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!

to hurt the madam, I’ll definitely kill

teeth and flashing a gleaming

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

her slender wrists as her dagger clattered to

had her pinned

me! I’ll

her

shouldn’t play with knives. Shall

“Scram!”

Vivian barked.

trained on Giada. “What will you

starting a war! If the branch family’s wrath descends upon you, forget me, you won’t

gone

could he do something like

setting up

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

not say anything, her

continued, “To everyone else, the Sovereignty Seal is one of its kind in the world, something that represents all our assets in one. To 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 you to try

beyond a petty squabble between you and me. Remember, you’ve

said coldly, her expression

She never thought he

He was overwhelming!

Far too overwhelming!

don’t worry about

was talking about the