Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 2

It’s January in Velvetwood, and the place is blanketed with snow.

Just as Seraphina was preparing to leave, she received a message from Peterson Miller, her boyfriend. He wanted to meet up and had attached the address of a nearby coffee shop.

This was unlike Peterson, and after some thought and a glance at the time, Seraphina decided to meet him.

She left her apartment, and it was just a five–minute walk to the agreed coffee shop. However, when she pushed open the door, Peterson was nowhere to be seen.

She sat down casually and was about to make a phone call when someone suddenly appeared in front of her. Seraphina looked up and saw Edith Whitman.

Velvetwood’s circle of celebrities was small, and she had met Edith a few times. She knew that Edith was a member of the Whitman family from Sunburst City, in charge of the family’s overseas business in Velvetwood. Edith always came off as indifferent.

Edith sat across from Seraphina, her expression deadpan. “I’m here in place of Peterson.”

Seraphina sensed something was off and checked the time, then said, “Well then, spit it out, Ms. Whitman.”

“Peterson is returning to our home country with me.” Edith looked straight at Seraphina. “We plan to get married this year.”

Seraphina’s face didn’t show the reaction Edith was hoping for. Instead, she burst into laughter. “So, you’re here to tell me he’s been seeing you behind my back, right?”

“We’re adults, there’s no need to beat around the bush.” Edith took out a check from her bag and slid it across to Seraphina. “This is Peterson’s compensation to you.”

Seraphina picked up the check, counted the digits on it, then squinted her eyes. “Two hundred thousand dollars? Given your current financial status, isn’t that a bit stingy?”

Edith looked at her with disdain. “For someone like you, Ms. Bennett, this sum should be substantial. And with your capabilities, there are plenty of opportunities out there waiting for you.”

“You’re right.” Seraphina surprisingly agreed. “Should I thank you for praising me and reminding me of this, Ms.

Whitman?”

Looking at Seraphina now, Edith’s expression remained the same, but her breathing quickened involuntarily.

Seraphina was naturally beautiful. Although her makeup was flawless, what truly captivated people was her radiant face beneath it. She was very charming and not tacky at all. In short, she was a woman who could.

look beautiful however she wanted.

could speak, the coffee shop door was pushed open.

Seraphina and Edith sitting together, and

the sofa, looking

over and pulled Edith

as calm as still water, “You’re late.

wrist so tight that his knuckles turned white. Then he

show, and when she saw his

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her, his eyes deep and complex,

have much time. If you have something to say, spit it out. Can you tell me, did Ms. Whitman do this because she likes you and wanted to sabotage our

expressionless, looking at Seraphina’s fiery eyes and still not saying a word.

didn’t want to waste more time. She

the coffee shop’s entrance, but Peterson

her back until her down jacket

figure and revealing her smooth, long neck and some of her skin. Her carefully applied smoky makeup added

her allure.

at Seraphina. “I’ve never

slightly, and every part of

“After all, it’s not my fault that

Seraphina shrugged off her down jacket, pushed open the door, and

outside.

but Edith held him back. Her voice was icy. “Peterson, you don’t think you can. continue your relationship with her after being with me, do you?

taken aback, but he shrugged off Edith and walked out

him go, Edith’s face

the coffee shop, Peterson just stood at the door,

years, and when

bitterness.

were red–rimmed as he watched Seraphina walk away, before turning and heading

direction.

other hand, walked down the street with grace, drawing gasps and praises from passersby. She was

later, Peterson and Edith left Velvetwood and returned home.

early February, in Starhaven, Agency A.D revealed a drug scandal involving a bunch of rich kids in Velvetwood. The story was investigated and reported by journalist Seraphina.

year, Sunburst

quiet, but on the 26th floor of the Reynolds Group, work was