Chapter 1709

"I was hoping you'd surprise me tonight, but I guess I was just hoping for too much," Phanes said with a sneer. Having said that, she turned on her heel and walked away, adding, "You may only see Camilla after you've reached the ninth floor of the Astral Tower and claimed the Caitford family's prized item. You're such a weakling! How could you deserve to have a woman by your side?" "Fuck!" Perseus exclaimed. He had been looking forward to seeing Camilla the next day, but Phanes had dashed his hopes. Phanes made no response and vanished into the obscurity of night. "Damn it!" Perseus exclaimed, slamming his fist on the table in frustration. … Perseus was roused from his slumber early the following morning by a phone call from Dominic. Upon answering, he learned that Dominic had already arrived at the airport. "In that case, wait for me. I'll be there in an hour." Having refreshed himself, Perseus hurriedly left for the airport, only to discover, to his surprise, that in additio