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.

am his elder, and he dared to shout at me, pointing fingers. We haven't settled this account yet, and you think you can

Oliver halted, "And what

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

His visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair that

bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his previously feigned gentlemanly demeanor, resembling nothing more than a petty and impotent ruffian in his

a bit much. Asher is still a Grimshaw. To bow to you... If word gets out, how will he command respect

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

"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 admitting wrong to an elder? Or is it that

he was in the midst of a buzzing

his senses, he caught

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

I don't think Mr. Oliver Grimshaw is the type to be hypocritical or sanctimonious. 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 not protect weaker families,


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

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

would become enemies of

one would doubt the Perez family's word, especially since Asher's public challenge

Otherwise, Oliver wouldn't have traveled all the way from

that's what

in his heart, wishing he could kick Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did I

ancient warrior lineages, share honor and disgrace. Though you've forsaken the ancestral covenant of seclusion, I still hold some regard for your father. So, today's events were indeed

contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are


"Dad!"


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