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 you propose,

firmly in his chair, not bothering to stand, his gaze coldly falling on

frightened me. I think

Clenching his teeth, he bellowed at Jasper, losing all semblance of his previously feigned

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

years of acquaintance, grant me this favor and let this incident slide. Should you need anything

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 family, his elder. What's so shameful about

covering his ears, felt like he was in the midst of

regaining his senses, he

"You see? This explains why Asher had the guts to act so brazenly. It seems Mr. Oliver Grimshaw

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 the other lineages

he could tell the Perez brothers

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

would become enemies of

especially since Asher's public challenge

wouldn't have traveled all the way

what his

in his heart, wishing he could kick Asher if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did

speaks too 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 father. So, today's events were indeed due to Asher's recklessness. It's only right for

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

"Dad!"