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."

didn't have much strength, but

protectively in front of Griffin and demanded, "Why

He chose to risk himself for your father, which left him disabled. Your father vowed that as long as he lived, Uncle Brown would always have a place with us. And you allowed this woman to mistreat Uncle Brown. You are so ungrateful. You couldn't even tell right from wrong. This is why the Dawson family has fallen

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

anymore... giving him money to retire wasn't

anticipated. He fixed Mrs. Dawson with a piercing stare, as if his

you know why I'm here today?" John

of unease washed

about Dawson International nearing bankruptcy and sent you to

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from the moment

with your lack of foresight, Dawson International was destined to

just stand by and watch Dawson International

what brings you