Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 282 I took the card , left him alone , and entered the banquet hall . Only then did I realize how humble the lavish entrance looked compared to the interior . It was here that I caught glimpses of information about Leda herself . Her guests spoke of her freely among themselves . " I can't believe the Rivers family managed to return in full glory after leaving Revaria with their tails between their legs . They're absolutely massive internationally - juggernauts , even ! " " I think the only families who can still match the Rivers family are the Astergrad Four .

But in terms of f development ? I doubt anyone can surpass them ! " " They say the mysterious man who brought them back to life is also Ms. Rivers's crush and true love . She once told the international press she'd marry no one but that mysterious man ! " My heart skipped a beat . They were talking about Leda , right ? Then who was this man she had sworn to marry- the one who saved her family and turned it into the ritzy juggernaut it was today ? So she had a one - night stand with me despite this supposed " true love ? " How would that man feel about it ?

Was he in some kind of open relationship ? Or was she ? I frowned . My opinion of her began to sour . Just then , a hand slid up to me and grabbed my wrist . " Sebastian ! You're here ! " Leda stood before me in a form - fitting black dress that covered most of her body , aside from the off - shoulder cut that revealed her graceful shoulders . " In the flesh . Here's your card , " I said with a smile , pulling my hand free of her grip . " Thank you for inviting me . There are so many potential clients here I'd like to add to my network . " I made sure to keep a healthy distance between us .

" What ? You don't have to return this , silly . It's yours , my gift . That way , you'll think of me every time you spend money . " She smiled seductively and pushed the card back toward me . " Guess what my lips will taste like tonight , Sebby . Or do you want a sample instead ? You don't know how much I've missed you , darling . " She leaned forward , almost pressing her entire figure against mine . I stepped away . I was starting to suspect Leda was no different from Hera - someone with no concept of boundaries with the opposite sex . " Ms. Rivers , you're in public right now .

We should keep our distance before your parents or lovere you , " I said . Leda looked briefly stunned . " Do you ... hate being among crowds ? I don't either . I just can't help my een you're here . " My parents aren't here , so they won't see a thing . And as for my ' lover ' ? Ha ! I don't have one . You're overthinking it . " Her words disappointed me even more . She was acting so loose simply because her parents were absent , * 249 +25 Bonus flatly refused to acknowledge her lover , I could hardly believe we'd once been some sort of friends back in university .

That would make me no different from being the Edmund to her Hera . I frowned . " This is inappropriate , Leda . We can't behave like this anymore . " Leda froze , " What ?! " " I was drunk the night before last , so that doesn't count . And I'm sorry for what happened yesterday , because I assumed you were single like me , " Adults can have casual sex . But if you have a crush , your so - called true love , then we can't keep hanging out like this , " I told her , P Comments Support هي Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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