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.

dark glint passed through Jasper's aged eyes. As Oliver turned to leave, he said calmly, "Hold on. Oliver, your son came here today to provoke the Perez family without a word of reason. I am his elder, and he dared to shout at me, pointing

Oliver halted, "And what

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I'm not in good health. His visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair that he apologizes

he bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his previously

of composure, "Jasper, that seems a bit much. Asher is still a Grimshaw. To

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 slide. Should you need anything in the future, the Grimshaw

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

ears, felt like he was

Finally regaining his senses,

uptake, he slumped onto Yuri's shoulder, "You see? This explains why Asher had the guts to act so

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


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

he didn't comply, by tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear of the Grimshaw family's bullying. Flaunting their power, disregarding

the Grimshaw family was after other families' secrets. Then, the Grimshaw would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those

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

traveled

A liability, that's what

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

speaks 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

He kicked Asher again, his voice laced with contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are you standing there for? Apologize to Mr.


"Dad!"


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