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."

swiftly connected with Griffin's cheek. He didn't have much strength, but the act of

in front of Griffin and demanded, "Why

father vowed that as long as he lived, Uncle Brown would always have a

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

him money to retire

with a piercing stare, as if his experienced gaze could see right through

why I'm here

wave of unease washed over Mrs.

in, "Maybe my father saw the news about Dawson International nearing bankruptcy and sent you

let out a derisive

from the

was destined to fail.

he just stand by and watch Dawson International

clicked. "So, what brings you here today?" he asked