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.

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

halted, "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

to reality. Clenching his teeth, he bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his

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

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 will not hesitate to

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

his ears, felt like he was in the

senses, he

explains why Asher had the guts to act so

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 they also attempt to seize their secrets. How will they face


"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.

would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those who once considered alliances would

especially since Asher's public

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

A liability, that's what his son

he could kick Asher if not for the

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

again, his voice laced with contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are


"Dad!"


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