Chapter 244

Bernard's ears were ringing from the slap. Half of his face was burning with pain. As he opened his mouth, blood trickled out. The blow snapped him back to reality. Perseus wasn't an ordinary person. He was a wolf in sheep's clothing. He said he was from the fire department. That couldn't be the truth! What kind of fireman would keep millions of cash in his trunk? What kind of fireman could make someone as ruthless as Lance obey him? Bernard realized he had messed with the wrong person. "Sir, I was wrong. I don't want a single cent. I'll return you all the money. I was wrong. Please let us go. I'll even bend my knees to you." Despite being a small-time thug, Bernard was quick-witted. When faced with someone stronger, he immediately fell to his knees. He banged his head on the floor until his forehead was red and swollen. Blood began to seep out his forehead. Yet, as a small-time thug, he was spineless. Perseus was momentarily stunned and speechless. He had planned to break some