Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 505

The air outside was buzzing with the sounds of numerous guests enjoying the festivities, but within the walls of Simon's mansion, a tranquil silence prevailed, as if insulated from all the clamor.

In the living room, Simon was meticulously preparing a pot of artfully brewed coffee, engaging in casual banter with Leandro as he did so.

Owing to his fondness for Seraphina, Simon treated Leandro with a natural warmth. Leandro, however, accustomed to aloofness, remained cool regardless of his host's demeanor, offering little by way of conversation.

Seraphina wandered in without taking a seat, pacing around the room before halting by a window. From this vantage point, she could still see Lionel's estate. The windows that had glowed with light earlier were now swallowed by the night's darkness.

Andrea emerged from the kitchen with a tray of snacks. Noticing Seraphina standing motionless by the window, she called out, "Sera, come have a bite."

Seraphina acknowledged her with a short reply but remained rooted to the spot.

Simon, observing this, picked up a cup of the freshly brewed coffee and strolled over to Seraphina's side.

Leandro glanced over at the scene, remaining silent and still.

Simon handed the coffee to Seraphina, inviting her to taste it. Only then did Seraphina tear her gaze from the window, eyeing the cup in her hand with a moment's hesitation before taking a tentative sip.

"How do you find it?" Simon asked with a light chuckle. "Is the flavor to your liking?"

"I'm not much of a coffee connoisseur," Seraphina admitted. "It's just surprising to me that someone like Mr. Martin not only brews his own coffee but also indulges in the leisure of coffee artistry. Do such tranquil pursuits suit you, Mr. Martin?"

Her words carried an unmistakable edge.

Martin family's reputation and held certain grievances against Simon, which she didn't hesitate to

Simon remained unflustered, his laughter subsiding as he said, "Life is about choices, and sometimes we make them out of necessity. There are moments when one has

her brow slightly, a wry smile touching her lips. "Mr. Martin, I thought you were the type to do whatever you pleased. So you, too,

replied. "Our family has had our share of trials and sacrifices to get where we are today. I'm not getting

are beyond my comprehension," Seraphina retorted. "I was nearly

silhouette of Lionel's house and spoke slowly, "Renee grew up by Lionel's side and he considers her paramount, naturally he

the type of daughter you wish for, Mr. Martin, and you're not someone I can accept. So, it's best we go our

them, inquiring, "Won't you stay a

better off in our own homes, comfortable

gave Simon a curt nod and then escorted Seraphina

of concern. "Dad, Sera's had a tough life, which is why she's like this. Please don't

she could finish, Lionel's figure appeared at the door, his gaze heavy as he observed the father-daughter

"It's alright.

glance

down on

about protecting this daughter who never truly came back you,

his brother well and understood his motives for coming.

abruptly stood, his voice rising. "I've seen the way she

swept over Lionel's face, but he

skilled-did you forget how she sent Balch Lawson to prison? How Naylor and Keeley fell into her traps? Do you think

asked. "That I should pre-emptively rid myself

you can't do it," Lionel said. "But I can