life’s quite a story, only one word to describe it, fierce” Seraphina stood up and said, “No wonder


    Balch even had murderous intentions towards his own wife but took no action against him it’s not that


    he didn’t care about Patrick, it’s just that he couldn’t do anything about him.”


    “Anything else?” Leandro asked casually putting out his cigarette.


    “Also…” Seraphina snuggled into him and giggled, “Even though his life is both sessful and unique,


    it still falls short whenpared to you…”


    As she spoke, she lightly kissed his lips.


    She had already taken a bath, her skin was soft and sweet, and she smelled fresh


    She’d been busy with the exhibition for thest few days, and Leandro hadn’t been able to get close to


    her. He was already out of patience.


    They ended up right where they were, and except for Seraphina lyingzily on his chest, nothing else


    seemed to have changed.


    After a few intimate moments, Leandro’s mood seemed to have improved a bit, and he was noticeably


    more calm


    Seraphina leaned against his chest, looking up at him with a grin, “Hey, are you jealous? You just


    looked like you drank a whole bottle of apple cider vinegar. If that’s the case, you’re in for an endless


    feast of jealousy… Well, they do say jealousy is good for your health, so you should live long and


    prosper.”


    Leandro ignored her babbling, looking at her quietly for a moment before speaking. “Are you that keen


    on being a journalist?”


    “It’s my job,” Seraphina answered.


    “What’s so appealing about the offer Patrick made? Leandro asked.


    “Money” Seraphina responded instantly. “Im happy with the pay he’s offering. It would at least give me


    a chance to pay off my debts.”


    At her reply, Leandros brow slightly furrowed.


    “I can offer you double,” Leandro said.


    Seraphina looked at him quizzically, “What did you say?”


    Leandro reached for a document on the table and spread it out in front of Seraphina. This lists all the


    news media in Sunburst City. You can choose any. the sry is twice what Patrick offered you. How


    about it?”


    Seraphina took the document and flipped through it. Indeed, it was a list of all the well-known news


    media in Sunburst City, except for the one Patrick was investing in


    Which one do you want to choose? Leandro asked.


    Seraphina couldn’t help butugh, “I’m no fool, of course I’ll pick… the one that makes my hubby


    happy”