The man shoved the older woman, causing her to stagger backward, her hands flailing for balance.“A mistake!” He bellowed. “Does your apology buy me a new shirt?!”The woman flinched, although the man's words embarrassed her. She managed to keep her composure. She was used to being spoken to like that.“I can help with the laundry on your shirt if you don't mind,” she muttered softly. “How dare you?!” He yelled. “What made you think I would let you touch my shirt?! It is worth more than your family together.”Despite his harsh remarks, the woman was ready to apologize. “I'm sorry about your shirt; what can I do to make amends?” Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her anxiety. Hearing this, the man's lips curled into a smile. “What can you do? Well, I will let you off only if you kneel and apologize to me.” The woman's eyes widened in disbelief. “What?”“You said that you were going to do whatever I wanted. Kneel and apologize, and I will let you off.”The woman hesitated.“Why
Perseus stared at his aunt, who was acting like a teenager. He sometimes wonders if she was a teenager trapped in the body of an adult.“I'm glad you like it, Aunt,” Perseus muttered, knowing fully well that he was going to be questioned half to death when they got out of the public eye.The nurses, who had previously ignored Gabrielle, exchanged frowns as they watched Perseus walk away with his aunt."If I knew he was wealthy, I would've helped his aunt and earned his favor," one nurse murmured regretfully."You ruined our chance! If you hadn't reminded me about risking our jobs, I would be with him now!" Another nurse lamented, her determination shining through despite the missed opportunity. "I must marry into wealth, and I won't rest until he's mine!""You said the same thing when you saw the Gold Herald," a third nurse pointed out.The second nurse glared at her. "Not until I saw him. Just watch—I'll be his wife one day!"Perseus, having just entered his uncle's ward, sneezed for
Perseus stood on the front porch of the Sullivan's. There were three guards in front of him. “I'm here to pick up Eriane.” He told them. “Let me meet your boss.” The men stared at him like he had just spit out nonsense. “You have to have an invitation before you can get in.” One informed him. With no time to waste, Perseus seized the first man by the collar, poised to strike, until a voice halted him.“Brother! What are you doing?” Eriane? Perseus' head snapped in the direction of the voice, and he found his cousin standing there. Relief washed through him, but then he saw the reciprocal of Roman next to her, and anger came surging through. “Are you okay?” Perseus dropped the man and was about to rush to her. Several men popped out and surrounded Perseus, making it impossible for him to go through. “Brother, what are you doing here? Did Mom tell you about it?” Eriane asked as she clutched tightly to Almond. “You see, I'm fine, and I am getting married soon.”Blood drained from
The ground-breaking entry of the newcomer shocked them. All the men in the room glanced up at where Timtat had just popped out from. He got into the room through the roof.“Boss, what should I do to them?” Timtat inquired. “How many broken bones do you want?” Perseus glanced at his cousin, knowing that if Timtat acted, Almond would swiftly cut the rope.“Iris, what is the rate of me getting to Eriane before the rope gets cut off?” [89%]“What is the rate of me distracting Almond?” [23%]“Should Timtat be enough distraction?”[72%]Perseus slipped his phone into his pocket. 'Timtat, why don't you break their bones like you did with Terry?”Timrat glanced at Perseus in confusion but decided to play along. “Yes boss.”Almond scrutinized Perseus, yet Perseus remained unreadable for some unknown reason.“How could he have possibly taken down Master Terry?! That's impossible!” Almond crackled in laughter. Perseus lips pressed against each other. He leaned in to Timtat and whispered. “
Perseus rubbed his ear. “I went back home to settle something.”“You could have called! Do you know how worried I have been? I spent the whole night waiting for you, and now I have dark eye circles!” “You can still go back to bed, you know?” Perseus muttered.“I have morning classes!” She yelled. “Mathematics class with you, and you know Ms. Tisha hates anyone late to her class.”“What's the time?” Perseus asked. “It's freaking 9:30 am, and the class is beginning at 11 am! Don't tell me you haven't gotten dressed yet!” “I am just waking up,” Perseus replied honestly. He was getting ready for Sherry to scream at him when Eriane walked into his room. “Eriane, you are up!” His eyes brightened as he saw her.Her head was going low, and she looked embarrassed. “I am sorry for what I did. I made you risk your life to save me. I feel so terrible.” Eriane apologizes, tears trickling down her face. “Is that a female voice?” Sherry asked. Perseus nodded, even though she couldn't see him
“I can help you craft a plan if you want.” Almond offered, but his father turned him down. “No, your plan almost got you killed. I'm still wondering how you were still able to speak.” Mr. Sullivan yelled. “Then what, Dad?” Max asked. A huge grin spread across Mr. Sullivan's face. Don't bother. I'm going to have him crawling and begging for forgiveness.``Max liked the sound of that; however, there was something on his mind. “You have to get the girl too; she did this to my face.” “Don't take any girls; he only gets mad if he sees them with you,” Almond murmured. “Go for him alone, and then we will go for the girls.”“Easy for you to say.” Roman snapped. “That was exactly what I did, yet he ended up beating up our gang.” Almond gave him a look that said it was all his fault, and Roman shrugged it off.“Dad is different,” Max announced. “Would he be able to deal with that leach?”Mr. Sullivan nodded, his eyes darkening at the thought of what he was going to do.“If we bring him dow
Perseus found a man staring down at him, and it turned out to be a waiter wanting to get their orders. “One cup of cappuccino, please,” Perseus muttered. Lexi studied him. “No way you are having that; I am going to order real food.” He nodded, although that wasn't what he wanted. Lexi made her order, and as soon as the waiter left, her gaze returned to him. “You don't eat much, do you?” She inquired. “You didn't touch your food at the other restaurant.” “That's because I ate a lot before meeting you.” “Oh, I didn't realize.” They said nothing to each other and just waited for the food to arrive. The waiter had just placed the food on the table and wiped away a great meal when the corner of Perseus's eyes caught someone familiar. His brows twitched. “Lexi, you said nothing about her being out.” Lexi, who was already digging into her food, stared at him in confusion. “Who?” “Celia. When did she get out?”Lexi raised a brow at him. “How did you know that she was arrested?”Pers
Lexi's eyes widened in disbelief at the unfolding events.[Have you gone crazy, host?!][You kissed someone when there was Sherry!]Perseus pulled away, and Lexi's eyes rounded in shock. Her face flushed as she realized that he had kissed her in front of so many people. “I have a girlfriend, Celia, and I am also engaged. Why would I be obsessed over a lady like you who dates men old enough to be her father?” Perseus inquired. Celia's teeth gritted; she couldn't believe that he was already over her.“Do you think kissing her would change the fact that you are still pestering your ex?!” Thomas snarled. Perseus ignored Thomas and returned to his seat. He continued eating and acting like the others weren't there.“Eat more vegetables.” He mumbled as he added it to Lexi's plate. Lexi tried to convince herself that it was all an act for the audience. Her heart couldn't stop racing, and she couldn't look him in the eye.“Thank you.” She murmured.Thomas' face turned red when Perseus kept