Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 287 " Why do I get the feeling he isn't in a good mood ? Did something happen ? " The murmurs died quickly under Leon's announcement . " Ladies and gentlemen . Tonight we gather here to celebrate our return to the city we once called home ... but an unfortunate incident has befallen us . " He scanned the crowd with a grim look . " I've been notified that a gift we prepared for our most esteemed guest has gone missing .

It is a black - gold bank card with no credit limit - and an identification card that singles its holder out as a VVIP in any company belonging to the Gaining Rivers Group , entitled to our most privileged treatment . " And now , someone has stolen this card . If any of you have a lead , speak up now , and I promise you'll be rewarded handsomely ! " The crowd gasped . " Who in their right mind would steal something this important from the Rivers ?! " " That person must have a death wish ! When Leon finds out ... they're not gonna live another day !

" " Aren't we supposed to be the upper - class elites of the city ? The cream of the crop ? How could one of us do this ? 11 Bastien and Hera's eyes widened as they exchanged a glance . " Sebastian ! " they cried in unison . Bastien said with a smile of contempt , " He stole it . That card was stolen ! No wonder he's been so suspicious and dodgy . He could have ordered them to beat us up , but he only wanted us gone . " He even left before making sure we were kicked out ! He's been suspicious from the start ! Hubert didn't know it was stolen , but Leon does . Sebastian is a thief !

" He threw his arms around Hera with delight . " Don't you see , honey ? God wanted us to have this win ! We're the only ones who saw him holding that card ! " I'll tell Leon about him and expose his crime . Then you'll get the reward you deserve - an investment of at least 14 million dollars ! " Bastien could hardly wait to run toward Leon , but Hera pulled him back . " Wait ! " She wanted Sebastian to turn back to her . She didn't truly want him destroyed . Stealing the black - gold card was a crime that drew the most terrible punishment , one she knew Sebastian could never recover from .

" What are we waiting for ? " Bastien asked , annoyed . " Are you protecting him because he still means something to you ? " " N - No ! Of course not ! " she blurted . " It's just ... he's not here ! So what if you expose him ? Maybe he'll run if he catches wind of this ! We should at least wait until he's back . Then, when he thinks he's safe , we bring Leon over . 1/2 Chapter 287 +25 Bonus Bastien reeled , impressed . " Your strategic acumen is astounding , Hera ! Let's do exactly that and wait until he returns from ... wherever he was taking that tray . " " Yeah .

" Hera didn't share Bastien's excitement . In truth , she was panicking . How could she rescue Sebastian ? She needed the Rivers ' favor to save Edge , yet she couldn't bear for Sebastian to be hurt . ' God , this is all his fault ! Why did you commit such a dangerous crime just to woo me?! ' she snarled inwardly . 2/2 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.