Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 457 " I'm not asking to be with you , " Edmund said softly , feigning sincerity . " I just want to see you happy with my own eyes . I can help you win Sebastian back . " Hera's eyes flickered with confusion , and Edmund seized the moment . He said smoothly , " Think about it . Sebastian's worth hundreds of millions now . He's surrounded by beautiful , high - class women . Look at yourself . How could you possibly win him back like this ? " There's only one way . Let me help you rise again . The position as Edge's CEO is where you belong . That's your rightful place .

" When that confident , elegant version of you returns , Sebastian won't even glance at those shallow women . You'll be the only one who can truly stand beside him . " Even Edmund felt disgusted by the lies leaving his mouth . Her success meant nothing to him . What mattered was using her to get at Sebastian and strip away everything he had built . " That makes sense . " Hera's eyes grew distant . His words had hit their mark . Part of her longed for that former self - the composed , commanding woman who once ruled the boardroom and drew admiration wherever she went .

Another part of her couldn't help but think that none of the women around Sebastian could match her intellect or instincts . " Men still like women who can stand on their level , " she murmured . " Then I'll become the only woman who deserves to stand beside Sebastian . " She made her decision and looked at Edmund with a complicated gaze . " You agree then ? " he asked quickly , grinning . "Yes . " 1 " How exactly are you going to help me ? " " No rush , " Edmund said lightly . " First , you need to leave this place . Just look at yourself .

What happened to the confident Hera I used to know ? Come with me . We'll talk in my new car about your next steps . " He smiled , triumph flickering across his face as he led her out of the temple . As they walked down the mountain , Hera said coldly , " Let's be clear . Don't get any ideas . I'm only working with you because I want to regain the status and identity I need to face Sebastian again . As for your help , whatever you give me , I'll repay you once I'm back on my feet . " She took a deliberate half step away from him , keeping her distance .

Since losing Sebastian , she had trained herself never to let another man get too close . " Of course . If we can't be lovers , we can still be friends , " Edmund said with a forced chuckle . He lowered his voice , pretending to sound harmless and easygoing . " You can always be Bobby's nominal aunt , right ? " This time , Hera didn't argue . She nodded quietly . While the two of them descended the mountain , Hera didn't notice the flash of venom in Eyes . He was cursing her inwardly . ' Pretending to be pure now ? Give me a break .

You're the one who brought us home 172 * 126 Bonije that night and made Sebastian give up on you completely , ' Everything that happened - you brought it on yourself . Now that he's gone , you want to act high and mighty ? Stupid woman . If I ever get the chance , I'll make sure you regret it . ' I had already returned to the company . Luke's issue wasn't fully resolved yet , but he no longer posed a real threat to Sleeping Giant . As for the public speculation surrounding us , I had Dan handle the PR swiftly , and soon the situation calmed down . " Dan , don't stop tracking Dr. Skye .

He can't stay hidden forever . Focus especially on the Amos and Youngkin families . He's most likely connected to one of them . They're the only ones powerful enough to keep targeting Sleeping Giant repeatedly , " I said solemnly . Dan nodded and left to take care of it . I was about to take a break when my phone suddenly rang . It was Astrid , The moment I picked up , her anxious voice came through the line . " Sebastian , can you come to the university right now ? I'm in trouble ! " admin Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels.

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