The Million-Dollar Heart

Ethan was utterly shocked.

He had thought Percival was merely testing the waters, but now...

It was clear Percival had all the evidence he needed.

Weighing his options, Ethan found Samantha of little concern. To him, she was nothing more than an old witch, delusional if she thought she could ensnare him.

His interest in Samantha was purely because she was working on a so-called "Elixir of Life," and since she was his aunt's protégé, he felt obligated to protect her at all costs.

However, despite Samantha's advanced age, her seductive tactics varied each time, igniting his desires in a way that gave him a perverse thrill.

Even if Samantha failed to produce the Elixir of Life, keeping her around for his own pleasure seemed like a viable option.

But now, he had to make a decision.

Seeing him silent, Oliver's face darkened. He slapped Ethan across the face, his voice thunderous, "You scoundrel! What have you done?"

The slap was charged with inner strength, heavy, causing Ethan's mouth to bleed. Wiping the blood from his lips, Ethan stared back malevolently, "What have I done? I've taken control, trampling you all underfoot!"

Hearing this, Asher burst out in rage, pointing at Ethan, "I knew it! You heartless beast, always up to no good!"

Asher then turned to Oliver, "Dad, take a good look. This is your chosen successor? He's going to ruin the Grimshaw legacy!"

Oliver was furious, "When did you start plotting this?"

of Vivienne and Percival, acting on behalf of the government, indicated

a recent development; otherwise, it wouldn't

start? It's been so long, I've forgotten. Probably around when I

his eyes, "Back then, were you planning to replace

by nonchalantly, signaling Leopold and Thomas to halt, as the group quietly observed

hinting at malevolence,

met all sorts of people, but I never

hidden it well, would you have taught me your powers?" Ethan looked up, his eyes filled with intense hatred, "I

his gaze settling on Asher, and sneered, "Once I take over the Grimshaw family, your days

"Don't flatter yourself. Despite everything I taught you, you're still a

Ethan retorted, swinging a heavy blow at Oliver, who dodged, "You've reached the fifth

while. While I might not be

more time to surpass him. Why did you have to intervene now? Why not wait until I could

her bear me, then rejected us both. He's a monster, deserving

you're foolish, that's why,"

face turned ashen, "No! You're the

chose the most ineffectual. You knew the person behind you was using the Elixir of Life as a facade, seeking to

on the sacrifices of countless heroes. Our people's

those who've

without considering the will of

Vivienne claimed no high moral ground, her love

the task meant she

individual seeking to disrupt this era would have to contend with her, and even if she fell, countless others