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.

way up, analyzing the surveillance footage frame by frame.

three–minute video dozens

new lead. If she could spot Balch in the surveillance, even a hint

screen for so long made her

tears, she thought

then, the doorbell

of it, quickly shutting her laptop, wiping her tears, and answering the door.

He had been smiling, but his face

it off “Nothing. I just got something

on the table, and turned to her “That’s a

laughed, then sighed. “I’m actually pretty tough

leaned against the table, nodded, and waited

are some

glanced at her laptop, then pulled her closer “Tell me,”

want to talk about it,” Seraphina

for a while, then said, “Alright. We can talk when

to pry Seraphina looked at him “What’s the harm in asking a few

hair and smiled “I told you. I’m willing to give you time.

a while, then

sharp intake of breath.

quickly let go. “Are you in pain

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

asked “Did the wound

her hand tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very

at him. “No wonder you walked away

wound?”

Balch said. “Compared to your injuries,

while, she said. “Mr Lawson, are you spailing me too much?”

remember how good I am

smile, Seraphina finally

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