The First Heir

“How are the branch families reacting?”

“The head of the branch family already brought his men over, but the Fourth Madam persuaded him to leave. The head of the enforcement hall should be here soon too. After this, members of the branch families and enforcement hall will probably keep streaming into Riverdale to trouble Young Master Philip. After all, he did go too far this time. He ignored the rules and even…”

Cough cough.

There was a bout of coughing, followed by slightly quiet panting.

“I see. I’ll leave the matters on the island to the Fourth Madam for now. You… Cough cough, go to Fernvale and convey this message…”

Back at Riverdale, at First Palace of Longford Park.

Philip looked at Giada coldly, approaching her one step at a time.

Right now, Vivian was like a feral kitten with all her hackles up, protecting Giada with her life.

“Do you dare get in my way?”

Philip said icily, his gaze completely devoid of warmth!

Vivian was beyond surprised!

She always thought Philip was just a rich young heir who did not pose much of a threat. Right now, however, she could clearly sense an endless ocean of ruthlessness and killing intent coming from him!

The pressure he was emanating snuffed out any intentions she might have of fighting back!

you dare to hurt the madam, I’ll definitely

gritting her teeth

her and stabbed his knee into her body, sending her flying

wrists as her dagger clattered

had her pinned

of me! I’ll kill

her struggles were

faintly. “A girl like you shouldn’t play with knives. Shall we have a nice long talk about our lives

“Scram!”

Vivian barked.

keeping his cold gaze trained on

the main and branch families. You’re starting a war! If the branch family’s wrath descends upon you, forget me, you won’t

had gone too

he do something

up his

thinks I’m useless. The branch family especially assumed that I’ll be easy to handle since I was away from the family for seven years and lost my foundations. But there’s one thing they’re forgetting, and that’s the fact that I’m the main family’s

did not say

and

squabble between you and me. Remember, you’ve insulted the branch families, the enforcement hall! Let’s see

her expression

years. She never thought he would

He was overwhelming!

Far too overwhelming!

and said, “Oh, don’t worry about me. After this, I’m turning my sights

was talking about the Michaels family