Chapter 2543

It was time for a passionate battle to ensue, and before long, in the stillness of the late night, Perseus and Clarissa lay curled up in each other's embrace until the shrill beeping of Perseus' phone cut through the silence. "Who's calling? It's the middle of the night, for goodness' sake! Why can't you just let me sleep in peace?" Perseus sat up slowly, rubbing his aching lower back. His prolonged "engagement" had indeed taken its toll, leaving him feeling quite worn out. Frankie, on the other end of the line, sensed Perseus' irritation and quickly explained, "It's Frankie calling, Perseus! It seems like something has happened to Fatty Liam." Perseus, who had just managed to light a cigarette, froze for a second at the news. "Huh? Didn't he get abducted by Mano Nera? I've already sent people to get him. What happened?" Perseus even took a moment to verify the time. He mused that the time was correct, leading him to wonder if Frankie had lost his marbles. "I know he's been abduct