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.

without a word of 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 man; what's it to

what would you

his chair, not bothering to stand, his gaze coldly falling on Asher, who was still reeling from Oliver's scolding. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

not in good health. His visit today truly frightened me.

at Jasper, losing all

to keep a veneer of composure, "Jasper, that seems a bit much. Asher is still a Grimshaw. To bow to you... If word

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

Jasper was unimpressed. He snorted with disdain, his head held high, 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 admitting wrong to an elder?

felt like he was in the midst of a

senses, he caught

had the guts to act so

handle this fairly. Otherwise, how will we stand among the ancient warrior lineages? People will say the Grimshaw family preys


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

tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear

families' secrets. Then, the Grimshaw would become

family's word, especially since Asher's public challenge had already reached

traveled all the way from Northway

A liability, that's what his son

for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How

too harshly. We, the 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 due to Asher's recklessness. It's only right for

contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are you standing there for? Apologize to


"Dad!"


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