The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 754







Using his cane with a metallic bottom, Oliver smacked it hard against Asher's knee.


Thud!


Already unstable on his feet, Asher crumpled forward, kneeling directly in Jasper's direction!


Asher's eyes widened, full of disbelief.


Oliver, without sparing him a glance, bowed slightly toward Jasper, "Jasper, forgive my lack of guidance. My apologies for the trouble my son has caused. Rest assured, upon our return, I'll discipline him strictly. We've overstayed our welcome today. Should you need anything in the future, do not hesitate to call me. I'll take my leave now so as not to disturb your afternoon respite."


Jasper raised an eyebrow, momentarily unsure of what play Oliver was staging.


Just moments before, Oliver seemed ready to cripple his sons without a second thought, but now he was puffing himself up like an indignant wolf!


But to leave such a mess and just walk away?


That wasn't going to be so easy.

the Perez family without a word of reason. I am his elder, and he dared to shout at me, pointing fingers.

Oliver halted, "And what would you propose,

on Asher, who was still reeling from Oliver's scolding. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest

me. I think it's only fair that

all semblance of his previously feigned gentlemanly demeanor, resembling nothing more

keep a veneer of composure, "Jasper, that seems a bit

truly didn't want to waste more time with the Perez family. After a pause, he continued, "How about this? In consideration of our many years of acquaintance, grant me this favor and let this incident

if you renege on it later? I want his apology today! Oliver, don't talk to me about

felt like he was in the midst of

his senses,

This explains why Asher had the guts to

we stand among the ancient warrior lineages? People will say the Grimshaw family preys on the weak. As a venerable member of the ancient warrior lineages, not only do they not protect weaker families, but they also attempt to seize their secrets.


"Enough!" Oliver wasn't a fool; he could tell the Perez brothers were outright threatening him!

ancient warrior lineage would hear of the Grimshaw family's bullying. Flaunting their power, disregarding old

Grimshaw would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those

Perez family's word, especially since Asher's public challenge had

traveled all the way from

liability, that's what

kick Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did I end up with such a

forsaken the ancestral covenant of seclusion, I still hold some regard for your father. So, today's events were indeed due

again, his voice laced with contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are you standing


"Dad!"


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