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?"

"And what would you propose,

to stand, his gaze coldly falling on Asher, who

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

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

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

our many years of acquaintance, grant me this

if you renege on it later? I want his apology today! Oliver, don't talk to

his ears, felt like he was

his senses, he caught

explains why Asher had the guts to act so brazenly.

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

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

tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear of the Grimshaw family's bullying. Flaunting their power,

would become enemies of all ancient warrior lineages. Even those who once considered alliances would think twice, questioning the Grimshaw

since Asher's public challenge had

all the way from Northway

liability, that's what

he could kick Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did I end up with such

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

"You good-for-nothing, what

"Dad!"