Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Bastien stared at me in disbelief , his cheek still burning from the slap . " How dare you ! " He whipped toward Leon . " Don't you see , Mr. Rivers ?! He's nothing but a shit - stirrer ! He couldn't even control himself with you standing right here ! " His voice cracked with anger . " He may have slapped me , but what he really did was smear your face and your authority ! " Hera grabbed his arm , her complexion pale . At this rate , Sebastian would become their number one enemy . What was the point of securing an investment if she lost him in the process ?

" What are you doing just standing there ? Admit your mistake and hand the card back already ! " she pleaded . I drew out the black - gold card openly . " Oh , you meant this ? Your sister gave it to me herself . Hard to believe , Mr. Rivers ? Or have you already decided I must be a thief just because this bastard said so ? " I fixed my gaze on Leon . His baffled expression gave him away . I looked too calm and certain to be a thief . ... " Of course not . I won't pass judgment based only on one side , " he replied slowly , though doubt edged his voice .

" Since the card is now back with us , there's no need to rush to conclusions . " He turned toward the crowd . " Ladies and gentlemen , I must offer my deepest apologies for today's incident . This card is of great importance , especially since it was prepared for our esteemed guest . I ask that you all remain in the banquet hall until our investigation is complete . " Bastien slapped his chest with bravado . " I stand by what I said , Mr. Rivers . I have nothing to hide or fear ! I won't run ... but I can't say the same for some people- " " Enough ! " Leon thundered . Bastien froze .

Leon's eyes narrowed . " Did you think I haven't noticed the words you've been using against this man ? You seem to believe we're your attack dogs . " Leon smirked faintly . " If so , keep your mouth shut . I'll make my own judgment once the truth comes out . As for whatever bad blood lies between you two , I couldn't care less . Settle it yourselves . " Bastien clamped his jaw shut , but defiance still burned in his gaze . There was no way this useless nobody could be an acquaintance of the heiress , let alone close enough to be entrusted with a priceless , VIP - only card .

Sebastian was a beta weakling . Who the hell did he think he was ? Hera frowned , her thoughts mirroring Bastien's . " Why are you like this , Sebastian ? Why do you insist on throwing everyone into chaos and making life miserable ? Is your pride so fragile you can't admit when you're wrong ? " she cried . " Mr. Rivers isn't an unreasonable man ! " 1/2 Chapter 290 +25 Bonus Leon suddenly turned back , staring at Sebastian as though struck . His gaze flicked to Hera . " What's his name ? " Caught off guard , Hera answered before she could stop herself , " Sebastian Grimwald .

" Leon's brows knitted together . That was the name his sister never stopped mentioning - her junior at Astergrad U. He was the man who had indirectly saved the entire Rivers family and given them a second chance . If this man truly was Sebastian Grimwald , then it made perfect sense that his sister would have gifted him the card . Leda's cheerful voice suddenly echoed from behind . " Hiya , Leon ! What have you guys been talking about ? " Everyone , including Hera and Bastien , turned . Bastien smirked smugly . " Oopsie , Sebastian . Looks like the gig is really up now .

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