Tangled in His Obsession

Chapter 210

Chapter 210

Seraphina tried several times to recall, but could not remember where she’d heard of this guy before.She reckoned it’s probably because she’d been not in a good life lately. Not working for a long time, heralertness and memory were declined

The brief chit-chat between Leandro and Patrick didn’t provide much information. All Seraphina couldgather was that Patrick was also from Sunburst. City, but she had no clue why he’d been abroad for afew years and only just returned.

As they conversed, Seraphina stood quietly on the sidelines, all ears.

Leandro had always been aloof with people, and with this Patrick it was probably a meet-and-greet, sohe ended the conversation without saying a word. Patrick looked at Seraphina and smiled. “Goodbye,Mrs. Reynolds.”

Seraphina responded with “Goodbye”

As Patrick moved on with his entourage, Seraphina, arm in arm with Leandro, took a few steps beforestealing a glance back.

The guy looked solid, but those eyes were sharp as a tack, revealing a crafty and calculating mind.

Two seemingly contradictory traits, yet they gelled together just fine on him.

Curiosity piqued, Seraphina couldn’t help but ask Leandro, “Whos this Patrick dude? I’ve never heardof him before”

“He’s a nobody,” Leandro shrugged.

Seraphina rolled her eyes. In Leandro’s world, hardly anyone mattered.

With that thought, she stopped asking Leandro.

The next day, Leandro was back in the grind at work, while Seraphina got back in the swing of thingswith her art exhibition.

At noon, Sandra, who had stood her up the day before, came by

Seraphina was in the thick of cataloging all the artworks, looking focused, feeling busy but fulfilled.

The gallery was still closed to the public, with only staff coming and going, so there were norestrictions. Sandra watched Seraphina from the open doorway for a while before Seraphina noticedher. After a quick glance, she rolled her eyes again.

Only then did Sandra walk in and take a seat across the desk.novelbin

Ignoring her, Seraphina finally broke the silence after a while. “You look good, Sera.”

“Is that what you came to see? Seraphina answered while she was busy. “Of course, I’m fine. I knowwhat I’m doing.”

Sandra paused before saying, “He’s going to break up with Tania”

Seraphina looked up at her, “What, did he get jealous seeing you with another man? Fall for you forreal?”

Sandra bit her lip. Sometimes, people just need a little push”

“Do you trust him?”

“Leandro deserves a second chance from you too, Sandra sald, “Why cant trust him?”

After a moment of silence, Seraphina chuckled, then said, “Sandra, we’re not the same.”

“What’s the difference?” Sandra asked

“Leandro can’t hurt me anymore,” Seraphina replied, “But you, he might hurt you, hurt you real bad.”

“You… Are you saying, you and Leandro… Sandra seemed to struggle with her words.

“It’s not about me and him.” Seraphina interrupted and said slowly, “I just want to know, do you still trustthis Bowen guy?”

Sandra nodded slowly but firmly.

“Alright then,” Seraphina said, “Even though I’m not brave enough for love, I still enjoy seeing otherschase it and get good results.”

Hearing this, Sandra looked visibly relieved and finally smiled, “So you’re supporting me?” “Does mysupport really matter to you?” Seraphina propped her chin on her hand and looked at her, “We’re allindividuals. As long as you’re not breaking any laws or ethics, you’re free to make any choices”

“Even though I’m independent, your support means a lot to me, Sandra said

Seraphina looked into her eyes for a while, and finally, they both burst into laughter.

In the following days, Seraphina threw herself into the preparations for the exhibition.

On Christmas Eve, the exhibition opened as planned.

Leandro did what he promised Seraphina, and all the famous artists Seraphina wanted to invite, theowners of the auction, and many other big names were there to cut the ribbon for the openingceremony Leandro, who has always been busy, also attended in person, and for a moment, the

exhibition became very famous Throughout the holiday, there was a constant stream of visitors to theCarney Gallery, and all the reception staff were busy

Among all the visitors, only Magdalen was noticeably absent

Seraphina thought about it, but didn’t pay much attention

Whether she came or not made no difference to her. Whatever.

On the third day of the exhibition, near closing time, a few stragglers were still hanging around theCarney Gallery being reminded by the staff

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Chapter 210

After a few hectic days, Seraphina promised Conway she’d be home for dinner, so when it was time toleave, she started packing up.

As she was about to leave, she noticed a man admiring a painting in the gallery upstairs.

Seraphina stopped in her tracks, turned around, and realized the man was gazing at a portrait of herfrom her childhood

“Hello, sir,” Seraphina greeted him with a smile.

The man turned around, and Seraphina was momentarily stunned.

Patrick?

“Mr. Gray?” Recognizing him, Seraphina quickly broke into a smile, “Welcome to the exhibition of myfather’s artwork.”

“Actually, I didn’t initially come for this gallery Patrick said with a smile. “But it’s been a nice surprise.Your dad’s paintings are pretty rad, especially that rose piece at the entrance. I heard they’re up forsale after the exhibition ends. Can I reserve the painting in advance?”

Seraphina laughed heartily. “I’m sorry, but that piece is the crown jewel of our collection, not for sale”

Patrick raised an eyebrow slightly. That’s a shame. How about this one then?”

Patrick was referring to the portrait he was currently admiring. Seraphina sighed a bit helplessly. I’msorry, this one… is not for sale either”

Patrick seemed to have a hunch about something and turned to Seraphina, “Is that you in thepainting?”

Seraphina nodded, “Haven’t changed much, have 1?”

Patrick chuckled lightly, shaking his head. “No, you’ve changed a lot. I can’t imagine the girl in thispainting growing up to be a fearless investigative journalist, who puts her life on the line to chase thetruth.”

Seraphina felt a hint of something at his words

Among the cases she had investigated, there was someone with the same surname as Patrick…

Suddenly, a light bulb went off in Seraphina’s head. She turned to Patrick with a look of realization,“You’re

Patrick looked at her with a hint of curiosity, the smile still lingering on his lips. “Do you know me?”

“I don’t know you” Seraphina said, “But I’ve heard of a beloved Mr. Gray”

She spoke cryptically. When she initially heard his surname, Patrick hadn’t revealed his full name.

The person who gave her the information was Terrell.

At the time, she was investigating Balch Lawson and managed to convince Terrell to get all informationregarding Balch’s wife, Janetta Lawson Terrell once interviewed Janetta and knew things bothpublished and unpublished, including Janetta’s first love

Patrick

But he didn’t know who that was.

The surveillance footage Seraphina later obtained showed aspects of Janetta’s life

someone with the same surname as

She frequently made calls. Sometimes she was sweet and tender, full of smiles, other times she wasdismissive and hastily hung up.

The latter were calls to Balch, but she didn’t know who the former were to.

But now, the person on the other end of those calls stood clearly before her.

Right in front of Seraphina.

After hearing her words, the smile on Patrick’s face seemed a little weary. He said slowly, should havecome to see you earlier, to thank you on Jane’s

behalf.”

It really was him!