Chapter 2580

Clarissa got out of bed first and went to the door. She turned back and said, "Wake up. Frankie and Liam are here." "Okay. Give me a minute." Perseus shook off the morning fog, freshened up, and headed downstairs. Liam, Frankie, and Fred were in the living room, sipping drinks, smoking, and chatting. Clarissa had stepped outside to make a phone call. "What's the matter? It's still early. Did something happen?" Perseus lifted a cup from the table and took a sip. He then immediately spat it out, grimacing. "Damn it! This isn't tea—it's coffee." "We're not in Xancent, and tea leaves are rare here. People in Soncera prefer coffee. If you want, I can have my men send tea from Xancent," Frankie said with a chuckle. "Coffee's not so bad," Fred offered. "Yeah, it's bitter, but it perks you up. Add a little sugar, and it's pretty good." He took another sip as if to prove his point. "Even back in Xancent, coffee's catching on," Fred added. "A lot of people think it's more sophisticated—