Chapter 2049

Perseus returned to Neptuna where spring was in full bloom, and his down jacket felt a little cumbersome. He let out a heavy exhale, and a rare smile formed on his face. Just as he was about to head out to the parking lot and drive home, Grant and Fred caught up to him. Being the grandson, Fred had no choice but to abide by Wyatt's wishes. He had to tag along and attempt to appease Perseus. Ignoring Fred, Perseus shook Grant's hand and queried, "You're not heading back to Leyfic Valley, Mr. Castillo?" "I want to, but I can't. Even if I did go back there, all I'd do is visit some old friends and pay a visit to my wife's grave." Grant was a smart man—an academician—and he wasn't the conniving type. Looking Perseus straight in the eye, he said, "I need your help, Perseus." Perseus silently withdrew his hand, his expression darkening. He had to give that sly old Wyatt credit for knowing how to keep his cool. Wyatt was asking Perseus for a favor, but he painted it as a threat. And on