Chapter 90

Seraphina shol Yasmina a small grin ready to jet, but then she remembered something “Where’s Valerio?”

‘asmina pointed towards the lounge, and Seraphina headed that way

leen was just stumbling out as they crossed paths, and Seraphina strode straight in

‘asmina caught sight of Keen and couldn’t msist showing off her wristwatch Mr Reynolds always on the dat, never an exception”

Just get in there, Keen grumbled not even glancing at the lounge

asmina knocked and went in to find Leandro just settling down behind his desk. She was about to take her usual spot behind him to take meeting notes when Leandro waved her off “Sit opposite me”

‘asmina hesitated, then sat down with her laptop, sneaking glances at Leandro but unable to spot any difference from his usual self.

The video call bell chimed again, and Leandro picked up, quickly exchanging hellos with the person on the other end

lut Yasmina was lost in thoughts Seraphina had left, so what was she missing across the desk?

Meanwhile, Seraphina met an expectant Valerio in the lounge and gave him an apologetic shrug. “Your dad’s just too busy, I didn’t get a chance to ask him. But I promise ou, even if he doesn’t spill the beans, I’ll help you find out who your mom really is.”

‘alerio looked at her, clearly disappointed but full of hope.

Seraphina extended her pinkie. “Let’s pinkie swear.”

falerio stared at her pinkie for a while, then finally reciprocated

ifter leaving the Reynolds Group, Seraphina headed straight home.

Terrell had sent her the decoded chip data, and she dove right into it as soon as she was home.

the screen brightness all the way up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame

watched the three–minute

information Leandro provided provided a new lead. If she could spot Balch in the surveillance, even a hint would

for so long made her eyes water, and

thought she saw

the doorbell

it, quickly shutting her laptop, wiping

bags in hand. He had been smiling, but his face fell when he

laughed it off

put the bags on the table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse,

sighed. “I’m

the table, nodded, and waited for

then added, “there are

then pulled her

talk about it,”

talk when you’re ready. I’ve got your favorite

at him “What’s the harm in asking a few

gently touched her hair and smiled “I told you. I’m willing

at him for a while,

sharp

Seraphina quickly let go. “Are you in pain again?

didn’t answer. Seraphina yanked open his jacket and shirt to check on his wound and found it freshly bandaged.

the wound split

tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry,

you carried me this morning?” Seraphina looked at him. “No wonder you walked away when the doctor

wound?”

nothing just a minor tear, Balch said. “Compared to your injuries,

After a while, she said. “Mr Lawson, are

laughed. “That way you’ll remember how good I am to you,

Seraphina finally laughed

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