Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 398 Half an hour later , the interview concluded . Astrid flipped through her packed notes with delight . " You're nothing short of impressive , Mr. Grimwald ! I've researched and analyzed countless business prodigies in my career , but I've never met anyone so young , so promising , and so gifted at breaking down complex principles into something so clear and simple . " She laughed , covering her mouth . " You almost make me believe anyone could become a CEO too ! " She looked up , still brimming with admiration , but then hesitated . Sebastian was asleep .

Her smile faltered , and she murmured , " No wonder he didn't respond earlier . Has he been asleep this whole time ? Jeanine had mentioned that he'd been working nonstop for nearly two weeks . He must have been at his limit . " I don't get it . Why agree to an interview if you're this exhausted ? " Astrid whispered , her cheeks warming . She glanced around , found a blanket , and gently draped it over him . As she leaned in , her eyes lingered on the sharp line of his jaw . " You're even cuter up close .

" His stubble caught the light , a small detail that somehow made him look rougher , more real . The traces of sleepless nights had only added to his quiet magnetism . " I thought you were just some reckless fella when we first met . You looked too young . But this ... " Her gaze lingered on the faint beard shadow " This makes you look like a man . " She paused , her voice barely above a whisper . " I wonder what else about you is that manly ... " Her stare deepened . Her heart began to race , her eyes glossing over as infatuation took hold . Then, suddenly , a commotion erupted outside .

" Ms. Bishop , you can't go in there ! Mr. Grimwald is in the middle of an interview ! Please don't intrude ! " Jeanine's voice rang through the hall . " Shut up ! We're not divorced yet ! I'm still his wife in the eyes of the law ! You can't stop me from seeing him ! " The door burst open . Hera stormed into the office and froze . Astrid was sitting beside Sebastian , gazing at him with unmistakable tenderness . Their eyes met . Astrid's eyes were wide with panic , while Hera's eyes were blazing with fury . " You ... You've got another woman by your side already ? You bastard !

" Hera shouted . " M - Ma'am , it's not what it looks like ! " Astrid stammered . " I'm just interviewing Mr. Grimwald , but he was so tired he fell asleep . I only covered him with a blanket ! " Her words tumbled out in nervous rushes . " Don't play innocent ! I'm a woman too ! I know that look ! " Hera snapped . " We're not divorced yet , so don't get any ideas ! " ' He's married ? ' Astrid's heart sank . Still , she forced a steady nod and stepped back . Jeanine , standing by the door , took in the scene and sighed .

Watching her employer asleep , drained from overwork , she decided to intervene . Chapter 398 +25 Bonus " Ms. Bishop , Mr. Grimwald needs rest , " she said firmly . " Please allow him to recover . Whatever business you have with him can wait . " Astrid quietly gathered her things and headed for the exit . In contrast , Hera refused to move . ADMINJ