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,

stand, his gaze coldly falling on Asher, who was

visit today truly frightened me. I think it's only fair that he apologizes by

semblance of

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

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

about 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 bowing and admitting wrong to an elder? Or is it that the Grimshaw family looks down on the

was

senses, he caught Jasper's

he slumped onto Yuri's shoulder, "You see? This explains why Asher had the guts to

will we stand among the ancient warrior lineages? People will say the Grimshaw family preys on the weak. As a

tell the Perez brothers were outright threatening

he didn't comply, by tomorrow, the entire ancient warrior lineage would hear of the Grimshaw family's bullying. Flaunting their power, disregarding old

Then, the Grimshaw would become enemies of all ancient warrior

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

all the

liability, that's what

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

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

good-for-nothing, what are you standing

"Dad!"