Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 459 Me : [ Where are you ? I'm here . ] A few minutes later , Astrid finally replied . Astrid : [ The restaurant across from the university , Private Room 888. Come now !!! ] The triple exclamation marks told me everything I needed to know . She was panicked . I pocketed my phone and headed out immediately . " There's only one upscale restaurant across from Astergrad University , " I muttered while crossing the street . And it's the only one with a private suite numbered 888. " ་ ་ I walked straight through the entrance and made my way down the corridor toward the private rooms .

When I pushed open the door to 888 , the sharp mix of alcohol and cigar smoke hit me at once . Around a large round table sat eight middle - aged men , all with shiny foreheads and thick bellies . Among them was Kyle Vought . So he was involved after all . My gaze shifted past the men to the woman seated between them . Astrid looked pale and tense , cornered like a deer surrounded by wolves . Relief lit her face as soon as she saw me . She rushed over , looped her arm tightly around my waist , and pressed close , pretending we were an affectionate couple . " Babe ! You're finally here !

" Instantly , every man in the room scowled - none more so than Kyle . His expression twisted with hatred . " That useless bastard again , " he muttered through clenched teeth . " He starts a company , makes a bit of money , and suddenly thinks he's somebody ? He's really her boyfriend now ? " He turned to the greasy , square - faced man sitting beside him . " Uncle Gordon , this is the woman you had your eye on . She calls her boyfriend over in the middle of dinner . What kind of stunt is that ? " " Watch your mouth , " the man said sharply , frowning . " How many times have I told you ?

In public , address me respectfully . Don't go announcing our family ties . It looks bad . " " Oh , right ! Sorry , I got carried away . " Kyle ducked his head , laughing awkwardly . Then , in a more formal tone , he said , " Mr. Mack , wouldn't you say Ms. Langley's behavior is rather inappropriate ? 11 " A little , " Gordon replied , feigning calm authority . " But don't worry . I'll make sure she understands tonight . And if she doesn't , I'll keep teaching until morning . " Disgust flickered across Kyle's face .

If Astrid hadn't rejected him repeatedly - or if Sebastian hadn't humiliated him so publicly - he might never have offered her up to this man . Gordon really was his uncle . Years ago , to secure his position at the university , Kyle had swallowed his pride and married Gordon's nearly 60 - year - old niece . Every night , he faced a wife older than his own mother , and the thought alone drained him of any desire . To keep 1/2 +25 Bonus her satisfied and his career safe , he had turned to pills just to " perform . " Boredom and resentment eventually curdled into something uglier .

His eyes began to stray toward the younger professors and female students on campus . At first , Gordon pretended to disapprove . But before long , Kyle realized the man was no better . They became partners in vice , wolves from the same den , preying on whoever caught their attention . Their arrangement was simple : Gordon took the first turn , and Kyle got what was left . ' Filthy old pig , ' Kyle cursed silently . ' If this weren't the only way to get close to Astrid , I'd never let you touch her first . ' He swallowed his disgust , replaced it with a fawning smile , and said , " Mr.

Mack , you really take care of your staff . Think I could sit in and , ah , learn something from your ' lesson ' tonight ? " Gordon understood instantly , and a greasy grin spread across his face . " Of course , " he said with mock generosity . " While I'm instructing Professor Langley tonight , you're welcome not only to observe , Mr. Mack - you can even record it . Study it later , in depth . " admin Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels.

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