The First Heir

Philip felt the hair on his skin stand under the scrutiny of the crowd. He then saw Aiden walking over to him with a smirk.

“Philip, try repeating what you’ve said just now. I didn’t hear it clearly.” Aiden looked patronizing. This Philip really likes to speak up wherever he’s not needed. Doesn’t he know his place? To even dare to spout such nonsense. If I, Aiden Grant, can’t settle this, would a piece of trash like him be able to?

Philip pouted. After some thought, he answered honestly, “I said that the matter today would not be as easy as it seems. There might be illegal fund-raising involved in this, so I don’t think a favor from someone would be able to solve it. Hence, I’d like to ask a friend for help. Is there a problem?”

At this, Aiden immediately snorted. “Holy sh*t, you’re really something Philip. You even have friends now? Why? Feel like playing hero today? Sure, why don’t you handle this?”

After Aiden spoke, the older folks around started bombarding insults.

“Martha, what does your son-in-law mean? Does he want to take the lead? He looks so shabby, what can he do? Wouldn’t this just be an embarrassment?”

“This is Martha’s son-in-law, a wretched piece of trash who makes deliveries. What can he do? Stop acting almighty and talking big!”

being realistic. Perhaps he’s feeling upset cause he saw how

she heard her friend’s mocking Philip. Slap! She threw a hard slap across Philip’s face and yelled angrily, “Beat it!

froze. He could feel his cheeks boil. His gaze turned cold as a fire burned in his chest. However, he could not show his mother-in-law any

she was done scolding Philip, Martha tugged on Aiden’s arm apologetically and smiled at him. “Addy, don’t listen to Philip’s nonsense.

crowd. They only found it more amusing as they watched on. The crowd’s insults and mockery became harsher at this, and that pleased Aiden even more. He was here to show off his capabilities and connections to his future mother-in-law today, so how could he let Philip take that glory from him? Moreover,

and stared down at Philip condescendingly. “Didn’t you say you can solve this? Then, you do it. I want to see just what you, Philip Clarke, can do to settle

swallow him alive, and the dark expressions of all the older folks around as they gritted their teeth, Philip knew that he should not do anything. “I’m sorry, my friend

“Since you don’t have any capabilities, why did you put on an act earlier? Envious of me?” It’s so obvious that you’re jealous of me. I, Aiden Grant, am so handsome, so rich. What rights do you, Philip, have to act in front

in a corner. Why should he waste time talking to

the crowd

he feel ashamed? He’s dressed so shabbily and even talks

He’s still Martha’s son-in-law. Although he’s a piece of trash, at

was even now cozying up to Aiden, chattering happily with him, seemingly closer to him than she was with this son-in-law of hers. Philip went to