Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 435

John shook his head, "Not at all."

Griffin was caught off guard.

John didn't seem in a rush to explain himself. Instead, he took a moment to scan the room. There were only a few familiar faces among the Dawson family's staff; most were new hires. His expression grew serious. Turning to Griffin, he asked, "Where's Chef Brown?"

Griffin felt a wave of shame wash over him, though he couldn't quite pinpoint why, and he lowered his gaze.

Mrs. Dawson stepped in, her tone defensive, "Chef Brown was always making a mess of things, so I gave him a bit of money to retire peacefully."

John's face remained emotionless as he asked, "Really? And just how much did you give him?"

Mrs. Dawson, brimming with self-satisfaction, replied, "A few thousand. Considering how clumsy and slow he was, that was more than generous."

connected with Griffin's cheek. He didn't have much

fuming, stepped protectively in front of Griffin and demanded, "Why did you

Brown saved your father's life. If he hadn't turned the car around during that accident, your father and I wouldn't be here today. He chose to risk himself for your father, which left him disabled. Your father vowed that

retorted, "We're not ungrateful. Uncle Brown is just foo old now, and

money to

Mrs. Dawson with a piercing stare, as if

why I'm here today?"

of unease

saw the news about Dawson International

out a derisive snort,

knew from the

that with your lack of foresight, Dawson International was destined

sank, "How could he just

clicked. "So, what brings