Chapter 2453

Perseus found himself completely at a loss for words. "It's only natural for you to be worried about your woman, but I guess my life's just expendable, huh?" Lavender's voice came through from the other end, laced with a sharp edge. Perseus explained, "That's not what I meant at all. It's just that—" Lavender cut him off, retorting, "What is it, Perseus? Is it that I'm not as precious as she is? Is it because I don't have huge assets like her? Is that why I'm beneath your notice?" Lavender, in a fit of pique, launched into a rapid-fire tirade, prattling on endlessly until Perseus felt his head pounding. "Alright, alright! I get it! I messed up, and I'm the one at fault? Is that enough?" Perseus had no choice but to apologize and concede. "Oh, now that's a surprise! You actually admitted you were wrong, huh?" Lavender seemed genuinely surprised. Though her voice still had that teasing, sarcastic edge, her tone had softened considerably. She then continued, "Go on, then. What exa