Tangled in His Obsession

Chapter 211

An old case, dormant for months, suddenly got stirred up by the appearance of a key player. The situation felt kinda delicate

Seraphina Bennett held her breath for a moment before finally managing to say, “You did show up a little late Patrick Gray chuckled softly, “Actually, I saw your report the moment it was published, it’s just that… I was just too busy to come.”

Seraphina paused for a moment before probing, “Were you two… close?”

At this, Patrick glanced at her, seeming to see curiosity in her eyes. He didn’t seem to mind, just smiled slightly and said, “We’ve known each other for a long time. She relied on me quite a bit.”

“Were you ever officially a couple?”

“No,” Patrick replied, “I know what she wants, but my own situation is complicated, and I don’t want to involve her in my life. She eventually married Balch Lawson… I knew she wasnt happy, but I never thought her dependence on me would be her downfall.”

There was a deep sense of regret and loss in Patrick 5 eyes as he said this.

“Relationships are always a complex beast, not so easily summed up! Seraphina tried to comfort him, quickly changing the subject, “You mentioned your life being complicated. How so?”

Patrick looked at her, a grin slowly spreading across his face, A journalist’s instinct, is it? I thought you were done with journalism,”

Seraphina shrugged, “Just making small talk. You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.”

Patrick didnt respond, instead he pulled out a business card holder from his pocket and handed a card to Seraphina.

She looked at the card, it read the Chairman of SpectrumMedia Innovations.

“You’re in media?” Seraphina asked.

“Yep.” Patrick gave her a small smile, “If you’re considering getting back into journalism, ever thought about working for me?”

Seraphina was surprised by the sudden turn in conversation. She hesitated, then replied with a laugh, if the conditions are right, I might consider it.”

“I’ve recently invested in the largest news site in Sunburst City Planning to start a whole new news line. If you’re interested, I’d like you to be the editor-in-chief of our new section, Patrick suggested. “You’ll have full editorial control.”

“Editor-in-chief?” Seraphina laughed, “Do I even qualify for that?”

Patrick gave a light laugh, “With me, the possibilities are endless! NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.

“Well then, why not the editor-in-chief?” Seraphina asked.

Patrick seemed to anticipate this question, he just smiled and said, “The editor-in-chief has to take on some administrative duties. I’m guessing you’re not too keen on that, right?”

Seraphina smiled and slowly nodded, “Your assessment of me, your potential partner, is spot on. I can feel your sincerity.”

‘So, do you accept my offer?” Patrick asked.

Seraphina frowned slightly, tilted her head and looked at him, “Are we really diving into this discussion so quickly, Mr. Gray? We haven’t even talked about the salary!”

Patrick looked around the gallery before replying. “While I’m confident you won’t be shortchanged. I thought salary would be the least of your concerns”

“No, quite the opposite,” Seraphina looked at him seriously, “Salary is my top concern. If we can agree on that, everything else should fall into place.”

Patrick couldn’t help but laugh at her response.

This was a crucial moment, so Seraphina kept a close eye on him, waiting for his offer.

But before Patrick could speak, a crashing sound came from downstairs, followed by a staff members exclamation, “Miss, what are you doing?!”

Seraphina’s face changed slightly, she quickly smiled at Patrick and said, “I’ll go check out what’s happening, Mr. Gray, please wait a moment”

She quickly went downstairs, and as soon as she reached the door, she spotted a familiar face

Tania Martin, dressed in a white jumpsuit, her checks flushed and eyes glazed, holding a purse and a bottle of water, was smugly studying a painting with a pile of broken glass at her feet.

The painting in front of her was Seraphina’s prized Rose Picture.

Seraphina quickly stepped forward and saw that the glass cover of the Rose Picture had been shattered

“The lady brashed the glass with her purse, the staff member told Seraphina, “I wasn’t able to stop her in time”

“That’s ok,” Seraphina replied, looking at Tania. After all, no sane person would vandalize a painting during a gallery visit.”

Upon seeing Seraphina, Tania’s eyes flashed with rage, “You’re here? Where’s Bowen Smith? Is Bowen here?”

She was clearly drunk, and Seraphina had no intention of arguing with her. But from what Tania said, it seemed they had broken up?

Seraphina laughed lightly. “Ms. Martin, if you’re looking for your boyfriend, you should go where there are people, not a gallery that’s filled with paintings”

“Seraphina, what makes you so special? Hosting art exhibitions, pretending to be artsy, seducing men?” Tania spat, Tve seen plenty of women like you. You think you’re untouchable?”

“Oht” Seraphina smiled, ‘And how does Ms. Martin plan to handle me?”

Till make you regret this, I will” Tania slurred, “You and Bowen, you’ll both regret!”

After mumbling these words, she shot Seraphina a venomous look before turning to leave.

“Hold on,” Seraphina called after her, “You broke the glass, aren’t you going to pay for it?”

“Heh” Tania scoffed, turning around to say. I’m loaded, who cares if I smash a piece of glass? Even if I burned down this art gallery, I could afford it toor As she spoke, her gaze fell on the rose painting in front of her. Suddenly, she grabbed her water bottle, unscrewing the cap with the intention of splashing water on the painting

Seraphina was quick to catch her in the act. She snatched the bottle from Tania and splashed the water in her face instead.

“Ah!” Tania shrieked, “Why would you do that?”

To snap you back to reality. Seraphina retorted, “If you ruined this painting, you actually couldn’t afford it. I’m just trying to save you some bucks” Tania’s face was drenched, a pathetic sight. Just as she was furing and about to charge at Seraphina, Patrick’s voice echoed from behind, Tania, what in the world are you doing?”

Tania stopped dead in her tracks, both she and Seraphina turned to look at Patrick. Tania then asked in surprise, “Uncle Patrick?