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.

up,

the three–minute video dozens of times.

If she could spot Balch in the

the screen for so long made her eyes

the tears, she thought she saw

the doorbell

her laptop, wiping her tears, and

had been smiling, but his face

laughed it off “Nothing. I just

on the table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse, don’t

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

and waited for her to continue.

are

then

want to talk about it,” Seraphina

can talk when you’re ready.

at him “What’s the harm in

smiled “I told you. I’m willing to give you time. We have plenty of

at him for a while, then suddenly

took a sharp

in pain again? I thought you

shirt to check on his wound and found it freshly bandaged.

happened? Seraphina asked “Did the wound split

held her hand tightly and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re very light, there’s no need to

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

wound?”

to your injuries, it’s nothing Let’s eat before

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

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

his smile, Seraphina finally

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