Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 280 What if someone in the industry could create drugs so effective and of such premium quality that everyone flocked to them ? Now that was where the most reliable , consistent income lay . Sickness touched everyone - rich or poor . Everyone needed a pill at some point . Reality only reinforced the idea I had about working with Metis . " I really need to talk to her and see where this goes , " I murmured , dialing a few numbers . Strangely , she didn't answer any of them . " Where is she ? " I muttered to no one in particular .

Metis had never called me back either , but there was nothing I could do . She was the only medical genius I knew . It was soon the night of Leda Rivers ' banquet , held on the top floor of the most opulent hotel in Astergrad . The entire parking lot overflowed with luxury cars . Even my Range Rover looked middle - class in comparison . Tycoons and socialites lined the entrance , while the decorations radiated a lavishness only the top 1 % could afford . I took it all in with disbelief . " This is how rich Leda is ? ' I thought .

The cost of hosting this banquet had to be astronomical - beyond even my Sleeping Giant's reach . I scanned the crowd but couldn't spot her . Just as I reached for Leda's card , a scornful voice cut through the chatter . " I thought I had mistaken someone else for him . But it really is him . Isn't he your pathetic ex ? Why is he here ? " Another unmistakable female voice chimed in , " Who knows ? Maybe he heard we'd be here and came straight for us . Think he can catch my attention ? Fat chance . " I knew immediately who they were : Hera and Bastien .

God , had I known they'd be here , I would have skipped this event entirely . I narrowed my eyes in disgust , but they weren't finished . " Do you still want to return to this down - on - his - luck dreamer , darling ? " Bastien asked gently , is a on Hera's . His evening suit fit him like a second skin . " Of course not! I don't even like him anymore . You're the one I like , Bastien . Did you forget what I did to welcome you last night ? " Hera replied in a tone meant to reach me . " That was all the proof you needed . " ring " You were exquisite last night , Hera . A true queen .

" Bastien chuckled , pulling her into his arms and kissing her neck . Chapter 280 +25 Bonus Hera's eyes widened . She hadn't expected him to do that in front of Sebastian . She wanted to shove him away but paused , remembering Sebastian was watching . She changed tactics and forced herself to endure the kiss . " You're such a tease . Can we not do it here in front of him ? I'll get awkward . " Bastien raised an eyebrow . " Oh yeah ? Who's that someone ? " He scanned the room and then fixed his gaze on me . " I forgot ... How was it , Mr. Grimwald ?

I told you she's too beautiful to be wasted . Your loss is another man's gain . Too late for regrets now . " I snorted and pointed at Hera , her form - fitting dress leaving little to the imagination . " Who says I'm starting to feel regret ? " COIN BUNDLE : get more free bonus D Comments 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.