His Way Back to Supremacy novel Chapter 9

"So? Are there any good people locked up in prison?"

The moment Catherine's words fell, Egbert hung his head in shame, opting not to say anything. Randolph's expression darkened even more.

However, Perseus remained impassive.

He had learned to accept what had happened to him three years ago. Now, his heart throbbed in pain for Egbert and Lindsay's suffering. They got mocked and ridiculed by others because of him, after all.

How did they live their lives over the past three years?

"Cath, Perseus isn't an ex-convict. Even if he is, the nation has already forgiven him, hasn't it? You have no right to criticize him at all.

"You think having him as a cousin is shameful, don't you? Do you even remember how his SAT scores surpassed yours by a million miles back then?"

Then, Randolph took a deep breath before announcing his decision. "No matter what, you must arrange a job position for Perseus. We'll feel a lot better if you can lend him a hand at work. Also—"

"Alright, alright! Stop babbling already! Fine, I'll help him, okay?"

Catherine waved her hand impatiently. Then, she said to Perseus, "Wait for me at the foyer tomorrow at 8:00 am sharp. I'll take you to the company and get your interview all sorted out.

"But you mustn't tell anyone that you're my cousin, alright? Okay, I'm very busy, so goodbye!"

"Ugh! Cath is so rude!" Randolph grumbled, a mixture of anger and exasperation shown on his face.

Then, he flashed Egbert and Perseus a bitter smile. "Don't take her attitude to heart. Since Cath has already agreed, she'll definitely help Perseus out."

"Okay. We won't disturb your rest, then. We'll be leaving now."

Now that Egbert had achieved his purpose, he deemed that it was time for him and Perseus to leave.

"Gabriella, we're leaving now. Sorry for disturbing you."

"Then why are you still coming here despite knowing that your presence disturbs me? You must be doing that on purpose! Hmph!"

After Gabriella was done with her sheet mask, she sashayed into the bathroom without caring about how stormy Randolph's expression was.

"Take care on your way home, alright? Do you have money? You know what, just take a cab home."

As Randolph spoke, he pulled out his wallet so that he could give Egbert some money. But the latter quickly turned him down.

Once they entered the elevator, Egbert said, "Perseus, please don't hate your aunt and cousin. It's normal for them to have biased opinions about us. Your uncle has been helping us out over the past few years. Anyone would've disliked us if we were to keep troubling them."

"I don't hate them," Perseus replied as he shook his head.

He didn't say that just to comfort Egbert. It was true that he didn't hate Gabriella and Catherine.

There was only one person he hated the most—Rochelle.

"Good."

Egbert's eyes glinted as he looked at Perseus. "Remember to wake up early tomorrow so that you can go to the company with Cath. Don't be picky with the jobs offered to you.

"I believe that you'll be able to succeed in your career as long as you put your heart and soul into it. Focus on earning more money and marrying a good woman. That way, your mother and I will finally be able to relax."

"Got it, Dad. Let's go home."

Despite his relaxed tone, Perseus wasn't calm in the slightest.

Both of them walked home afterward.

Vincent had already gone to bed by the time Perseus and Egbert reached home. Perseus wanted to have a nice long talk with his parents, but Lindsay quickly ushered him to wash up for bed the moment she found out that he'd be going to work with Catherine.

Left without a choice, Perseus could only do what he was told.

As he lay on his bed, he thought about his plans for tomorrow. He decided to look for Rochelle once he was done with the interview.

Perseus needed to settle the score no matter what. He wasn't doing it for himself. He was doing it for Egbert and Lindsay, who had to live with shame over the past three years.

Also, how the hell did that bastard, Gilbert, get together with Rochelle? Why were they getting married soon?

Of course, there was also the matter of Vincent's illness.

Mycotoxicosis was a slow-acting poison with an antidote that was almost impossible for one to get their hands on. In order to produce the antidote, Perseus would need to come up with a way to gather a huge array of rare medicinal herbs.

Ethan and Olivia had already died in the tragic accident. Perseus mustn't let anything happen to their only son.

"I'm back now. From now on, I won't let anyone bully my family!" he thought firmly.

Soon, Perseus fell asleep soundly.

When Perseus woke up early the next day, Lindsay had already taken Vincent to his kindergarten. Egbert was in the midst of getting ready for his business at the stall.

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