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?"

the 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

have been a recent development; otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted

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

narrowed his eyes, "Back then, were

Leopold and Thomas to halt, as the

grin widened, hinting at malevolence, "Of course to

then burst into laughter, "Ha! In my life, I've met all sorts of people, but I never expected to raise a wolf

your powers?" Ethan looked up, his eyes filled with intense hatred, "I groveled and flattered

around, his gaze settling on Asher, and sneered, "Once I take over the

scoffed, "Don't flatter yourself. Despite everything I taught

so?" Ethan retorted, swinging a heavy blow at Oliver, who

level for a while. While I might not be able to kill you yet, injuring you

turned to Vivienne and Percival, "I just needed more time to surpass him. Why did you have to intervene

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

that's

ashen, "No! You're the ones who've

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

is built on the sacrifices

by those who've faced

considering the

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

the task meant she had a duty to protect

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