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

recent development; otherwise, it wouldn't

It's been

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

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

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

"Ha! In my life, I've met all sorts of people, but I never expected to raise a wolf in sheep's clothing. You hid it well, even

me your powers?" Ethan looked up, his eyes filled with intense hatred, "I groveled and flattered you, all to learn everything you knew, gain your approval,

and sneered, "Once I take over

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

swinging a heavy blow at Oliver, who dodged,

fifth level for a while. While I might not be able

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

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

that's why,"

"No!

the most ineffectual. You knew the person behind you was using the Elixir of Life

our nation's development is built on the sacrifices of countless heroes.

those who've

considering the will of the nation, the people,

her love for the country was

nation, accepting the task meant she had a

to disrupt this era would have to contend with her, and even if she fell, countless others who loved their