Chapter 273

As the newly appointed manager, Perseus was kept busy. He spent the entire morning in the office reviewing documents. When it was almost noon, he received a call from an unknown number. "Perseus speaking. Who's this?" "Hello, Dr. Caitford. It's me, Simon. Simon Pugh. Do you remember me? I lost to you that night when we went racing on Mount Fogview." Simon's voice was enthusiastic on the other end of the line. Perseus put down the document in his hand. "I remember you. You're the one whose father whipped him with a belt, right?" Simon almost choked from embarrassment but had to hold it in. "What's the matter? I'm at work and am very busy." Perseus didn't bother to argue with Simon. After all, he was just a young kid that simply wasn't worth getting worked up over. "Dr. Caitford, I need your help. A friend of mine seems to be seriously ill." Simon put aside his pride and got straight to the point. "Okay. Where are you? I'll come over." Perseus rarely refused to help the sic