Chapter 21

Perseus smiled and nodded to Kent and Nancy. He understood that they were treating him to dinner not just for saving Wyatt but for other reasons as well. The first was to assess his skills; the second was to win over him. Naturally, this stemmed from his extraordinary medical skills. While it seemed a bit snobbish and calculated, Perseus didn't mind. What was the point of living if no one needed him? The three dined for about half an hour. Noticing Nancy and Kent were inebriated, Perseus politely excused himself and left. "Dad, what do you think?" As soon as Perseus left, Nancy, who'd been acting drunk, instantly sobered up. Kent mirrored her. Taking a sip of his drink, he said, "His medical skills are undeniable. You could try his method for your hair loss." "I'll get the results tomorrow and report to your grandfather. Until then, stay friendly with him, but keep a distance. Don't get tricked into taking off your clothes for a few strands of hair, alright?" Kent still har