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.

of awkwardness flashed across her face as she turned

ever.”

tipsy Ike laughed. Ira gave Seraphina a longer look.

however, just puffed on his cigarette, his usual

slinging his arm around Seraphina’s shoulder, whispering in her ear

Seraphina laughed.

dinner ended, 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. As she was

running?” Ike asked, his eyes glassy. “Didn’t

joined him, “I said I have a second round to attend. If you really can

she broke free from Ike and continued to make her way out. Ike wanted to follow, but was stopped

Ira.

by side with Leandro, Ira

going

touch a woman connected

stiffened, his

Seraphina hurried to the exit of the “Enchanted Petals Club“,

Chapter 6

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

car, managing to tell the driver “Wake me when we get there”

appeared at the car, the black car calmly