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 a servant striking his master dealt a heavy blow

protectively in front of

to Griffin, "Uncle 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

"We're not ungrateful. Uncle Brown is

giving him money to retire wasn't

moment John had anticipated. He fixed Mrs. Dawson with a piercing stare, as if his experienced gaze

why I'm here today?" John asked her

unease

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

a derisive snort,

the

lack of foresight, Dawson International was destined to

just stand by and watch Dawson International

clicked. "So, what brings you here