Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 14

In the wee hours, Seraphina was sitting in the dark in Leandro’s study, finishing up the last sip of her coffee.

Leandro’s study offered a perfect view of Balch’s house, an excellent spot for some observing. Seraphina reckoned the time was about ripe.

She yawned, ready to get up and leave, when a flicker of light caught her eye.

Surprised, she moved to the window and clearly saw a room in Balch’s house was lit.

She glanced at the clock, it was 3 a.in.

Word was, there were no live–in maids or hourly workers in the Balch’s residence.

So Balch might be the one turning on the light Seraphina stood quietly behind the window, watching the orange glow and the ticking clock.

Ten minutes passed, the light was still on.

Twenty minutes passed, the light didn’t go out.

Thirty minutes later, Seraphina looked down to check on the time, and when she looked up again, the light

went out.

At 3 a.m., when most people were tucked in bed, Balch was in a room with the light on for a solid thirty

minutes.

out a long sigh.

tell Leandro the

wasn’t about some inside trading, but to uncover the truth behind the murder of Balch’s wife,

Wilbur. Despite his pleas of innocence,

Wilbur was innocent, so she chose to return to Sunburst City to investigate.

she got to Balch, the closer she

3 a.m. light was part

dawn, keeping her eyes on the house

a.m., when she saw Balch’s driver arrive, and then

watching the car leave. She remained still,

she snap back to reality. Turning around, she saw Valerio standing neatly at the entrance, quietly watching her.

realized Leandro hadn’t

Seraphina took Valerio to a street–side hot dog

rush, the stand was packed. Seraphina bought two drinks and hot dogs. With no seats available, she simply

used to this kind of street food, holding it in his

up?” Seraphina asked him while munching on her hot dog, “Just chow down.”

eating, full mouthfuls. It was completely different from his usual

contentedly, facing the bustling crowd, savoring her hot

and pretty boy next to her. The pair, one big, one small, were eye–catchers on the street.

Valerio’s driver watched the scene,

returned to her little home, packed some toiletries

a small camera in Leandro’s study facing

overwhelming. She analyzed