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 fingers. We haven't settled this account yet, and you think you can just leave like that? You're belittling the Perez

"And what would you

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With a mocking laugh, he said, "You know I'm not in good health. His visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair that he apologizes by bowing his head. Isn't that reasonable?" "Jasper, you're

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

keep a 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

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 family

later? I want his apology today! Oliver, don't talk to me about commanding respect. I am the head of

he was in the

senses,

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

ancient warrior lineages? People will say the Grimshaw


"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.

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

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

wouldn't have traveled all

that's

Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did I end

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

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


"Dad!"


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