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.

reason. I am his elder, and he dared to shout at me, pointing fingers. We haven't settled this account yet, and you think you can just leave like that? You're belittling the Perez family. He's a grown

what would you

bothering to stand, his gaze coldly falling on Asher, who was still reeling from Oliver's scolding. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find

in good health. His visit today truly frightened me. I

Asher finally snapped back to reality. Clenching his teeth, he bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his previously feigned gentlemanly demeanor, resembling nothing more than a petty and impotent

as well, but compared to his son, he managed to keep a veneer of composure, "Jasper, that seems a bit much. Asher is still a Grimshaw. To bow to you...

After a pause, he continued, "How about this? In consideration of our many years of acquaintance,

uncompromising, "Don't talk to me about what may or may not be. What good is your favor if you renege on it later? I want his apology today! Oliver, don't talk to me about commanding respect. I am the head of the Perez family, his elder. What's so shameful about bowing and

covering his ears, felt like he was in the

his senses,

see? This explains why Asher had the guts to act so brazenly. It seems Mr. Oliver Grimshaw himself has little

He'll surely handle this fairly. Otherwise, how will 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


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

comply, by tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear of the Grimshaw family's bullying. Flaunting

Then, the Grimshaw would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those who once considered alliances would think twice,

Perez family's word, especially since Asher's public challenge had already reached other ancient warrior

wouldn't have traveled all

A liability, that's what

kick Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought,

Though you've forsaken the ancestral covenant of seclusion, I still hold some regard for your

"You good-for-nothing, what are you standing


"Dad!"


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