The Million-Dollar Heart

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.

A 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 family. He's a grown man; what's it to you if you apologize on his behalf?"

what would

bothering to stand, his gaze coldly falling on Asher, who

I think it's only fair that he apologizes by bowing his head. Isn't that reasonable?" "Jasper,

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

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

time with the Perez family. After a pause, he continued, "How about this? In consideration of our many years of acquaintance, grant

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

he was in the

senses,

on the uptake, he slumped onto Yuri's shoulder, "You see? This explains why Asher had the guts to act so brazenly. It seems Mr. Oliver Grimshaw himself has little respect for

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

wasn't a fool; he could tell the Perez brothers were outright threatening

warrior lineage would

other families' secrets. Then, the Grimshaw would become enemies of all

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

Oliver wouldn't have traveled all

liability, that's what

heart, wishing he could kick Asher if not for the circumstances,

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 him to apologize

with contempt, "You good-for-nothing,

"Dad!"