Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 504

Renee's excitement was palpable, an electric charge in the air, when she heard Seraphina mention Lorenzo's name. She wriggled free from Mae's grip and bolted towards Seraphina, grabbing her hands with an enthusiasm that could light up the night sky. "He's your brother?"

Seraphina's gaze flickered to her trembling hands, then met Renee's eyes, which shimmered like stars in a clear night sky. A laugh escaped her lips as she nodded. "Yeah, he's my big bro."

Renee's mouth opened, ready to spill a million questions, but the words got lost in her excitement. She just stared at Seraphina, her eyes dancing with curiosity.

"Renee," Lionel's voice came with a stone-cold edge. "Go to your room."

Renee flinched at his voice, clearly not ready to end the conversation. "But I just wanna chat with her."

"No means no," Lionel insisted, firm as granite. "Go to your room. Now."

Renee's bright eyes dimmed, and she cast a longing look at Seraphina, full of silent pleas.

Seraphina turned to Lionel with a sweet smile as she said, "Mr. Martin, it's just a little chat. I'm not going to hurt your little girl. What's there to worry about?"

Lionel glanced at her with a look that could curdle milk. "What you want doesn't matter. This is my house, my rules. Andrea, take your friend and leave."

Andrea stepped forward, her voice a whisper. "I'm sorry, Lionel. We didn't mean to intrude."

Lionel wasn't having any of it. His silence was louder than thunder as he took Renee's hand to escort her away.

That's when Simon's laughter echoed down the staircase. "Seems like there's quite the party going on here."

All eyes turned to the stairway where Simon and Leandro had appeared, attracted by the commotion. Lionel's mood turned stormier with every added guest.

arm around Seraphina. "What brings

ran inside," Seraphina

the little girl in Lionel's grasp, then quickly

know each other!" Renee piped up, seizing the

playful smile. "Mr. Martin, your daughter has every

meet her eyes, instead turning to Simon. "Take your people and get out of

brow furrowed slightly. "We're family, little brother. Why so

civil by letting them stand here,"

swept over Seraphina, who could guess that if not for Simon's presence, Lionel would've had

is growing up, she might even have her first crush. It's natural she'd wanna talk about it with her friend,

throbbing on his forehead nor his hand inching towards

Seraphina mused, she'd likely be staring down the barrel of a gun by now. Leandro pulled her closer protectively as Simon stepped in front of them, his voice low

nothing to draw, Lionel dropped his hand, his face a mask of barely

expression darkened. "You really want to

considering Simon's stance, then turned his glare back to

to Lionel. "I just wanted

softened,

before retenting. "Renee needs her rest. Please leave." With that, he led

smile undiminished. "We'll chat

Renee vanished, Seraphina turned to the Samoyed.

linger or look back; she just walked out, the dog in

face pale. "Were you trying to drive

to test Renee's place in his

again. "Just be careful. Lionel can be more