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 strength,

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

spoke directly 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 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

not ungrateful. Uncle Brown is just foo old now, and he

him money to retire wasn't

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

here today?"

of unease washed over

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

a derisive snort,

the moment

was destined to fail. Whether it goes bankrupt

sank, "How could he just stand by and

brings you here today?" he