Goodbye Saintess. novel Chapter 22

” Come on , sweetheart , don’t talk so much . You’re drunk . Just come with us . You’ll feel better . ” The creeps crowding around Hera had dropped the act . They ignored her warning completely .

Just as they prepared to grab her , a group of tall , stone – faced men in black suits appeared out of nowhere . Each sleazebag took a clean slap to the face before they could react . In seconds , the entire group stood frozen , locked in place by a team of imposing bodyguards , ” Hey ! What the hell , man ? She’s my girlfriend ! You can’t just ” The one holding Hera the tightest spun around , ready to start a fight – until he saw who stood behind him . The towering men didn’t flinch . Their sharp suits , cold eyes , and intimidating presence drained every ounce of bravado from the guy .

” Y – Yeah ! We’re just friends , alright ? You can’t grab people like that ! I’ve got friends at the precinct ! You better back off before I call the cops ! ” The others tried to puff themselves up too , but their voices trembled . Deep down , they knew they were out of their depth . Still , what were these men doing here ? Were they after Hera too ? Before they could figure anything out , Morgan stormed out of the bar . Without a word , he walked straight up and slapped each of them across the face . ” You idiots ! ” he snapped . ” Do you even know who she is ?

That’s Hera Bishop , the CEO of Edge Inc. And you thought you could put your hands on her ? You’ve got three seconds to get the hell out of here . ” The name hit them like a blast . ” W – Wait , she’s the CEO of Edge Inc . ? ! ” ” I – I didn’t know ! I swear I didn’t ! I’m sorry ! So sorry ! ” The woman they had tried to manhandle had turned into a live grenade , and they bolted without another word . ” Ms. Bishop , I’m so sorry we were late . Are you alright ? ” Morgan asked , stepping forward to steady her . Hera stood alone , swaying slightly , her expression unreadable .

” I’m fine , ” she murmured . ” Tell the others to go home . Sebastian’s not coming tonight . ” ” Understood . Let me get the car . ” Morgan gave a respectful nod and signaled the bodyguards . They moved as one, melting back into the night . He led Hera to the black luxury car waiting nearby , opened the door for her , and held a hand above the frame so she wouldn’t bump her head . Once she was seated , he closed the door carefully and got behind the wheel . ” Ms. Bishop , where to ? ” ” Nowhere just yet , ” she said softly . ” Give me a minute . ” ” Yes , ma’am .