Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 313

That day, Seraphina ran into Andrea at noon, and unexpectedly, she bumped into Patrick in the afternoon.

Patrick popped up in the gallery out of the blue and Seraphina was taken aback, “Are you in the country? Why didn’t I see you at Tania’s engagement party last night?”

At this, Patrick just smirked, “I just got back today.”

“Oh?” Seraphina raised an eyebrow, “Tania’s engagement was yesterday, but you chose to come back today. Was this intentional or just a coincidence?”

Patrick just threw a casual smile, “Nobody would care whether I attend a Martin family event or not, so I’d rather spend my time doing my own thing. I’ve got a gift for you.”

“For me?” Seraphina asked, puzzled, “Why are you giving me a gift?”

“You’ve thoroughly investigated the Jones family case and even took down a crime syndicate, avenging my friend and countless others who were wronged. Yet, you refused the job offer I made.” Patrick replied, “So, I can only give you a small token of my gratitude.”

With that, Patrick made a “please” gesture. “You’ve already paid me a hefty reward and bonus. You don’t owe me anything.” Seraphina followed him towards the gallery entrance as she spoke.

At this moment, Patrick’s assistant walked in carrying something. Seraphina could tell from its shape that it was a painting.

“I stumbled upon this painting overseas and thought you’d like it.” Patrick said.

Seraphina approached and unwrapped the packaging on the frame. She was stunned.

It was a painting by Carney. The brushwork and style were unmistakably his. However, she had never seen this Jasmine painting before.

“This….” Seraphina stared at the painting in silence for a long while before speaking, “This must be one of my father’s early works. I’ve never seen it.”

Hearing this, Patrick chuckled, “Looks like I didn’t pick the wrong gift.”

Seraphina smiled slowly, stood up and said, “Thank you. I love this gift.”

With that, she carefully packed up the painting and invited Patrick upstairs.

When they entered Seraphina’s office, the papers on her desk were still scattered. The moment Patrick sat down, his eyes fell on a document labeled “the Martin family”.

to hide it, she just gave him a

you still investigating the Martin family?” Patrick asked

have been destroyed, but there could still

at her silently for a moment, then

quite a

“Didn’t expect we’d be on the same side again so soon. Even though you’re not working for me, it seems there’s

Seraphina replied, “In the future, I might need the help of some of your

you need, all my resources are at your disposal.” Patrick responded..

looked at him quietly for a moment, then pushed the documents on her desk towards

family rose to prominence recently. Despite some shady dealings behind the scenes, they’ve kept their business legitimate and grown rapidly

actually tough and decisive, never

in the Martin

a mundane life and stepped down from the

Martin, handled the company’s legal affairs.

father, was always causing trouble. But with the

this, “Like

a faint smile, not commenting.

at him, “Do you know

replied, “I’ve only met her a few times. She doesn’t seem to like

“Is that it?”

then seemed to remember something,

eyes shifted slightly, “So, she’s a love

nod. “After Simon’s wife Helena walked through the door, she never had a kid. Five months later, Andrea was

planning a wedding with his wife on one side, and on the other,

wonder Andrea said those words about her parents this morning. It seemed that Simon and his

ask about her?” Patrick

in me,

Martin family has their own agenda, stay on your toes.”

laughed. “Which family isn’t like that? I’m used to it.”

Patrick for a bit and before she knew it, time had slipped

Seraphina realized how late it was, it