Chapter 153

Before their arrival, Perseus had the information Tom sent him about the Bladecraft Organization. He knew Lance hadn't lied. "You'll be my watchdog now, same as Tom. Obey me and guard me well. You'll reap the benefits." Perseus then crushed his cigarette. "Of course, you can resent this. Call your men for a showdown. I'll be waiting." "Let's go." He and Tom strode away. Lance watched Perseus' retreating figure, his mind a storm. Perseus had let him go, yet revenge consumed his thoughts. He longed to be more than a watchdog, but he knew defiance against Perseus was impossible. "Where did he come from? Neptuna's never had someone this formidable," Lance muttered, his eyes narrowed. He doubted even Garth Miller, Neptuna's greatest expert, could stand against Perseus. "Let's go back!" After thinking it over, Lance decided to temporarily hold back his pride and signaled to his men to leave. … As they drove away, Tom's voice broke the silence. "Mr. Perseus, why not finish Lance?