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."

finished than John's hand swiftly connected with Griffin's cheek. He didn't have much strength, but the act

of Griffin and

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

Dawson, still arguing, retorted, "We're not ungrateful. Uncle Brown is just foo

giving him money to

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

why I'm here today?" John

wave of unease washed over

saw the news about Dawson International nearing bankruptcy and sent you to

a derisive

the moment

of foresight, Dawson International was destined

sank, "How could he just

"So, what brings you here