Chapter 1262

Perseus had been tense since leaving the estate. The sheer number of people involved far exceeded his expectations, leaving him unsettled. He let out a dry scoff. "Fine, I'll play along." Just then, two sharp honks cut through the air. A sleek Maybach pulled up beside him, its window rolling down to reveal Nancy's radiant face. "Perseus, where are you headed? Let me give you a lift," she offered, her smile bright and inviting. Her charm made it difficult to decline, but Perseus tried to maintain some distance. "It's fine. I'm just heading nearby." This wasn't the first time Wyatt had tried to pair him with Nancy. "Get in! My grandfather's been pestering me to bring you down from the mountains." Nancy stepped out, grabbed Perseus, and dragged him into the car. She huffed, "I swear, men are impossible to figure out. Why so much hesitation?" Perseus frowned. "I'm not being hesitant, it's just—" She didn't let him finish. "Oh, don't tell me—it's because you're polite, or courteous,