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,

his gaze coldly

he said, "You know I'm not in good health. His visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair that he apologizes by bowing his

Jasper, losing all semblance of his previously feigned gentlemanly demeanor, resembling nothing

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

many years of acquaintance, grant me this favor and

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

felt like he was in the midst of

regaining his senses, he caught

see? This explains why Asher had the guts to act so brazenly. It seems Mr. Oliver Grimshaw himself has little respect

we stand among the ancient warrior lineages? People will say

tell the

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

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

one would doubt the Perez family's word, especially since Asher's public challenge had already reached other

have traveled all

liability, that's what

if not for the circumstances, Oliver thought, "How did I end up with

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 him

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

"Dad!"