Chapter 263


    Obviously, this wasn’t the response Leandro was expecting.


    “Is that enough?” Leandro asked.


    Seraphina’s eyes widened in surprise, “Isn’t it? Maybe you didn’t do the math and don’t realize how


    valuable these things are?”


    “Did you do the math?” Leandro asked.


    “Yes, I did.” Seraphina nodded earnestly, “They’re worth a lot.”


    Leandro stared at her for a moment before slowly saying, “You could ask for more.”


    Seraphina’s eyes twinkled as she looked up at him andughed, “Do you think I’d keep my mouth shut


    when I need something from you? I’m not that stupid…”


    She wasn’t lying.


    But by her definition of getting things from him, she meant using him for publicity, generating some


    public attention, and there was hardly anything she actively asked him to do.


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    As Seraphina spoke, she moved closer to him and continued, “But, whenever I needed your help, I’ve


    never been polite to you, have I? I just hope you won’t be stingy when the timees.”


    Leandro quietly listened to her, then bent down to kiss her.


    Seraphina paused for a moment, epted his kiss, but she no longer had the yful mood she used


    to have with him.


    Leandro knew, but still gently stroked her face, kissing her slowly and tenderly again and again, as if he


    wanted to savor every vor of her lips and her heart.


    Seraphina seemed to sense something, slowly opened her eyes to look at him, then gently kissed him


    back.


    Back at home, after two days of hard work, Seraphina went straight into the bathroom.


    Seeing her go in without taking anything, Leandro personally found a set of underwear and pajamas


    and ced them at the bathroom door.


    – Then he left the room and went downstairs to call Abbot.


    Abbot came in and reported Seraphina’s itinerary and condition in detail to Leandro.


    After listening, Leandro’s expression became serious..


    He wasn’t sure what Seraphina would do next, but he had a good understanding of her personality and


    way of doing things.


    Next, she might choose what she does best – taking risks.


    Leandro sat quietly, not saying a word for a while.


    Abbot waited for a long time without clear instructions, and couldn’t help but call out, “Mr. Reynolds?”


    Leandro looked up and said slowly, “From now on, I need you to arrange more people to protect her,


    always stay alert, and not let her be in any danger.”


    Abbot responded, then said, “Mr. Reynolds, if Mrs. Reynolds is doing something dangerous, can we try


    to stop her…”


    After a moment of silence, Leandro simply said, “Just do what she says.”


    Abbot didn’t expect Leandro to say that, but nodded immediately.


    The next morning, when Leandro woke up, Seraphina was also awake.


    He thought he had woken her up, so he turned to her and said, “It’s still early, sleep a little longer.”


    But Seraphina was already sitting up, fixing her hair, and replied, “I’ve had enough sleep. I have things


    to do today.”


    Leandro looked at her, “What things?”


    Seraphina nced at him, gave a small smile, and slowly said, “I’m going to university, improving


    myself.”


    She said she was going to university, but she spent a lot of time getting ready, putting on lipstick and a


    flowing dress, looking quite eye-catching.


    Valerio, who was early, was taken aback when he saw her.


    “Do I look good?” Seraphina asked.


    Valerio hesitated, then nodded.


    Seraphina happily pinched his face.


    Leandro knew her intentions weren’t so simple, but he didn’t say anything, just gave Abbot a longer


    look when they were leaving.


    Abbot understood his meaning and nodded at him.


    They both left, with Seraphina in her car reviewing some documents. After looking up a few times, she


    suddenly noticed something – the car in front of them seemed to have been there all along?


    “What’s with the car in front?” Seraphina asked.


    Abbot, sitting in the passenger seat, reassured her, “Don’t worry, it’s one of ours.”


    Seraphina looked again and saw her bodyguard’s car following behind.


    So, instead of the usual one car, now there were two cars, one in front and one behind, protecting her.


    “What happened?” Seraphinaughed lightly, “It’s as if we’re at war.”


    “It’s Mr. Reynolds’ instructions,” Abbot said, “We’re just following orders.”


    Hearing this, Seraphina paused, then softly said, “That’s fine.”


    The three cars drove into Sunburst University’s Physics Department one after the other. The


    conspicuous convoy, coupled with Seraphina’s grandeur and her bodyguards paving the way, drew


    everyone’s attention.


    Even after she entered a lecture hall, many eyes were still on her.


    The students already sitting in the hall, those walking in, and those following her in all had their eyes on


    her.


    Seraphina found a seat by the side, nced up at all the eyes on her, and just gave a small smile.


    With two minutes left before the lecture started, the teacher, Maddox, walked in.


    He was a tall, thin man with a gentlemanly demeanor. Despite it being a regr lecture, he was still


    neatly dressed in a suit, radiating an elite aura.


    Upon entering the lecture hall, Maddox immediately sensed a different atmosphere.


    He saw that most of the students were whispering, their eyes all focused in one direction.


    Following their gaze, Maddox immediately spotted Seraphina.


    She was quietly sitting in the corner and waiting for the lecture to begin. When Maddox’s gazended


    on her, she cracked a small smile. Maddox, on the other hand, only gave Seraphina a quick nce


    before he’ swiftly moved his gaze elsewhere. He walked straight to the podium and started to prepare


    for the ss, just as he always did.


    When the bell rang, Maddox lifted his head again. Most of the eyes in the ssroom were still glued to


    Seraphina.


    Adjusting the speaker, Maddox started to speak in his deep voice, “I’ve said it from day one my only


    rule in this ss is to stay focused. If you can’t manage that, then you’re wee to leave.”


    After finishing his words, Maddox checked his watch and said without lifting his head, “One minute.”


    As soon as he finished, the once noisy ssroom fell into silence. The eyes that had been fixed on


    Seraphina gradually shifted away.


    A minuteter, Maddox ended the countdown, lifted his head, and the ssroom was back to its usual


    order. Without any pause, Maddox began his lecture.


    Although some students were still sneaking nces at Seraphina from time to time, most of them were


    paying attention to the lecture, and Maddox didn’t nce at Seraphina again.


    Seraphina sat there, quiet and a bit lost, listening to the entire lecture.


    After the 90-minute ss ended, Maddox said “ss dismissed” on the dot and started packing his


    stuff.


    Most of the students breathed a sigh of relief, but not many were in a hurry to leave. Instead, most of


    them stayed in their seats, curiously watching Seraphina.


    It seemed like the whole ss was interested in her, but the one person she was interested in showed


    no interest in her.


    Seraphina sighed softly to herself, then got up and walked towards the podium.


    Maddox finished packing his stuff, and when he looked up, he saw Seraphina standing in front of him.


    Unlike his indifferent attitude during the ss, this time, Maddox finally gave her a good look and then


    nodded, “Hello, how can I help you?”


    “Hi, Seraphina tilted her head and smiled slightly, “I’m Seraphina, a journalist. I came to listen to your


    lecture because I wanted to


    interview you.”


    Maddox, expressionless, replied, “Oh really? What kind of interview are we talking about?”


    “A personal one,” Seraphina answered.


    “A personal interview?” Maddox asked, “What makes you think I’m worth interviewing?”


    “Based on my personal observations and understanding, you are totally worth interviewing,” Seraphina


    said, “I’m interested in your life story, teaching style, personal interests, and so on.”


    “Shouldn’t the value of an interview depend on what the audience and readers want to know?” Maddox


    slowly said, “I’m just an ordinary university professor. Regr people probably won’t be interested in


    my life, right?”


    “Why not?” Seraphina said, “As an elite like you, there must be many interesting stories and highlights


    in your professional life. As long as I find the right angle, the audience and readers will definitely be


    interested.”


    “Sorry.” Maddox picked up his briefcase and told Seraphina without any hesitation, “I’m not interested


    in this. Goodbye.”


    After saying this, Maddox walked right past Seraphina, didn’t look back, and left the ssroom.


    It wasn’t until he was out of sight that the students all gathered around Seraphina, asking her curiously.


    “Why do you want to interview him?”


    “I’ve heard he’s got quite the character, and I’m intrigued,” Seraphina replied, “Unfortunately, he wasn’t


    keen on my interview.”


    “That’s just how he is super cool and strict.”


    –


    “Really?” Seraphina said with a smile, “You guys are his students, you must know him well, right?


    Could you provide me with some information so I can get to know him better? Maybe then, I’ll stand a


    better chance of convincing him to ept my interview.”


    Upon hearing this, the students began to discuss amongst themselves.


    “You guys don’t have ss next, right? I see this ssroom isn’t being used either, why don’t we sit


    down and chat?” Seraphina said while calling over Abbot, “Get someone to buy some drinks and


    snacks, I want to have a chat with these guys.”


    A bunch of boys excitedlyughed and soon started chatting with Seraphina.


    As Seraphina was engrossed in her conversation with the students, Maddox had already left the


    teaching building and gotten into his car.


    He took off his coat, put down his briefcase, but didn’t start the car for a while. He just sat quietly in the


    driver’s seat, slowly closing his eyes.


    About five minutester, Maddox opened his eyes and looked at the teaching building in front of him.


    That woman named Seraphina was probably still inside, maybe getting information about him from the


    students.


    Maddox watched for a while before turning his gaze away. When he started the car, his calm eyes were


    filled with gloom.


    After chatting with a group of students, it was already noon when Seraphina left the university.


    As soon as she got into the car, Seraphina immediately called Terrell, “Where is he?”


    “He’s at a restaurant, having lunch with his wife,” Terrell repliedzily.


    Seraphina chuckled, “Tell me the address.”


    Half an hourter, Seraphina arrived at the restaurant Terrell had mentioned.


    They met at the entrance. Terrell left without looking back, while Seraphina walked into the restaurant.


    As soon as she walked in, she saw Maddox and his wife sitting by the window.


    Seraphina slowly walked up to them and greeted with a smile, “Mr. Maddox, what a coincidence.”


    Maddox, who had seen her as soon as she entered, still maintained basic courtesy, “Ms. Bet,


    indeed it is.”


    “Since we’ve had such a coincidence, would you reconsider my interview request?” Seraphina asked


    with a smile.


    “I’m sorry,” Maddox’s expression turned cold, “My wife and I are dining, this is our private time, and


    we’d rather not be disturbed.”


    “That’s my bad,” Seraphina said, promptly turning to Maddox’s wife, adylike woman, “My apologies.


    Mr. Maddox, hope we cross paths again sometime.”


    After dropping that line, Seraphina shot a quick smile, then spun on her heel towards the seat the


    waiter had arranged for her, picking up the menu to start ordering.


    Maddox’s wife watched her leave, then turned to Maddox and asked, “Who’s she?”


    “Just a journalist, Maddox responded without lifting his head. “She wanted to interview me.”


    “How did we bump into her? Maddox’s wife asked. “She didn’t trail you here, did she?”


    Maddox remained poker-faced, and muttered, “Maybe.”


    After greeting them, Seraphina started quietly enjoying her lunch, not until Maddox and his wife left did


    she wave them off with a grin.


    Not long after Maddox and his wife left, someone suddenly appeared opposite Seraphina.


    Seraphina lifted her eyes slightly, upon seeing Keeley, she smiled and said, “What a coincidence.”


    Keeley’s face was devoid of the frivolous expression from the past, he stared at Seraphina with a


    serious gaze, “Did you just ignore what I said?”


    Seraphina took a sip of her wine, and then calmly responded, “You showing up so soon, does that


    mean I’m on the right track?”


    Keeley regarded her coldly. “Do you think heading down a dead-end is the right direction?”


    “Why?” Seraphina turned slightly to look at him, ‘Am I next on the hit list? Well, give it your best shot.”