Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 173

**The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream by Alyndra Meron Valeen**
**Chapter 173**

“Perhaps we should reconsider taking a vacation altogether. I mean, bonuses should be sufficient, right?” Jeanine proposed, her brow slightly furrowed as she spoke.

I shook my head firmly, a smile playing on my lips. “No, Jeanine. When it’s time for fun, we let loose and enjoy ourselves. And when it’s time to recharge, we take that time to rest. But more importantly, you deserve this break. If any of our partners raise questions about it, I’ll handle it. I am the leader here, after all.”

My decision to grant my employees paid vacations was not a spur-of-the-moment whim; it was a calculated choice, grounded in practicality. First and foremost, every project we secured today was designed for the long haul. No partner would start demanding updates after just a week of work; they understood the nature of our business.

Secondly, and perhaps most crucially, I had a clear vision of what it meant to be a successful employer. It was essential to treat employees as partners rather than mere workers. I wasn’t their overlord, and they certainly weren’t my subjects. A company that drained every ounce of energy from its employees would inevitably crumble under its own weight.

I envisioned a true team—a family of giants who would support one another, a collective that would rise together in triumph!

Jeanine was taken aback by my words. She had toiled under many bosses over the years, but none compared to Sebastian. He was a rarity in the corporate world, genuinely caring about the well-being of his employees.

In that moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of loyalty, almost as if she wanted to pledge her undying allegiance to him right then and there. She would follow him throughout her career, even if it meant remaining a secretary for the rest of her days.

For the first time, a workplace felt like home to her. Her ambitions aligned seamlessly with those of Sleeping Giant.

“A shell company? Are you absolutely certain about that? It doesn’t appear to be the case at all. I’ve looked into their profile myself. Yes, it’s newly established, but all their paperwork and fees are in order. That suggests they have real resources,” Dorothea countered, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

James’s bias was too entrenched for her to sway him. “So what if it’s a legitimate company? How long do you think that useless bastard can keep it afloat? Partnering with him is a guaranteed route to bankruptcy, and I’m not foolish enough to prove my own point!”

Dorothea could only nod in resignation, unable to interject further. Instead, she shifted the conversation to their daughter, her voice softening. “It’s fine if he isn’t your business partner, but what about Riri? She’ll eventually discover that you lied to her, James.”

Since the moment James believed he had uncovered Sebastian’s true identity, he had been adamant that Rhea should never see or even communicate with him again. Keeping her confined at home wouldn’t work for long, so both James and Dorothea had reluctantly agreed to feign acceptance of Rhea and Sebastian as a couple.