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!

dare to hurt the

gritting her teeth and

his knee into her body, sending her flying far away. She tumbled forward and was instantly forced

her slender wrists as her dagger

her pinned

me!

her

smiled faintly. “A girl like you shouldn’t play with knives. Shall we have a

“Scram!”

Vivian barked.

cold gaze trained on Giada. “What will you do

Philip? You’re lighting the fuse between the main and branch families. You’re starting a war! If the branch family’s wrath descends upon you, forget me, you won’t be able

had gone

he do something

was setting 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

say

you and me, though, it’s merely a ring, nothing more than a weapon. I won’t obey its summonses, and neither will you. It’s too early for

for your own shoes! What happened today goes beyond a petty squabble between you and me. Remember, you’ve insulted the branch families, the enforcement hall! Let’s see how you deal

her

for seven years. She never thought

He was overwhelming!

Far too overwhelming!

worry about me. After this, I’m turning

about the Michaels family