Tangled in his Obsession novel Chapter 209

On the last day of his wedding leave, Leandro finally found time to throw a party for his friends who supported him at his wedding.

Upon hearing the news of the party, Seraphina, who had been bedridden for two days due to gastroenteritis, immediately sprang to life. She grabbed Leandro's arm and said, "What's the point of you guys sitting around chatting and drinking? I'll find some hot chicks to spice things up!"

Leandro didn't react much to her suggestion.

Though unfamiliar with many in Sunburst City, she had a select few acquaintances. While Leandro wasn't particularly fond of mingling with unfamiliar faces, he didn't protest her plans.

However, as they entered "Enchanted Petals Club", Leandro quickly realized he had misjudged the extent of Seraphina's connections. Among the invitees were Una and her entertainment industry colleagues, as well as gallery directors, fashion stylists, wedding coordinators, and even Conway's former nurse. The only expected face missing was Sandra's.

What Leandro had envisioned as an intimate meetup had been transformed by Seraphina into a grand celebration. In truth, his intention for this gathering was to express gratitude to those who had supported their wedding, turning it into a post-wedding festivity. So, in essence, the larger, vibrant affair was fitting.

However, facing a room full of people, Leandro wasn't in the best of moods, just chatting and drinking with Victor in a corner.

Seraphina, who hadn't attended such a gathering in a long time, was in high spirits and skillfully got everyone in the party mood.

Herman arrived late, walked in to see Edgar and Hal having a blast among a group of women, went pale, then quickly made his way over to Leandro and Victor upon spotting them in the corner.

"What's going on here?" Herman asked, "I thought it was just going to be us guys!"

Leandro took a drag of his cigarette but didn't answer.

Victor glanced at Seraphina in the crowd and chuckled, "What can you do? Seraphina loves a good party, and Leandro lets her have her way."

At this, Herman looked at Seraphina in the crowd and frowned slightly.

In the middle of the conversation, Hal managed to escape the crowd and came back, took a big gulp of wine from the table, then finally let out a sigh of relief. "Leandro, your wife sure knows how to party. Even Edgar can't keep up with her."

Upon hearing this, Leandro also looked at Seraphina in the crowd.

She was the center of attention, playing drinking games with Edgar, all smiles, Edgar was no match for her.

"Who would've thought he'd end up marrying someone like her." Victor laughed, "The guy who loves peace and quiet the most, marrying the woman who loves to party the most."

"That's a pretty good match, a balance." Hal said, "I like your wife’s spirit, you should bring her out more often!"

After saying that, he went back to the lively crowd to join in the fun.

Victor then looked back at Leandro, "You probably didn't expect her to turn out this way, did you?"

"No matter what, she's still her." Leandro gently knocked off the ash from his cigarette and answered nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, Victor chuckled, "As long as you're not bound by the past. Let bygones be bygones."

Leandro, on hearing this, turned to look at him but didn't say anything.

Herman, who had rushed over straight from work, was starving. He quickly ate something, then looked up at the two and asked, "What past are you guys talking about?"

Victor looked at him with a fond expression, like looking at a child who never grows up, and only said: "Just eat your food!"

Herman gave him a glare, then remembered something and asked Leandro, "About her kidnapping, do you have any new leads?"

Upon hearing this, Leandro's expression became slightly heavier, "No."

"It's really weird," Herman said, "Who would want to test your relationship?"

"In all these years, he's been working hard in the business world, he's upset a lot of people." Victor said, "Knowing such people exist, it's best to be on guard. Even if you investigate one by one, you won't find anything, after all, you're in the open and they're hiding in the dark."

Upon hearing this, Leandro said slowly, "I certainly won't bother with people I can't see."

Herman nodded slightly at this, then looked up and suddenly met eyes with Seraphina in the crowd.

He immediately felt nervous, and sure enough, Seraphina walked over from the lively crowd.

"Herman, why are you so late?" Sitting next to Leandro, Seraphina asked straight away, "Where's my good friend?"

Herman chuckled awkwardly, "She's your friend, why are you asking me?"

"You two were on a date." Seraphina replied, "I can't find her, so of course I have to ask you."

At this, both Leandro and Victor turned to look at Herman.

Herman spread his hands in resignation, "Does having a meal together count as a date?"

Since Seraphina had made a big effort to have him and Sandra get to know each other before the wedding, out of politeness, he had driven Sandra home on the wedding day. The next day, Sandra invited him to dinner to thank him, and he accepted.

"Now she's disappeared after having dinner with you." Seraphina said, "Who else am I supposed to ask?"

Recalling the events of that day, Herman paused, then smiled, "As her best friend, you should know who to ask, right?"

Seraphina instantly picked up on something from Herman's words, "What happened on the day you two had dinner?"

"Nothing much." Herman leaned back on the couch and said, "Just as we finished eating, a man showed up and took her away."