Chapter 154

Perseus gave Clarissa a chilling stare. "Stop giving me that look. Are we getting a room or not? If we are, I'll give you the Millennium Licorice. If not, I'm throwing it away." Feeling unnerved under Perseus' intense gaze, Clarissa dropped her flirtatious demeanor and got straight to the point. "Is that a threat?" Perseus' eyebrow arched and, a hint of coldness flickered in his gaze. The mention of the Millennium Licorice sparked a pang of regret. He should have sought the Bladecraft Organization's assistance in collecting rare herbs. Their vast network, stretching far beyond Neptuna, made finding those herbs a much simpler task. "A threat? Hell no! Just think of it as a deal. Spend a night with me, and the Millennium Licorice is yours! How about tonight?" Clarissa said, tilting her chin defiantly. Perseus studied her for a moment, and a laugh escaped him. She had altered her usual approach because she sensed something in Perseus that she desired. "What's so funny?" Clarissa