Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 135

**The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream by Alyndra Meron Valeen**
**Chapter 131**

I stood there, reeling from the revelation that had just struck me like a lightning bolt. Suddenly, the pieces of the puzzle began to fit together, and I understood why I had never heard of the Astregrad Four before. They were not just a secret; they were a hidden elite, so exclusive that their very existence was veiled from ordinary people like me—until this very moment.

Terry Amos had set his sights on one of our own, and in a moment of furious defiance, I had responded by blooding his nose. The image of his surprised expression lingered in my mind, a stark reminder of the confrontation that had ignited this conflict.

With the vast resources at the disposal of a family like the Amoses, it wouldn’t take long for them to uncover the details of our company. The thought sent a chill down my spine. We could easily be crushed under the weight of their financial might before we even took our first real steps into the market. The looming threat hung over us like a dark cloud.

And when that inevitable moment arrived, Jeanine and I would find ourselves facing even greater peril. The stakes had never felt higher.

I inhaled sharply, feeling the air fill my lungs with a mixture of fear and determination. “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” I asserted, my voice steady despite the turmoil within. “We might want to avoid trouble, but that doesn’t mean we’ll let it tyrannize us. I don’t care if he’s the heir to some powerful family. If the Devil himself harasses one of my people, I’ll sock him in the eyes too!” My words rang with conviction, a rallying cry against the impending storm.

I had made my stand, resolute in my decision. Today would be the day I confronted Terry and put an end to this feud once and for all. If we allowed this animosity to fester while we fled, it would only embolden them further. They would hunt us down, relentless in their pursuit, until we were nothing but shadows in the night. Retreat was not an option; we had to face this head-on.

Even if the Amos family managed to obliterate my company today, they would never shatter my spirit. I envisioned myself rising from the ashes, returning in five years—maybe less—and crushing them under my boot for their insolence. The thought fueled my resolve, igniting a fire within me.

Sebastian, oblivious to the admiration radiating from his employees, was caught up in his own thoughts. They watched him with a newfound respect, touched deeply by his unwavering decision to stand up for them. None of them had ever worked for someone who genuinely cared about their well-being, someone who would defend them simply because they were part of his team. In contrast, everyone else they had encountered had only chased profit and personal gain. Even Baron Inc. would likely compromise with Terry to protect their interests.

Sebastian, despite being at the dawn of his business journey, refused to let that deter him from defending his people. His courage was palpable, infusing the room with a sense of unity that nearly made his employees forget they were facing one of the Astregrad Four. In that moment, they felt an overwhelming urge to follow him to the ends of the Earth. What fear could possibly grip them when their boss stood ready to shield them from harm?

“We’ve got the numbers on our side! Maybe they’ll be the ones crawling out of here when this is over!” another chimed in, his eyes alight with defiance.

“You heard the boss, boys! Me, personally? I’ve been hating on the 1% and the ultra-rich for a long time!” A chorus of agreement erupted among them, igniting a fire that had been dormant for too long.

The men, fueled by liquor and my unwavering stance, sprang to their feet, their faces flushed with adrenaline. They lifted their bottles like swords, ready to charge into battle alongside me.

In that moment, we were not just a company; we were a united front, ready to face whatever the Astregrad Four could throw at us. Together, we would stand firm against the tide.