Chapter 451: Chapter 462: Leaving with a Swagger

Everyone present was rather shocked by this scene.

They hadn’t expected Stella Sterling to be so ruthless.

After all, River Larkin had already knelt to apologize to her. They thought she would give him an out, if only for Boss Saint’s sake.

But they never expected she would do something like this.

They looked over at Boss Saint, but they couldn’t decipher the expression on his face at all.

Then, they looked to Selene Larkin.

How could Ms. Larkin bear to see her boyfriend humiliated like this?

Selene Larkin, in fact, couldn’t bear it, but for now, all she could do was endure.

She said calmly, "Miss Sterling, my boyfriend has apologized to you. Now that you’ve humiliated him like this, isn’t that enough?"

At that moment, Miles Sanctus also looked at Stella Sterling. He smiled and said, "Miss Sterling, are you satisfied with this apology?"

"It’s barely passable. I don’t accept it, nor do I forgive him. But for your sake, Boss Saint, I’ll spare his life—for today!"

With that, Stella Sterling lifted her foot. She gave him a light kick, sending him stumbling back toward Selene Larkin. "Here’s your boyfriend back!"

Selene Larkin quickly helped River Larkin to his feet, glaring at Stella Sterling with hidden resentment but not daring to say a word.

Just then, Noon Sanctus burst out laughing. "Alright, alright! Miss Sterling has vented her anger, and everything before was just a misunderstanding. Since you’ve come all the way to the base, Miss Sterling, let me be the host today and give you a proper welcome."

Despite being mentally prepared, the members of Sanctyr Base still found it difficult to adjust to their bosses’ attitudes.

They just couldn’t understand why their boss was so taken with this woman.

He wasn’t even angry that someone had bullied a member of his own base. That was completely unprecedented!

Meanwhile, the people who had flocked to Stella Sterling’s side were beaming.

They had been worried that their new leader had overplayed her hand by so brazenly offending Boss Saint.

But now, they were completely relieved, once again certain they had made the right choice.

"Today’s events have been rather unpleasant. I’m not in the mood to dine right now."

Just when everyone thought Stella Sterling would accept, she spoke up and rejected Miles Sanctus’s invitation.

Miles’s expression flickered for an instant.

But before he could open his mouth, Stella Sterling continued, "There’s no rush to treat me to a meal. I plan on staying in the Veridia area for some time, so there will be plenty of opportunities."

"How about I pay you a visit tomorrow instead?"

’I’ve done so much for her, yet she won’t even honor me with a meal? Such a slap in the face.’

But after hearing Stella Sterling’s next words, the anger vanished from his face. He laughed heartily and said, "Miss Sterling is right. Things did get ugly today, so the timing is indeed poor. In that case, I will prepare properly and host you tomorrow. I won’t let you down."

"In that case, it’s a deal."

’This way, I can leave this base openly, and no one will stop me.’

At this, Selene Larkin was seething with frustration.

’So that’s it? After causing our base such massive losses, she gets to walk away scot-free, bold as brass?’

She remembered the woman’s earlier arrogant words.

’I can’t believe she actually pulled it off—injuring so many of our people and walking away without a scratch.’

’Something like this was unimaginable before!’

’But now that my brother has spoken, I can’t say anything more. I’ve already displeased him multiple times today, and he still hasn’t punished me for my previous mistakes.’

’I don’t dare do anything else now.’

Meanwhile, River Larkin, whom she had just helped up, stood silently to the side with his head bowed, not uttering another word.

"In that case, I’ll see you tomorrow."

As she spoke, Stella Sterling shot him a meaningful glance.

’It won’t be long before I come looking for him again!’

"You are welcome any time. I will be right here waiting for you tomorrow."

Miles laughed heartily. He’d noticed Stella Sterling’s look but couldn’t decipher its meaning.

’But for now, this woman actively approaching me is a huge step forward!’

’Once I’ve won Stella Sterling over, everything will be easy. As for now? It’s best to humor her a little.’

At this thought, he glanced toward Selene Larkin.

’I’ve really wronged my sworn sister today,’ he thought. ’I’ll have a good talk with her later.’

’Once my grand enterprise succeeds, I’ll definitely let her vent the frustrations she’s enduring now.’

’Her abilities are considerable, and she is completely loyal to me. So, what needs to be soothed must be soothed.’

Stella Sterling was preparing to leave, but she saw the people who had knelt before her looking at her with pleading eyes.

After a moment’s thought, she turned to Boss Saint and said, "These people... I wonder, would you be willing to give them to me?"

’I’m certainly being brazen,’ she thought.

’Making one request after another.’

’But who can I blame? He’s the one trying to use me and curry favor with me right now.’

’If I don’t seize this opportunity and take full advantage of it, I’d be letting myself down!’

These people had, after all, wanted to follow her. If she left them in the base, they probably wouldn’t survive for long. That was the only reason she had asked.

Miles Sanctus glanced at the dozen or so people. Knowing they had already betrayed the base to follow Stella Sterling, a flash of displeasure crossed his eyes.

’These traitors...’

But when he looked at Stella Sterling, his expression was all smiles. "No problem. Since they’re so fond of you, Miss Sterling, let them go with you."

’Once I have Stella,’ he thought, ’these people will fall back into my hands. When that time comes, not a single one of these traitors will be left alive.’

’As for now? I’ve already gone this far; there’s no need to displease Stella Sterling over such a trivial matter.’

’As long as things don’t spiral out of my control, it’s fine.’

"In that case, many thanks."

Stella Sterling raised an eyebrow, then led the group away.

This time, no one from Sanctyr Base stopped them. In fact, Miles Sanctus personally saw Stella Sterling out.

And so, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Stella Sterling swaggered out of Sanctyr Base, a dozen new followers in tow.

At that moment, besides Stella Sterling and Miles Sanctus, only her new followers were smiling. Everyone else remained silent.

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