Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 499

"Putting on an act just for me?" Seraphina chuckled, intrigued by the thought. "What's the endgame here?" "It might not be about what he wants," Leandro mused, "but rather what the people behind him are after."

Seraphina paused, considering his words. The idea wasn't new to her. After all, when Bowen had mentioned Simon earlier, he had seemed genuinely agitated. And if Simon was indeed trying to use the situation to strengthen his ties with Seraphina, then it was—

"Such tactics are definitely my style," Seraphina admitted with a smirk. "No wonder he said I remind him of himself."

Simon's ploy, if it were true, to draw her back to her biological father's side by exploiting her desire to outdo and suppress Bowen, was indeed clever. After a moment's thought, Seraphina burst into laughter. "Bowen's probably fuming right now. Oh, this is too good!"

Leandro gave her a sidelong glance before adding, "That's not all. He's had a few other setbacks recently."

Seraphina leaned closer, her curiosity piqued. "Like what?"

"Word is that the Martin Group's board has been shooting down his proposals left and right, all spearheaded by Simon. With the chairman against him, the others hardly dare to speak up."

"So, he's being targeted?" she probed.

Leandro's lips curled into a sly smile. "Simon only brought him into the Martin Group because they shared a common enemy-the Reynolds Group. But now, with you in the picture, Simon seems to have either put that vendetta on hold or pushed it down the priority list. And Bowen, who despises the Reynolds Group more than anyone, isn't going to let him run rampant and gain more power."

Seraphina bit her lip in thought.

Bowen had once used the Martin Group as a weapon against the Reynolds Group, infuriating Leandro who retaliated fiercely against the Martin Group. The result was Simon knocking on their door for peace talks. With Simon's pride, swallowing such a defeat was unthinkable.

Even though Simon had sued for peace, both openly and behind the scenes, the Reynolds Group remained the Martin Group's most formidable adversary.

Now, with the Reynolds Group, under Ferne's leadership, collaborating with the Martin Group, it would be all too easy for the Martin Group to set traps and ensnare the Reynolds Group. Yet, if Simon was truly stepping back from his feud with the Martin Group-

Seraphina looked up at Leandro. "Do I really hold such an important place in his heart?"

Leandro met her gaze, replying softly, "What do you think?"

hint of a smile played on Seraphina's

Simon believed Adelina had betrayed him, which is why Carney deserved

the mention of Carney,

identity as Simon's daughter

him the most. Rebuilding a relationship with Seraphina was his way of holding onto the

daughter could the love between him and Adelina

by my influence," Seraphina mused. "Given that, maybe I should put it to good

but noted the lack

while, Seraphina suddenly looked up at him. "Have you bugged their boardroom? How else would you know so much

pestering from Seraphina, he finally spoke, "Someday, whatever you

paused, then let out a small huff, "Did I ever

Leandro replied. "And

then nestled closer

was New Year's Eve, and the Reynolds family's annual reunion

as lively

generations gathered in celebration. But those present knew

but this year, the party began to disperse well before eleven. Conway had likely anticipated this shift and

despite the subdued atmosphere, the evening concluded with a sense

had been running

for days on end,

she was finally granted a two-day reprieve As she planned

much-needed sleep-in, she was

on New Year's morning by an

in her bed, the servant knocked on her door, "Sera, we have company. Your grandpa wants you downstairs,

sleep, Seraphina didn't budge, grumbling under her breath, "Who is it, at this ungodly

yourself up and come down, will you?" the servant didn't linger,

her blankets, quickly tidied herself up, and stomped downstairs,