Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 531 I did not take Byleth's warning seriously . It was just a banquet . What was the worst that could happen ? T25 Bonus Unbeknownst to Sebastian , a figure crouched behind the window of a nearby hotel room , watching him and the woman at his side without pause . His face held nothing . It was a job , nothing more . His earpiece blinked faintly in the dark . He rasped , " Target acquired . Awaiting identification . " A voice crackled through the device . " Identification ongoing . Once confirmed , execute the target . " His eyes sharpened with cold intent . " Copy that .

" The woman suddenly glanced in his direction , thoughtful and sharp . For a heartbeat , he felt as though her gaze met his . His pulse faltered . A bead of cold sweat slid down his forehead . * Impossible . She can't see me . I'm too far away . * Byleth turned away as if the moment had never happened . He let out a quiet breath . It had to be a coincidence . Hera , Edmund , and Terry headed to the banquet . With players like them gathering , the event felt closer to a field of ticking time bombs . Byleth and I waited at the entrance for Metis , who hurried toward us in her usual lab coat .

She glanced at Byleth in her fitted evening dress , then at me in my pressed suit . She clearly thought I made better eye candy . " Boss told me I had to wear this or they wouldn't let me in , " Byleth said helplessly . " He's messing with you , " Metis scoffed . " I'm in a lab coat . If they don't let me through , I'll turn around and leave . Too bad for the man waiting for treatment tonight . " She caught my awkward expression . " Your boss probably just wants the thrill of seeing a pretty woman in an evening dress , " she sniped . Byleth flushed and said nothing .

" My dear Metis , can you stop poking at me ? I'll give you everything you deserve , " I groaned with a dry laugh . Her mood spiked more than usual . Was she on her period or what ? " That depends , " she shot back , marching to the entrance on her own . The bouncer eyed her and her questionable " dress " for a long moment before waving her through . She could easily pass as a family physician for one of the elite guests . 1/2 Chapter 531 +25 Bonus " She wasn't stopped , " Byleth noted . " Yes , Byleth . A lab coat counts as professional clothing .

It signals her job , and that's the only reason she got in , " I said before guiding her inside . We rode the elevator to the top floor and stepped into a crowd of familiar faces . " Master Sebastian , hello ! It's been a while ! " Baron called out . " How have you been , Barry ? " I said , shaking his hand with a chuckle . admin Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels.

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