Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

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 way up, analyzing

the three–minute video dozens of times.

could spot Balch

her eyes water, and she finally leaned back.

thought she saw Balch’s face.

the doorbell rang

quickly shutting her laptop, wiping her tears,

He had been smiling, but

and laughed it off “Nothing. I just

put the bags on the table, and turned to her “That’s a lame excuse, don’t you think?

laughed, then sighed. “I’m

against the table, nodded, and waited for her to continue.

Seraphina paused, then added, “there are some topics we

laptop, then pulled her closer

want to talk about it,” Seraphina

while, then said, “Alright. We can talk when you’re ready. I’ve got your favorite snacks,

“What’s the harm in asking a few

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

at him for a while,

sharp intake

quickly let go. “Are you in

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

asked “Did the wound

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

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

wound?”

Balch said. “Compared to your injuries,

while, she said. “Mr Lawson,

remember how good I am to you,

smile, Seraphina finally