Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

The request Metis had in mind was to have Sebastian accompany her to a medical competition . She needed to leave by the afternoon , but Sebastian had his own obligations to deal with as well . Metis was not the kind to bend others to her will . That was why she chose to put the request aside . Perhaps she could make use of it later , when the timing was right . Alex finally returned , pushing a sickbed into the ER . His brows shot up when he saw her standing on her own . " Um , do you need to lie down ? " he asked cautiously .

Metis , as frigid as ever to anyone outside her circle , dismissed him without hesitation . " I'm fine . " She shifted her attention to the director . " Arrange a full medical examination for Mrs. McKay . I can only devise a post - operational plan after reviewing the report . She's not completely cured yet . " The director bobbed his head obediently . " Understood . We'll begin the examination as soon as possible ! " His expression brightened with admiration . " By the way , Dr. Fey , may I say how much I respect your skills ? Would you consider mentoring me , even a little ?

" He looked every bit the fanboy , clinging to the steps of his idol's stage . But unlike the crowd he resembled , he was also a Revarian practitioner . Competition drove him , of course - financial incentives and professional survival left him no choice - but his eagerness showed something more . He truly wanted to learn from a medical genius . " We'll see , " Metis replied evenly . Her tone neither encouraged nor discouraged him . She glanced at Sebastian before fixing her gaze on Donald and Sean , who had shrunk into the corner in silence .

" If it weren't for Sebastian , I would never have set foot in this institution again . " The director's shoulders slumped . The weight of her words left him hollow . 11 Regret could hardly describe it . He had not realized there was history here , nor that the Goddess of Medicine carried such deep resentment toward the Stans . " Don't worry , Dr. Fey , " he said , straightening . " I see the truth now . This was gross medical malpractice . The men involved displayed revolting character , corrupt ethics , and shameful unprofessionalism . They will never appear in Unity Hospital again !

" The man might be old , but he was far from senile . He knew exactly where opportunity lay . Metis had made her favoritism toward Sebastian obvious . That was his opening : remove the Stans , ingratiate himself with Sebastian , forge partnerships , and through that channel Metis would eventually return . " Agreed , " she said curtly , nodding once . Metis turned to me . " What do you think ? " It was exactly like the Terry Amos incident . For reasons that still surprised me , she placed real weight on my opinion . The crowd's eyes swung toward me . I offered a smile .

" The sooner the better . " " Excellent ! No time like today . You two are fired on the spot ! " the director proclaimed . Members of the board broke into agreement , rushing to voice their support and align themselves with our side . How difficult could the choice be ? I was a business prodigy praised and favored by Baron Goldman himself . Metis Fey was practically the Goddess of Medicine incarnate . As for Donald and Sean ? Compared to them , they were nothing - two mediocre names against giants . The Stans turned pale . Sean's voice wavered as he blurted , " Please , don't be rash !

We didn't lose the bet , you see ? Even Metis said the patient wasn't cured yet ! You can't fire us ! " " Exactly ! " his father added weakly . " We were only protecting the hospital from potential problems . At worst , it's a misunderstanding ! We'll do anything to make it up to you - apologies , compensation , whatever you ask . Just don't fire us ! " His usual glib charm faltered , leaving his words limp . " Oh , you haven't lost the bet ? " the director shot back . " She saved Mrs. McKay from certain death . Do you honestly believe she can't nurse the old woman to full health from here ?

" Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.