The First Heir by Master Yu Who Smokes

Chapter 18

Philip smiled. “I’m here to take a look.” What a coincidence to run into Aiden here. “Take a look? What’s there

for you to see?” Aiden sounded displeased. “Do you know where this is? Is this a place someone like you can

enter? Get out this instant!” Aiden hated Philip. The broke man had stolen his goddess from him, and now, he

even came to Civil Gallery for a stroll. Did this man not realize that he was tainting this gallery with his

existence? Philip frowned slightly, feeling irked. “Why can’t I be here to look?” This Aiden Grant had no idea

that the man standing in front of him was the new owner of Civil Gallery, so he still had the gall to look down on

him. Philip felt disgusted. “Hahaha!” Aiden laughed out incredulously.

“Philip, you’re such a fool. Do you know what kind of people are allowed in Civil Gallery?” “This, I really don’t

know,” Philip calmly answered.

Aiden tipped his chin up, already forgotten what he came here to do. When else would he humiliate Philip if not

now? “The people who are allowed here are all prominent figures of Riverdale City. Their net worth starts from

at least ten million.” Aiden cocked an eyebrow and mocked, “Trash like you at the lowest level of society don’t

even have the right to stand at the entrance, do you understand? “I don’t even know why Wynn would marry

you. I feel sorry for her.” Ruthless mockery and words of contempt. In Aiden’s eyes, Philip was only a tiny ant

while he was an elephant. He could easily squash him dead. “Oh, is that so? Is there a rule like that?” All of a

sudden, Philip turned to ask Anna who had been standing beside him. Aiden then finally noticed the beautiful

and endearing woman next to Philip. This is… the manager of Civil Gallery, Anna Carter! Aiden immediately

put on a smile, wanting to shake her hand. However, Anna shot him a look of disdain before answering Philip,

“There isn’t.” This Aiden Grant really had guts. He had been begging to meet Mr. Clarke, but he did not know

that Mr. Clarke was now standing directly in front of him. He had even mocked him!

Aiden was stunned and confused. “Manager Carter, what do you mean there isn’t? Doesn’t this rule exist since

the founding of the gallery?” The previous owner, Theo Zander, had set this rule for Civil Gallery. No one in

Riverdale City dared to oppose it. “Oh, it’s non-existent now,” answered Anna coldly. Bullsh*t! Aiden was

dumbstruck. What was going on today?

The great manager of Civil Gallery, Anna Carter, was speaking up for penniless trash. “Manager Carter, you…”

Aiden did not know what else to say. He glared at Philip with envy and hate. “What are you still standing here

for? Beat it!” He loathed Philip. Anna frowned hard. The way Aiden was scolding her boss irritated her.

However, it seemed that Mr. Clarke wanted this settled quietly, so Anna spoke up, sounding annoyed, “Mr.

Grant, your attitude is very displeasing. Mr. Clarke has specifically told us not to discriminate people, so the

rules of Civil Gallery have changed.”

“Right, right, Mr. Clarke is absolutely right.” Aiden, who had been so arrogant just a second earlier, was

now nodding like an obedient child.

Although he was more successful than Anna, in terms of fame, he still lost to her. She was a follower of

Theo Zander! And the manager of Civil Gallery! Civil Gallery itself was already enough to make

someone show respect. However, Anna’s next words were like lightning bolts striking down on Aiden.

His face turned an uncomfortable green. “But I find Mr. Grant’s attitude earlier dissatisfactory. Our Civil

Gallery will never rent out our space to people who look down on others, so please leave,” said Anna.

Aiden flared up upon hearing this. He had come to plead today, but he ended up digging his own grave.

At the same time, his hostility for Philip grew! It was this poor man’s fault that he could not control

himself. Aiden shot a vicious glare at Philip, who seemed to stifle a smile then humbled himself to say,

“Manager Carter, I think we can still negotiate.” Anna kept quiet like she was in deep thought. Aiden

was so anxious like he was standing on needles. “Manager Carter, how about this. I’ll do anything you

ask of me. I only hope that the exhibition on Saturday can proceed as planned. Please help me,

Manager Carter, to put in a few good words with Mr. Clarke.”

Anna feigned consideration then nodded. This made Aiden happy. “Alright. If Mr. Grant can do the

following task, I will promise to allow the exhibition on Saturday.” A cunning glint flashed in Anna’s

eyes. “Please tell me. I can definitely do it,” said Aiden anxiously. “Apologize to him.” Anna pointed at

Philip. Aiden’s eyes immediately widened, and he shrieked, “Apologize to him? Manager Carter, are

you kidding? That’s a delivery man!” How could I ever apologize to the likes of him? “Occupations are

not divided into classes. Are you saying you can’t do it, Mr. Grant?” Anna gave a cold smile.

“I…” Aiden hesitated. His face was scrunching up. Philip was instead stifling a smile as he pretended to

refuse. “I… don’t think that’ll be necessary. He’s the president of a company after all. Why should he

apologize to a poor man like me?” Aiden was gritting his teeth in anger at this. So, you do realize that

you’re a poor man! “That won’t do! Mr. Grant has to apologize to you today! Mr. Clarke has instructed

us that Civil Gallery is never to allow the vulgar individuals who look down on people into the premise,”

Anna said sternly. She did not look like she was acting at all.

Aiden was now nervous. Cold sweat covered his forehead as he kept quiet the whole time. “Since Mr.

Grant doesn’t plan to apologize, I won’t force you. Please leave, Mr. Grant,” said Anna harshly. Aiden

immediately said, “No, no, I’m willing to.” Then, feeling extremely conflicted, he turned to look at Philip

and hastily said, “I’m sorry.” “What? I didn’t hear it.” Philip shrugged. There was something wrong with

his apologizing attitude. Failed!

“Philip!” Aiden was gritting his teeth, looking furious. “Don’t get too cocky!” “Manager Carter, this…”

Philip turned his head, pretending to look aggrieved. Anna snorted. Aiden immediately started

trembling. He clenched down hard on his teeth and said out loud, “I’m sorry!” “It’s not sincere.”

Philip shook his head. “You!” Aiden tried his hardest to suppress his emotions. His fists were clenched

tight. This piece of trash is getting really cocky under someone else’s power. “Mr. Grant, since this is so

hard for you, I think we can just forget about it,” Anna spoke up at just the right time. Her gaze was

cold. Aiden’s heart dropped to his stomach. He knew that offending Anna meant offending Mr. Clarke of

Civil Gallery. It also meant offending the underground emperor, Theo Zander. After giving it a lot of

thought, he finally bowed and said earnestly to Philip, “I’m sorry.” Philip waved and said generously,

“It’s nothing. You’ve worked hard, Mr. Grant.”

With that, Anna finally nodded. “Well done. Your sincerity is quite admirable, Mr. Grant. I think we can

have our discussion now.” Philip felt better now. He then left Civil Gallery under the watch of the people

around.

When Philip left, Aiden shot a hateful and suspicious look at Philip’s back.

He felt extremely annoyed. Did the man know Anna Carter? But it was impossible! Half an hour later, after a

round of negotiation, the exhibition would be held as planned. Aiden left the gallery with heavy thoughts. As

soon as he left the gates and got into his Benz, he made a call. “Do another detailed investigation of this Philip

Clarke. The faster, the better!” At the same time, shocking news spread across Riverdale City! Turner’s

Hospital of Golden City will be opening a branch hospital at Riverdale City! Turner’s Hospital was famous

within the country, and the president, Henry Turner, was internationally prestigious for his medical skills. He

had personally cured many prominent figures from both within and outside of the country.

Professor Turner could be said to have God’s healing hands! When this news came out, all medical-related

companies and hospitals of all sizes rushed over to the temporary office Turner’s Hospital had set up in

Riverdale City to ask for collaborations. Needless to say, the entrance of that temporary office was almost torn

down in less than half a day. At Beacon Pharmaceuticals, President Derrick Hall had given the order to secure

the collaboration deal with Turner’s Hospital. For this reason, managers of all departments successively visited

the temporary office but ended up being rejected. Not only Beacon Pharmaceuticals, but all the companies

that went over were also all rejected. Inside the conference room, Derrick sat at the head of the table, looking

at his staff, who seemed to be in terrible shape. “We have to secure the collaboration with Turner’s! This will be

a great opportunity for our company! I do not wish to see this opportunity snatched away by our competitors.”

“President Hall, our legs are almost coming off, but we can’t even meet the representative at Turner’s.” “Yeah!

They’re just too arrogant. I’ve seen more than ten companies going over, but they all came out disappointed.”

“I think they’re just trying to keep us hanging so they can maximize their profits.” Seeing the crowd dispirited,

Derrick slapped the table and bellowed, “It’s only been half a day, and you’re all giving up? I don’t care even if

your legs come off and your mouths tear. You guys have to secure this collaboration!” Everyone was quiet. The

task was just too hard. Turner’s Hospital of Golden City was a famous hospital within the country. The hospital

was a grand existence, just like a great king! “We have to decide on a representative from our company to

meet with Turner’s representative,” said Derrick. “I know this task is grave, so I hope that one of you can

volunteer.” Everyone exchanged glanced but said nothing. Just then, Gavin gave Rose who was sitting beside

him a look, and the latter immediately understood. “Mr. President, I think it would be most suitable for Deputy

Manager Johnston to represent our company,”

Rose suddenly suggested. After her suggestion, people started endorsing her idea. “Yeah, Deputy Manager

Johnston is good-looking and has great verbal skills. She would be a great choice.” “And Deputy Manager

Johnston is the goddess of fortune in our marketing department. She was the one who secured the deal with

Victory Pharmaceutical, so I think she can make it this time as well.” “What’s more, Deputy Manager Johnston

really needs this opportunity. Doesn’t she have a daughter that needs help? I think we should let Deputy

Manager Johnston go.” Wynn avoided eye contact. She knew this deal was too important, and she did not

have any confidence. She was just about to refuse when Derrick said, “Alright then. Since everyone

recommends Deputy Manager Johnston, then we’ll have her represent our company to strive for this deal.”

Wynn had no other choice but to brace herself and agree to the task. Upon seeing Wynn’s agreement, Gavin,

who was sitting diagonally opposite her, could not conceal the smirk on his face.

After the meeting adjourned, Gavin went into Wynn’s office, saying to the troubled woman, “Deputy Manager

Johnston, you have to give it your all for this deal with Turner’s Hospital. As far as I know, this collaboration

involves a thirty million contract. If you manage to secure it, you will have one million dollars as commission!

You won’t have to worry about your daughter’s medical expenses then.” One million dollars. Daughter’s

medical expenses. Wynn’s heart wavered. Gavin did not stay any longer but left immediately after saying that.

Late at night, in some club. Gavin had two sexy ladies in his arms as he sat with a middle-aged man in his

forties opposite him. Jeffrey Scott was the representative sent by Turner’s Hospital to Riverdale. “Uncle, what

do you think of this woman?” Gavin asked with a smile. The man across stared at the photo in his hand for the

longest time before reluctantly putting it down. He flashed a dirty smile. “Wynn Johnston, what a fine woman.”

Gavin’s forehead relaxed almost instantly.

They were both men, so he knew what his uncle was thinking of. Wynn Johnston was a beauty and had a

great figure. He had had his eyes on her for a very long time. “Uncle, this woman has a useless husband and a

daughter with a heart disease. She’s in dire need of money. This deal will be her lifesaver.” Gavin smiled

coldly. “Great job, you rascal!” Jeffrey teased. “Once I’ve had my fill, you’ll get yours. I know you’re interested

in her.” Gavin licked his lips.