Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 408 Hera had made up her mind . She pushed herself to her feet , stumbled a little , then got into her car and drove to the Awakenist temple she often visited . Edmund was smoking in the bathroom , unable to sleep . Jealousy burned through him after he read the Facebook post Hera had written for Sebastian . " Fuck that guy ! I spent all my effort trying to make her like me , and you act like she's not even worth a glance ! You think you're some upper - class big shot who's too good for her , huh ? You think you're better than me ?! " He slammed his fist against the marble sink .

Pain exploded through his knuckles , and he hissed , pulling his hand away . " If I hadn't siphoned some money from her before she kicked us out , we wouldn't even be able to afford a hotel . And yet she says she has enough in her to start her business again ! That means she was never drowning in debt after all ! " He let out a bitter laugh . " I can't believe she'd abandon me - her first love - for that useless piece of shit ! Fine ! You asked for this , Hera . You forced me into doing this . " You don't want to play nice ? Then I'll rob you blind ! I'll scam you !

What's so hard about that ? I practically survived abroad doing the same thing ! " Edmund grabbed his coat with a snicker and stepped out of the hotel room . Hera had completely dropped him , hadn't she ? Not even Bobby could make her stay . So what else was there left to do but keep lying and scamming her out of whatever she had left ? " Just scamming her out of her backup wealth should be enough for me and Bobby to live like kings for a while , " he muttered as he began thinking up a new identity to get close to her again . Unfortunately , nothing came to mind . " Damn it !

I'm out of practice . Ever since Hera started supporting me , I haven't needed to do this in ages . Looks like I'll need to find a mark to practice on . " He smiled thinly and headed for a nearby bar to hunt for his next target . By the time dawn neared , night - shift employees were waiting by the roadside for their rides home . Edmund spotted one of the sexiest women in the group and approached her confidently . " Good morning , beautiful , " he said with his most winning smile . " You look like you could use a coat . The morning's chilly .

You might catch a cold , and that would break my heart to see . " The woman frowned , her hands ready to return the coat . " I don't need it . " " You're welcome , beautiful , " Edmund said smoothly , brushing off her tone . " Where do you stay ? Let me drive you home in my Lamborghini . " The woman's expression changed instantly . Her voice rose with excitement . " I didn't know you were this handsome and rich ! " 1/2 42929009 Nah , " * Edmund said , pretending modesty , " It's just something , I use to get around Nothing worth mentioning Shall we go ?

" He flashed his most irresistible grin , the same one he had perfected abroad . Back then , he'd pretend to be a wealthy local , get close to a woman , and come up with every kind of excuse to make his mark pay . After that , he'd simply fake a financial crisis , grab the cash , and vanish . " Well , well , he thought smugly , wrapping his arm around her shoulders . " You're such an easy mark . Or maybe my skills haven't dulled after all. I've tricked more women than they throw themselves at you , Sebastian .

" He was bearing , pleased with himself as he slipped an arm around her waist and tried to look like a gentleman . " Sir , where's your Lamborghini ? " the woman asked suddenly , her tone uncertain . ADMINJ