Chapter 2604

"It's almost midnight. Once the clock strikes 12, the price of the information I told you about will double. Have you made up your mind?" Tercero paused before adding, "Only three minutes left until midnight." "To hell with that!" Perseus hung up with a second thought. It was clear to him now. What was meant to be, would be. What wasn't, never would. The more anxious Tercero sounded, the more obvious it became that she needed Dragon Essence. And her desperation also proved just how rare it truly was. What kind of fool would give something like that away so easily? At this point, it was a test of endurance—who could hold out the longest. Perseus took it a step further. He switched off his phone and slept soundly through the night. The next morning, when Perseus woke, the manor was empty. Fred had already left, saying he had arrangements to make for his men. Nancy was gone too. She left a note behind which read, "Thank you, Mr. Caitford. I'll see you again tonight." That was it.