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?"

government, indicated the

couldn't have been a recent development; otherwise, it

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

were you planning to replace me, or

Thomas to halt, as the group

grin widened, hinting at malevolence,

of people, but I never expected to

looked up, his eyes filled with intense hatred, "I groveled and flattered you,

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

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

retorted, swinging a heavy blow

level for a while. While I might not be able

"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

then rejected us both. He's a monster, deserving of death. I

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

face turned ashen, "No! You're the ones

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 once again. Yet, you blindly

is built on the sacrifices of countless heroes.

those who've

you think to overturn an era without considering the will of

her love for the country was influenced by her

to serve the nation, accepting the task meant she had a duty to protect

would have to contend with her, and even if she fell,