The First Heir

At the Riverdale branch of the Clarke Group.

The chairman’s office on the highest floor.

Philip stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his back, looking out at the sunset outside. There was the red sky the color of wine and the busy streets below.

Hudson Cash was standing behind Philip respectfully.

“The Michaels family from Golden City wants to pull out of their deal with Beacon. Mobilize our businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to fill the gap the Michaels will leave behind.”

Philip said calmly, his eyes faintly cold.

Hudson looked pale. “Young Master, that might be slightly difficult.”

“Difficult?”

Philip turned around, his expression cold as he looked at Hudson.

Hudson had broken out into a cold sweat as well, his waist bowed low. “Young Master, you don’t have the right to use any of the family’s resources anymore. Madam Wallis put a family restraining order on you, just an hour ago. She even froze the billion bucks you wanted to invest into Beacon.”

A family restraining order?

Philip’s brow furrowed deeply, his expression covered in ice.

Bam!

same time, someone opened the door

dressed in a white gown and draped in jewelry. She strode in gracefully,

delicate. Her every smile made her

“Madam.”

her with respect, but then he quietly

took off her shades, and next to her, her assistant Vivian took out a sheet of paper. There was the golden seal of Arcadia Island on

your right to inherit the family matters is suspended. This is the restraining order the family cast on you, and you will no longer have access

said in a tone of ice, the corners of her

frowned deeply and grabbed that sheet of gold-inlaid paper. He only had to glance at it

was his

looked at Giada coldly.

chuckled. “If I could chase you out of the family seven years ago, I

against you the past seven years. So you have the Clarkes. But even without their influence, you and the rest of the Wallises are no match for me. You want a fight?

was icy as he took a step forth, glaring at Giada with eyes

said calmly, “Very well, we shall wait and see. My first target will be

and left

she came, without

the chairperson’s office was

stared at the crumpled sheet in his hand, his brow

did she pull

his father? Why did

alright,