Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 435 Jeanine and the other employees gasped . " These vultures are trying to kill us ! How vile can they be ? " " How are we supposed to explain this ? " " If they spin this into an even bigger scandal , we're finished ! " Amid the panic , Jeanine turned to her boss . Sebastian remained perfectly calm - unbothered and in control . +25 Bonus " Don't panic , " I said , smiling coolly . " Aren't you supposed to be reporters ? Didn't they teach you in journalism school to seek and tell the truth , not act like propagandists or spin doctors ? " They frowned .

" That's quite the accusation , sir . We're only asking questions . The patient is still in the hospital , and he's a distant relative of one of your employees . Those are verified facts . " " I didn't say they weren't , " I replied with a sneer . " But I bet that you and the ones pulling your strings didn't know the man's already awake. " " What ? He's awake ? " They exchanged uneasy looks . " So what ? " Watching from their monitors , Terry and Edmund froze . Their faces went rigid . Terry shot to his feet and glared at Edmund . " How? How the hell is he already awake ?

" Edmund's voice shook . " I don't know ! The dosage I gave Dan should've been enough to keep him out for at least a month ! " " Then why did he say that guy's awake ?! " Terry roared . " I don't know ! I'll call him right now and find out !" Edmund sputtered . " Are you insane ? Dan's right there at the scene ! If you call him , people will notice something's off . We'll be exposed ! " Edmund's face turned chalk - white . " W - What do we do now? " " You'd better pray Dan and his relative keep quiet , or we're screwed , " Terry snapped . " Relax !

I covered all bases , " Edmund insisted , almost pleading . " I used both threats and promises. Dan knows which side pays better . Sebastian could only give him a job . I can give him much more . " I gestured toward the security guard , who switched the projector back on . This time , a pre - recorded video played . 1/2 Chapter 435 +25 Bonus The volunteer at the center of the controversy appeared on - screen , sitting up in his hospital bed . He looked pale and weak , but the monitors beside him showed his vitals returning to normal . Suddenly , the man burst into tears . " I'm so sorry , Mr.

Grimwald ! On behalf of my family and Dan Lowe , I apologize . My poisoning had nothing to do with your drug ! Dan gave me another pill before I took yours - a type that reacts violently with it ! " The smug reporters and paid influencers stood frozen , their confidence draining away . Then the video cut to me , seated across from the volunteer . 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.