Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 6

Seraphina smiled and didn’t seem to care about the people around her, just looking intently at Ike. At first, Ike was somewhat cautious, but seeing Leandro engrossed in conversation with Ira, he gradually relaxed and began to toast Seraphina continuously.

Seraphina, however, was a champion drinker. She matched Ike drink for drink, until his vision began to blur. Yet, she remained unperturbed.

Naturally, Ike was not about to let her drink hirn under the table without a fight. He signaled to those around them to toast Seraphina. Suddenly, members of the Whitman family were coming up to toast, making the atmosphere lively. Seraphina accepted all the toasts. Feeling she had drunk enough, she took out her phone and texted Balch: Can you send a driver to pick me up?

A few minutes later, Balach replied with a single word: OK.

Seraphina, smiling at the message and rubbing her forehead, looked up to find Leandro’s deep, calm eyes on

her.

Throughout the night, Leandro had been chatting with Ira. Now that he seemed to be done, he lit a cigarette, silently watching her.

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina rose, holding her glass aloft.

“Mr. Reynolds, I never thought I’d have the chance to share a table with you. It’s a real honor.” Her words slurred slightly, her gaze slightly blurry. The earring on her ear shone, catching attention just like her gaze. “This one’s for you.”

Before Leandro could react, Seraphina had already downed her drink.

her face as she turned

ever.”

laughed. Ira gave

puffed on his

Reynolds may be cold, but I’m not!” Ike slurred, slinging his arm around Seraphina’s shoulder, whispering in her ear with a smirk, “Whatever you give me, I’ll drink. Even if

Seraphina laughed.

Seraphina was the first to

and needed to leave immediately to get home safely. Nevertheless, Ike was hot on her heels, insisting on taking her home.

are you running?” Ike asked, his eyes glassy. “Didn’t you want to see how much I could drink?”

words. Seraphina joined him, “I said I have a second round

her way out. Ike wanted to follow, but

Ira.

side with Leandro, Ira stopped

visibly annoyed. “I’m definitely going to sleep

sarcastically, “How dare you touch a woman connected

his

the “Enchanted Petals

Chapter 6

She was at her limit, having been holding It together to avoid Ike. Now that she could finally escape,

climbed into the car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me when we get there” before collapsing

appeared at the car, the black car calmly pulled