Lahat ng Kabanata ng Goodbye, Saintess.: Kabanata 281 - Kabanata 290

I took the card, left him alone, and entered the banquet hall. Only then did I realize how humble the lavish entrance looked compared to the interior.It was here that I caught glimpses of information about Leda herself. Her guests spoke of her freely among themselves."I can't believe the Rivers family managed to return in full glory after leaving Revaria with their tails between their legs. They're absolutely massive internationally—juggernauts, even!""I think the only families who can still match the Rivers family are the Astergrad Four. But in terms of future development? I doubt anyone can surpass them!""They say the mysterious man who brought them back to life is also Ms. Rivers's crush and true love. She once told the international press she'd marry no one but that mysterious man!"My heart skipped a beat. They were talking about Leda, right? Then who was this man she had sworn to marry—the one who saved her family and turned it into the ritzy juggernaut it was today?So

"Did you expect anything else? We were together for five years. He was always like a pet I kept at home," Hera said smugly.Sebastian had always obeyed her. He had never raised a hand against her or even talked back. He was her loyal little simp. Her human-shaped dog.Thus, how could that same dog suddenly abandon her over one little mistake? How was she supposed to accept that?!Bastien snickered. "I didn't know you had a kink for this, Sebastian. Should I throw you a bone before I talk to you, so you'll pay attention next time?"Hera's ex was so pathetic that he hardly had to try to break him."I know you're hurt, but you did this to yourself. You're the one who wanted a divorce. And now you're jealous enough to stalk us?" Hera arched her brow. "Why dig your own grave?"The thrill of it sent a rush through her. She wanted Sebastian to implode with jealousy and beg her to take him back right then.To her surprise, Sebastian looked unfazed. "You slobbering idiots can go anywhere

Bastien and Hera turned pale, as if reality itself had slapped them across the face. Who would have guessed this man had been holding a privileged card all along?And not just any card—the most exclusive VIP of them all, outranking even those carried by other powerful figures."What now? He's not going to make him throw us out, right? We were married for five years!" Hera muttered in a panicked voice.The irony was brutal. Bastien had boasted he could drive Sebastian away with a word, yet now the man could banish them with nothing more than a nod.Bastien could afford to leave. Hera couldn't. She needed that 14-million-dollar investment. Edge's survival depended on it.'He won't. He can't possibly be this cruel to me. He still loves me!' she told herself, clinging to the hope that wishing it hard enough could make it true.Unfortunately for her, reality and Sebastian were merciless.…"Kick them out. They're an eyesore," I said coolly before lifting a glass of water and strolli

'What can I even do to help you out of this now? God, I know you're a simp for me, but I didn't know it's an abbreviation for simpleton!' Hera thought begrudgingly.-Leda took a painkiller. The color gradually returned to her face."Sebastian, can you massage my abdomen? Why are you standing so far away?" she asked weakly, watching me from several steps away.I frowned but didn't move. "I don't think it's appropriate."I might have loosened up a little after the divorce, but I still had standards and principles. She was someone who already had a lover. I wouldn't touch someone like that."We already had sex, goddamn it! What's a little massage gonna do? Especially when you're the reason I'm in this situation!" Leda snarled. "How was I supposed to know you're so allergic to responsibilities? I should have taken videos and photos of you while you were drunk! Let's see if you evade your responsibilities so easily then!"I bared my teeth in an awkward smile. "I'm not pretending I d

Bastien stared at me in disbelief, his cheek still burning from the slap. "How dare you!"He whipped toward Leon. "Don't you see, Mr. Rivers?! He's nothing but a shit-stirrer! He couldn't even control himself with you standing right here!"His voice cracked with anger. "He may have slapped me, but what he really did was smear your face and your authority!"Hera grabbed his arm, her complexion pale. At this rate, Sebastian would become their number one enemy. What was the point of securing an investment if she lost him in the process?"What are you doing just standing there? Admit your mistake and hand the card back already!" she pleaded.…I drew out the black-gold card openly. "Oh, you meant this? Your sister gave it to me herself. Hard to believe, Mr. Rivers? Or have you already decided I must be a thief just because this bastard said so?"I fixed my gaze on Leon. His baffled expression gave him away. I looked too calm and certain to be a thief.…"Of course not. I won't pas