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?"

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

development; otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted such national

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

eyes, "Back then, were you planning to

stood by nonchalantly, signaling Leopold and Thomas

malevolence, "Of course to

I've met all sorts of people, but I never expected to raise a wolf in sheep's clothing. You hid it well,

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

Asher, and sneered, "Once I take over the Grimshaw family, your days

scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself. Despite everything

that so?" Ethan retorted, swinging a heavy blow at Oliver, who dodged, "You've

I might not be able to kill you

time to surpass him. Why did you have

bear me, then rejected us both. He's a monster, deserving of death. I was so close,

that's why,"

ashen, "No! You're the

ways you could've avenged your mother, yet you chose the most ineffectual. You knew the person behind you

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

by those who've

Did you think to overturn an era without considering the will

Vivienne claimed no high moral ground, her love for the country was influenced by her

accepting the task meant she had

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