Drake's heart trembled, and he swiftly concealed himself out of sight. Camping out lately hadn't even allowed him a clear glimpse of Persephone.

Meanwhile, Bianca's relentless phone calls persisted.

"Dickinson, what are you up to all day? I asked you to take a child, not divine apples. Is it really that challenging?"

'Damn it!' Drake cursed silently. 'Stealing those apples might indeed be easier!'

Despite his inner frustrations, he forced a smile. "Heh... Ms. Bianca, t-this isn't a cakewalk! I've been keeping a close watch these days. Those bodyguards are all armed. I'll get shot at if I rashly try to snatch the kid!"

"You're worthless." Bianca scoffed. "I've greased palms on my end, and you're letting me down!"

Drake suppressed his anger and remained silent.

up!" Bianca pressed on. "If you can't get this done, forget about your presidential suite and a single cent! Go back to

His time in Centrolis had spoiled him with city extravagances, nightlife, and the

situation, treated him with great respect, believing him to be some sort of VIP. It was a life beyond

into the phone. "Ms.

out a

I'll find a way, alright?" Drake assured her. "A little

you're true to

hung up, leaving Drake anxious and unsure of his

his limited brainpower to think things through. The child Bianca desired was

close to Persephone, could he snatch a girl with a similar upbringing? He could ask for

to himself, thinking he was rather clever. This should

made a pit stop at a

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