Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 446 +25 Bonus Even after shedding her heavy clothes , Metis was still overheated . Without a word , she walked to the large window beside my desk , pushed it open , and let the cool breeze wash over her . " About half an hour to an hour , " I said . " I sent you three formulae . Are all of them problematic ? " A faint fragrance drifted in with the wind , catching my attention for a moment . " No , " she replied , shaking her head . " Two are fine . Only the one meant to nourish the spleen and lungs has an issue . That medicine won't show any problems in the short term .

But for the effects to work , it has to be taken continuously for at least a week . " Metis exhaled slowly , her tone somber . " Once the toxins build up , they'll cause serious damage . " Then her voice softened . " But don't worry . The volunteers only took one dose . They'll be fine . I'll detox them myself . " Relief washed over me . I let out a long breath I hadn't realized I was holding . " Thank you . You really saved me this time , " I said sincerely . " By the way , give me your bank account number . I still owe you your share from the first batch of formulae . " " No need .

" Metis looked at Sebastian , her eyes glimmering with something unreadable . After all this time apart , the sight of him seemed to stir the longing she had been suppressing . Her heartbeat quickened - she knew exactly what that feeling meant . " I already told you that I don't need your money , " she said softly . " Then what do you need ? " Sebastian asked without thinking . Metis didn't answer . She stepped closer , one deliberate step after another , until she stood right in front of Sebastian , pressing him back into his chair . " Don't you already know what I need ? " she murmured .

" Sebastian , the moment I came down from the mountain and saw your message , I knew something was wrong . I didn't hesitate . I ran all the way back here- not just to help you , but also because ... " Because ? I blinked , stunned by how close she was . Her warm breath brushed against my face . We were both adults . How could I not recognize that look in her eyes ? ' Wait a second . Isn't Metis usually calm , composed , almost untouchable ? What's with her today ? Could it be that she's trying to repay me for buying her formulae ... with herself ? That would be one hell of a bargain .

But seriously ? ' I was still reeling from the thought when the office door burst open . 1/2 Chapter 446 +25 Bonus A sharp , jealous voice cut through the air . " Well , aren't you two having fun ? " " Ah ! " Metis reacted instantly . The moment she saw Claire and Astrid standing there , she jolted back like she'd been shocked , retreating several steps in a flash . " C - Claire , Ms. Langley , " I stammered . " Why didn't you knock ? You're back already ? " I stood up quickly and glanced from Claire to Astrid , trying to read their expressions . " Sorry , Mr. Grimwald .

I didn't mean to interrupt , " Astrid said coolly , though the sharpness in her eyes betrayed her tone . " The earlier call from the university was about another assignment regarding your company . " Her glare flicked between Sebastian and Metis , her expression darkening . She might have been willing to let her best friend have him , but another woman was something else entirely , " Interrupt what ? We weren't doing anything . Don't get the wrong idea , " Sebastian said awkwardly , rubbing the back of his neck .

Still , he couldn't deny that when Metis had leaned in , he hadn't felt the slightest urge to stop her . " How was I supposed to know what you were doing in here ? " The flushed Claire muttered , her tone edged with jealousy . " Dr. Fey, long time no see . When did you get here ? " It had been so long since Metis showed up that Claire had nearly forgotten just how striking she was . " Heh , I just arrived , " Metis replied smoothly . She forced her blush away as she regained her usual cool demeanor . " There was an issue with a formula , so I came to discuss it with Sebastian .

It's all taken care of now . I'll be leaving . " ADMINJ