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?"

halted, "And what would you

to stand, his gaze

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 crossing

bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of

darkened as well, but compared to his son, he managed to 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 command

didn't 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

today! Oliver, don't talk to me about commanding respect. I am the head

covering his ears, felt like he was in

his senses, he caught

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

in sync with him, added, "What are you talking about, bro? I 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

tell the Perez brothers were

didn't comply, by tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear of

become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those

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

Oliver wouldn't have traveled all the way from

that's what his

Asher if not for the circumstances,

seclusion, I still hold some regard for your father. So, today's events were indeed due to Asher's recklessness. It's only

with contempt, "You good-for-nothing, what are you standing

"Dad!"