Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

" Why would I regret not picking up a bitch ? Do I look like I sleep in a doghouse ? " I snapped . Hera flared with indignation . " How dare you ?! " Beneath her rage lay genuine hurt . Bastien stepped between us , shielding her . " Watch your tongue , Sebastian . I won't let this kind of behavior slide " Yeah , well , you don't let any bitches slide either . You're too thirsty , " I shot back , giving him a mocking thumbs -up . Hera and Bastien grimaced as if someone had smashed eggs on their faces .

Hera opened her mouth to fire back , but Bastien cut her off , " Don't waste your breath on a clown . We'll only lose to experience . Let's just head inside . He can stand here and watch us from a distance . " He turned and locked eyes with me . " Since Hera's been with me , she's no longer in your league , Sebastian . You have to look up just to see her now . Try getting into the banquet before you think you're qualified to speak to me . ་ ་ He pulled out his invitation and showed it to the staff . Then the two of them waltzed into the hall .

I could hardly believe their little two - man clown act . Waving around a single invitation , they strutted like they owned the place . Meanwhile , I had Leda's personal bank card . What did that make me ? I snickered to myself and was about to reveal my trump card when the staffer frowned . " Sir , with all due respect, this banquet is invitation - only . Please leave if you don't have one . " This is an important event , attended by the rich and powerful . The host is the heiress of the Rivers family , renowned both nationally and internationally . You'd be wise not to cross them .

The gentleman from before was right . You don't belong in this world . " Please don't make my job difficult . If you want a meal , there's a buffet on the first floor . " I raised a brow . " How do you know I don't have an invitation ? " " If you did , you'd have shown it by now . Please don't get in the way of my work . If you'd like , I can get you a free voucher for the buffet . How does that sound ? " he asked with a polite smile . I chuckled . He was the most courteous status - chaser I'd met so far . " No need . But I'll give you credit .

You know how to offer backhanded help without being rude . I won't make this harder for you . Here . Verify my identity . " I handed him Leda's card . The staffer stiffened the moment he saw it . " Sir , this isn't a members ' even- " He froze , remembering his supervisor's warning . If anyone ever pres Leda's black - gold bank card , that person wasn't just a guest but the guest of hon +25 Bonus Leda had only one such card , and the one in Sebastian's hands matched the image his supervisor had shown him . " Y - You're the most esteemed guest ! " the staffer stammered , trembling .

" I - I'm so sorry ! I didn't recognize it ! Please forgive me ! " He hurriedly returned the card , lowering his head in panic . Chapter 282 Chapter 282 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.