Chapter 1971

Seamus' roar jolted Fat Jim. He felt fortunate they were communicating over the phone. He firmly believed Seamus would have no qualms shooting him dead if they were face to face. "Calm down, Mr. Seamus," he said, falling into a momentary silence before taking a deep breath. "After all, didn't you bring this upon yourself?" "What did you say?" Seamus gnashed his teeth. "I've never seen anyone failing to win a woman's heart so hard!" Fat Jim remarked. "Shut up!" Seamus bellowed, smashing his phone against the wall. The other two bodyguards exchanged glances before retreating carefully, closing the door. Despite not being a smoker, Seamus lit a cigarette and took a long puff as he found himself alone in the house. Memories played in his head. In Centrolis, at the Hamertons, no matter where they were, Persephone had always been his most loyal knight. However, he understood the gap in their status. He was destined to look up to her and protect her from beneath, never standing shou