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?"

involvement of Vivienne and Percival, acting on behalf of the government, indicated the gravity of the situation. The state feared that the entire ancient warrior

been a recent development;

smile, Ethan replied, "When did I start? It's been so long, I've forgotten. Probably around when I was

frowned, then narrowed his eyes, "Back then, were you

Thomas to halt, as the group

grin widened, hinting at malevolence, "Of course to kill

laughter, "Ha! In my life, I've met all sorts of people, but

looked up, his eyes filled with intense hatred,

and sneered, "Once I take over

me?" Oliver scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself. Despite everything I taught you,

a heavy blow at Oliver,

been at the fifth level for a while. While I might not

and Percival, "I just needed more time to surpass him. Why did you have to intervene now? Why not wait until I could kill him with my own

forced my mother, made her bear me, then rejected us both. He's

you're foolish, that's why," Vivienne replied

turned ashen, "No!

smirked, "There were many ways you could've avenged your mother, yet you chose the most ineffectual. You knew the person behind you was using the Elixir of Life as a facade, seeking to overturn this era and rule

development is built on the sacrifices of countless heroes. Our people's happiness

those

to overturn an era without considering the will of the nation, the

love for the country was influenced by

nation, accepting the task meant she had

contend with her, and even if she fell,