Chapter 77
Una was so grateful to Seraphina for fighting for her in front of the company’s top brass, she insisted on treating Seraphina to afternoon tea. As it happened, Seraphina was free and agreed on a whim
Once they sat down, aside from thanking Seraphina profusely. Una also apologized for her previous loose lips.
“Sorry about that, Seraphina, I had no idea you were Mr. Reynolds’s fiancée I was talking nonsense right in front of you. You’re not mad at me, are you?”
“Why would I be?” Seraphina laughed and sipped her tea, “You didn’t mean any harm when you said those things, did you?”
Hearing this. Una couldn’t help but laugh excitedly, “Exactly! Mr. Reynolds didn’t flinch even in front of Georgina and Fidelia, because he’s so faithful to you! It’s rare to find such a devoted man these days, especially one with his status. You’re so lucky, Seraphina. I’m so jealous!”
Seraphina heard her praising Leandro and raised an eyebrow. She neither confirmed nor denied it.
In the middle of their conversation, Una’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing. She silenced it, but the screen kept flashing.
Seraphina glanced at her phone screen, “Nothing urgent, I hope?”
“No way!” Una said, “It’s just those people from the company. They saw us being so friendly and keep pestering me for info about you… Oh, by the way. Seraphina, can I ask you why you came to our company today? Are you planning to invest in us, or is there some other collaboration?”
“Do I look like I have the capital to invest in a company?!” Seraphina laughed, then slowly said, “No, it was your top executive, Robinson, who said he wanted to groom me for a career in the entertainment industry and offered me a contract.”
“Really?” Una’s eyes widened in surprise, “Did you accept it?”
Seraphina tilted her head and smiled, “I’m considering it.”
Hearing this, Una nodded, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Seraphina knew from Una’s reaction that the news would soon be common knowledge within the company
After tea with Una, Seraphina was off to dinner.
She arrived early and waited for more than twenty minutes before Balch walked in.
Seeing Seraphina all dolled up, Balch smiled, “Did you dress up just for dinner with me?”
“Why not?” Seraphina countered, “Don’t you think you’re worth it?”
Ignoring her jest, Balch asked, “Who did you meet with this afternoon?”
“Robinson, the vice president of Blissful Entertainment,” Seraphina said. “He invited me to sign a contract and debut.”
Hearing this, Balch looked at Seraphina.
“What do you think?” Seraphina asked, “Would you approve if I joined the entertainment industry?”
Balch took the warm towel offered by the waiter and wiped his hands, “If it were up to me, I wouldn’t approve. But if it’s what you want, then it’s not a problem”
Seraphina looked at Balch and chuckled, “Aren’t you being a bit too indulgent?”
Balch didn’t answer, just looked at her, “The jewelry suits you.”
Seraphina laughed, “Thanks to you.”
Just as they were talking, there was a slight noise from outside the private room, like a dish falling to the ground. It was an ordinary sound, but Seraphina shivered slightly
Balch noticed her reaction, looked at her, “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” Seraphina took a deep breath, “I’ve been tense since last night. I felt like I was being followed when I left Blissful Entertainment. Do you think I’m paranoid?”
Balch’s expression darkened, he thought for a moment, then said, “Do you have any idea who might be behind this?”
“Not yet.” Seraphina said, “But I’ll be more careful from now on.”
“Do you think that’s enough?” Balch asked.
Seraphina shrugged, “What else can I do? I’m out in the open, and my enemy is hidden. All I can do is stay alert.”
Balch was silent for a moment before he said, “Then you should move in with me.”
*Move in with you?” Seraphina laughed, “Even if you think my place is unsafe, I can just move to Rosewood Estates. Why should I move in with you?” “Rosewood Estates isn’t that safe. There are quite a few celebrities living there, so paparazzi often sneak in” Balch said, “But my place is definitely safe.”
Seraphina was silent for a moment, then flatly refused: “No.”
Balch looked at her quietly for a moment, but said nothing more
After dinner, Balch had to go back to the office, so he dropped Seraphina off at home first.
I’m available the day after tomorrow, can you keep it open for me?” Balch asked.
Seraphina glanced at him, “Why should 17”
“You’ll see.”
Seraphina hummed noncommittally. “We’ll see.”
When the car pulled up at Seraphina’s apartment, Seraphina was about to get out when Balch held her hand, “Sleep peacefully tonight. I’ll have someone watching outside.”
Hearing this, Seraphina turned to look at him, “Being with me is pretty tough, isn’t it?”
Balch slowly said, “as long as you’re with me.”
The next day was a day off, Balch came to pick up Seraphina early and drove towards the south of the city.
Seraphina quickly guessed his intention and turned to look at him, “Hey, I told you I don’t want to go to your place.
“You’ve only been there once in all this time.” Balch said, “Just go and have another look.”
Seraphina sat quietly in the passenger seat after hearing that, not saying a word.
The car drove into the community, passed by Leandro’s villa, and stopped in front of Balch’s
Seraphina was guided out of the car by Balch. Unfortunately, Karan, who was on the balcony next door, saw everything.
Seraphina waved at Karan with a smile, then followed Balch into the villa.
As soon as she stepped in, Seraphina paused.
The interior of the villa had completely changed from the last time she saw it. The furniture in the living room had been replaced with her favorite bold, colorful style. The photos that used to be there were all packed away. Most importantly, the huge portrait of Mrs. Lawson that used to be in the center of the living room was gone.
Seraphina walked around the living room, touching each new piece of furniture, then walked over to Balch, looked up at him, and asked, “What’s the meaning of this?”
“I know why you didn’t want to move in here, Balch answered. “This is my sincerity.”
Seraphina was silent for a while before she said, “But there’s nothing wrong with you loving your wife. I feel like I’m forcing you to forget her.
“You’re the one who said we should always look forward,” Balch responded. “Now, I’m ready.”
Seraphina looked down, silent for a long time, before she gradually couldn’t help but laugh. She threw herself into Balch’s arms and hugged him tightly.
