The next day was rough. The day before, Perseus had no choice but to return to the restaurant to drop off Kara and the others. The camera had been disabled, and Xell continued his work. However, Kara clarified that she wouldn’t treat him as she did before; he was more like an outcast now. The entire discussion left him dizzy, and when he finally got home, he was met with a barrage of questions from his family. They asked why his principal had come for them and who the people supporting Timtat were. Perseus sacrificed hours of sleep to explain everything in detail, ruining his chances of getting Iris to analyze and figure out how to separate him from Lint. Now, it was morning, and he felt like a living zombie. He stood in front of the members of his company and other shareholders. This meeting should have been held long ago but hadn't because he wasn’t around. Vince and Adrianna had literally dragged him to the company. They pulled him out of bed, Vince forced him into the shower
Perseus glared at Iris. He could have rejected the offer to join the other gamers at the event, but the system left him no choice. He wasn’t interested in the reward; the punishment alone was enough to force him into it.[You also have to call Eris and get them all back here. She’ll help you prepare for the event. This isn’t like the fight she did before,] Iris reminded him.Perseus turned his gaze to Bobby. “Eris will be back before the event. I’ll call her now to get ready to return.”A smile crossed Bobby’s face, relieved that Perseus had overlooked his earlier remarks.“That’s great,” Bobby said excitedly. “I’ll contact the other side and let them know we’re participating. This could also be a good time to advertise the game you made with Eris.”“We’re not done with the game yet,” Perseus replied. “I can’t advertise something that isn’t finished.”Bobby shook his head. “You can continue developing the game while advertising it. By the time it’s ready, there will be a ton of people
“Is he okay?” Zeppelin asked the doctor as soon as he finished examining Perseus.The doctor looked at Zeppelin, then at Ryan, his eyebrows raised. He eyed the men who had rushed Perseus to the hospital, panic evident in their expressions.They had brought Perseus in as if it were a life-threatening emergency.The doctor recalled how Zeppelin had snarled at him, demanding immediate attention for Perseus or threatening to have his license revoked.“Can I ask why your friend was rushed to the hospital?” the doctor inquired.“He’s our brother,” Zeppelin and Ryan corrected in unison.The doctor held up a hand. “Alright. Now, can I get an answer to my question?”Zeppelin took a deep breath to stay calm. He was desperate to know if Perseus was alright, but the doctor seemed intent on getting his answer first.“He collapsed,” Zeppelin replied. “We were talking to him, and he just collapsed.”“Collapsed while standing?” the doctor asked.“Yes,” Zeppelin confirmed. “So, is he alright now?”The
Perseus' eyes widened in disbelief as he saw the panel in front of him. Sherry had been selected as the second spouse, but he had no idea how that had happened.[Your blood has been mixed with hers, and she has become your partner too,] Iris explained. [I think you’re going to have a harem whether you like it or not.]Perseus frowned. ‘I'm so bad at loving having a harem. Besides, I can't say if I love them or not. I like them all the same.’[I know that. But where’s the choice in that?]“Are you listening to me?” Sherry bellowed, her voice snapping him back to reality. “I told you to pick only me, is that so hard?”Glancing at her, Perseus showed no emotion. He managed to pull her hand from his collar and peered at her intently.“I’m sorry,” he apologized. “I can't speak for them. You’ve already given the others a reason to agree to the harem. If you hadn’t shown that you were okay with it, they would have backed away when they heard I had a fiancée.”“Isn't there anyone you like the
Upon arriving at the company, Perseus was greeted by Adrianne and Vince. Vince’s gaze lingered on Eris a little longer than necessary before he spoke up.“Eris, you should join the rest of the gamers. The president will be busy until noon,” Vince informed her. “You can update him on your discussions with the others later.”Eris wanted to protest; she needed Perseus to help with the game since they were going to market it at the event the next day.“It’ll be alright, Eris,” Perseus reassured her, calming her down. “You can handle it on your own for a while, and I’ll be there by noon.”Eris sighed. “Okay.” She turned and headed towards the gaming section.Perseus watched her until she was out of sight, then turned his gaze back to Adrianne and Vince.“What’s going to keep me busy until noon?” Perseus asked, trying to recall his schedule.Adrianne smiled. “I think you’ve forgotten that the CEOs of other gaming companies have arranged an event to meet each other, and you’re supposed to at
Perseus glanced at Delinder. She was in a long silver dress and high heels, her gaze focused intently on him. “Okay. Why?”Delinder arched her brows, taking out her phone and holding it up for him to see. “You were supposed to reply to my texts,” she stated. “That was one of the rules of the streaming platform.”Perseus stared at her phone. “You sent a text?”She growled in frustration. “Didn’t you say that we should send a text?” she demanded. “We spent the amount needed to have a private meeting with you.”Perseus frowned, tempted to buy the streaming company and change the rules. However, there was no point in altering rules that had already benefited him greatly.“Are you willing to spend this private time with me here?” Perseus asked.She frowned at him. “No way!”“Have a little respect for my fiancée,” he replied. “She came here with me, and we are partners at this party. I don’t know who you are, and you don’t know me, so don’t look for me.”He brushed past her, Sherry still ho
Ava pointed an accusing finger at Sherry. “Who the hell are you to get involved in our conversation?”No one at the party said a word; they had no idea whose side to take. Both women belonged to the upper echelons of society, and no one wanted to risk offending anyone, so they chose to remain silent and neutral.Sherry winked at Ava, a thin smile on her lips. “I’m his fiancée, and he lets me say whatever I want to bitches like you.”Perseus glanced at Sherry and sighed.“I’m here with him too,” Delinder added, stepping closer. “Your husband is no match for Perseus, and I believe Perseus can take down all of your husband’s corporations in a blink.”Perseus glanced at Delinder, surprised she was helping him even though he hadn’t asked for it. Ava’s brows twitched, her grip on the glass tightened, and she scowled at them.“You’re asking for it!” Ava screamed like a banshee. “Guards!”The guards appeared immediately when called.“Get them out of here!” Ava ordered. “Or do you want to lose
Fritz glanced at the paparazzi in front of him, his eyes widening in surprise. “Bankrupt? What the hell are you talking about?”One of the reporters held a mic in front of him. “We received an anonymous tip informing us that your companies are going bankrupt and being claimed by someone else. Not only that but the illegal activities of your company have been exposed. How are you going to defend yourself against these allegations?”“Has your company gone bankrupt?”“Aren’t you supposed to be a wealthy man?”“How could you go bankrupt when you’re the one who usually makes others bankrupt?”“How does it feel to go bankrupt? You've done that to so many others—did someone finally do it to you?”Fritz’s eyes shifted from one person to another, speechless and utterly bewildered. His phone buzzed incessantly, adding to his frustration. He had to step away from the reporters, who followed his every move.Ava, on the other hand, looked pale. She hated being in the spotlight, especially for some