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

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

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

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

money to retire

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

here today?"

unease washed over

father saw the news about Dawson International nearing bankruptcy and sent

a derisive

from the moment

was destined to fail. Whether it

heart sank, "How could he just

something clicked. "So, what brings you