Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 456 " Ms. Bishop , you'll understand once you see for yourself , " the abbot said gently . He offered no further explanation and led Hera through the temple's quiet corridors until they reached a secluded side hall . With a small nod , he turned and left her there . Hera hesitated for a moment , then pushed open the wooden door . " Is it you ? " a man's voice called from inside . " I knew you'd come looking for me ! " Her heart skipped a beat , her pulse quickening with confusion and anticipation .

" It's me , Ira , " the man said , his voice thick with emotion as he turned toward her . " I'm back ! " When she saw his face clearly , her eyes widened in disbelief . " Edmund ? " Her tone shifted from surprise to ice in an instant . " Why are you here ? " Edmund ignored the chill in her voice . He stepped forward eagerly , trying to pull her into his arms . " Don't touch me . " Hera's expression hardened as she stepped back . " If I'd known it was you , I wouldn't have come at all . Leave . Don't disturb my peace . " She turned to go , but his voice - tight with desperation - stopped her .

" Ira , I know you still care about Sebastian , but I came back to help you ! " Edmund pressed , " Sebastian's doing great now . He's one of Astergrad's youngest millionaires , surrounded by beautiful women every day . Do you really think he still remembers you ? " " The youngest millionaire in Astergrad ? " Hera froze , her breath catching . She hadn't expected Sebastian's rise to be so staggering . They'd been divorced only a few months . " No wonder , " she murmured , dazed . " Two hundred thousand dollars , and he didn't even blink . " Her expression softened with reluctant admiration .

" As expected of the man I once loved . " Then her tone turned cold again . " Whatever women Sebastian has around him are none of your concern . And I have nothing to do with you . " Leave , Edmund . I don't want to see you . There was never anything between us , and there never will be . I only helped you because I felt sorry for Bobby . " A flash of resentment crossed Edmund's eyes , but he masked it with a forced smile . " Ira , I know you don't love me , " he said , feigning sincerity . " But I still love you . Please , just hear me out . " When she moved for the door , he panicked .

Lunging forward , he slammed it shut with a heavy thud and blocked her way . " What else do you want to say ? " she demanded , irritation rising in her voice . " Ira , I have money now! " Edmund declared , pride swelling in his tone . " Your company went bankrupt , but I can help you rebuild . When I left before , it was only because I didn't want to drag you down . Now that I've made it , I came straight back for you . Can't you see how much I care ? I can give you money - however much you want ! " 1/2 Chapter 450 His voice was full of confidence , certain she would take the offer .

+25 Bonus But Hera's cold , steady reply shattered that illusion . " I don't need it . You and I have already caused Sebastian enough misunderstandings . Even if I starve , I won't take a cent from you . " Edmund's smile faltered . Rage burned beneath his calm facade . This darnn woman . Doesn't even know what's good for her . If Terry hadn't bailed me out and told me to use her to get at Sebastian , I wouldn't waste a second on this washed - up nobody . ' Still , he forced himself to sound soft and pleading . " Ira , I love you . Please , give me one more chance .

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