Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 439

At the crack of dawn, Leandro’s flight touched down punctually at Sunburst City Airport.

Stepping out of the terminal, he went straight back to the Reynolds Group headquarters.

Leandro, after a quick change of clothes, entered the boardroom in his stride.

Inside, the majority of shareholders were already present, awaiting the start of the routine shareholders’ meeting.

As Leandro crossed the threshold, he sensed an unsettling tension in the air.

Sure enough, as the meeting progressed, the atmosphere thickened with palpable unease.

Despite all Reynolds Group’s companies and projects running smoothly with nary a hitch, this meeting took a different turn, with a few shareholders nitpicking and throwing challenges his way, seemingly eager to hold Leandro accountable.

Throughout this ordeal, the Reynolds clan remained neutral, with the exception of Bruce, and nobody else spoke up in Leandro’s favor.

This silence did not go unnoticed by Bruce, who sensed that something was amiss.

The meeting concluded with Leandro’s expression unchanged, while Bruce looked stormy.

Not long after Leandro returned to his office, Bruce followed.

“What’s your take on that meeting?” Bruce inquired.

Leandro, buried in paperwork, replied without looking up, “Some are never content, others are itching for a chance. It’s all pretty standard.”

back from company affairs in recent years. Hearing Leandro dismiss the tension as “standard,” his expression darkened, “When has Reynolds Group ever undergone a major shift without your lead? After all the effort to get here, they should be grateful, not plotting

to focus on his documents, well-aware of Bruce’s approach. The company had been on shaky ground when Bruce took over, and now,

Bruce said. “Shouldn’t

lips, “What

and uncles of their last name, for starters,” Bruce suggested.

last name all too well, which is exactly why we’re in

Leandro continue, “Remember the last time my mother lost control and lashed out at Valerio? Supposedly, she overheard about Valerio from your sister who was chatting with the housekeeper. Do

stunned, “Your aunt has

behind the scenes but someone from

we must have that family

insisted, “I’m curious to see what

after a moment of silence, finally spoke again, “How’s your mother

just small talk, don’t bother. You wouldn’t care for the

speaking, “If her mood isn’t stable, my presence might upset her more. But if she’s better, perhaps I

looked up at him finally.

truly recovers…” Bruce started, “maybe she and I

hasty, starting with a breakup,” Leandro said, abandoning his pen and locking

I’d want to spend some time

replied, “We’ll see.”

timing wasn’t right, Bruce

left Summitville, Seraphina’s days should have been carefree and easy.

concern had been Valerio’s adjustment, but after his two days at school smoothly and even looking forward to it, she could finally breathe a

Summitville, Seraphina could sense Andrea’s satisfaction with the trip,

been happy, yet something felt amiss. But what was