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. We haven't settled this account yet, and

"And what would

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

"You know I'm not in good health. His visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair

At Jasper's words, Asher finally snapped back to reality. Clenching his teeth, he bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his

veneer of composure, "Jasper, that seems a bit much. Asher is still a Grimshaw. To bow to you... If word gets out, how will he command respect within our

our many years of acquaintance, grant me this favor and let this incident slide. Should you need anything in the future, the Grimshaw family will not

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 the Grimshaw family looks down on the

like he was in

his senses, he caught Jasper's

This explains why Asher had the guts to act

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, but


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

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

after other families' secrets. Then, the Grimshaw would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those who once considered alliances would think twice, questioning

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

wouldn't have traveled

A liability, that's

for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did

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

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


"Dad!"


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