Raymond Ashford slowly got up on his feet, his gaze fierce on his grandson to show his displeasure.It was at this point that Jamie felt his heart lurch in his throat on instinct. Right now, his initial assumption that his grandfather would bring a weakling was far out the window. This patriarch's gaze alone gave him the feeling of being looked down upon by a giant.He was wrong. Jamie was just realizing it. This old man, despite his frail physique, was anything but weak. He carried a reason aura, and that was just told by his eyes alone.The silence in the large office was heavy, and the only thing everyone could hear was Patriarch Raymond's footsteps as he slowly walked around his desk to stand before his grandson.Due to his old age, his body has shrunk, and he is shorter than Jamie. Yet, it was easy to note that this old man had to be, at least, as tall as Jamie when he was in his prime.Jamie could only imagine how fearsome his paternal grandfather must have been back then. A bi

Raymond's expression had turned sour as he talked about Jamie's relatives. “They all grew up without the slightest taste of trouble, not to even mention overcoming tribulations.”Jamie couldn't help but interject. “Grandpa Ray, isn't that the point of being rich? So you don't have to watch the descendants of your family suffer the same kinds of hardship?”Raymond shook his head with a displeased expression on his face. “Yeah, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't cultivate their will powers! Look at me, Jamie. Do I look like I'm going to be alive forever?! Despite living the same lifestyle as these children and grandchildren of mine, I still went through more than my fair share of ups and downs to become the capable leader that I am today.”He sat up straight in his seat. “And what about your father, Jamie? Why didn't Michael turn out like his brothers, sisters, and cousins? He grew up living the same lavish lifestyle, but he understood the need to cultivate a brave heart in the face