The First Heir

Ernest frowned but did not betray any other emotions. He turned to Cyril and asked in a low voice, “What’s going on?”

Cyril shook his head and said, “Don’t worry, Villa Master Turner. With such a big banquet and so many reporters outside, I don’t think Mr. Clarke would dare to do anything. It’s probably a closed-door banquet.”

Hearing that, Ernest nodded and made no further comment. However, it was different for the other heads of families.

Everyone started discussing.

“What’s going on? Why did they close the door? Is this a trap?”

“This is outrageous! How dare they do this in the North? Do they have any respect for the families at all?”

“Hmph! I want to see what Mr. Clarke is going to do tonight!”

The discussions grew louder, but Ernest and Cyril chose to watch in silence.

would intimidate Mr. Clarke and let him know that the North

still did not make an appearance. The heads of the families in the hall grew

them here, but he was

main point was that the door was locked and this made the heads of families a little flustered. Such flustered emotions slowly spread from a few people

We’ve waited for 20 minutes. Why is Mr.

he doing

North are not push overs! Why are we still sitting here and

the rising emotions in the hall but remained unperturbed. It was better if they caused a fuss. That way, they would have

up, Philip, Fennel, and Leon were sipping tea

hall is in a mess right now. All the heads of the families are shouting and demanding to see you. If you still don’t make an appearance, I’m afraid

“It’s no rush. Let

Clarke, wait no longer. You may not be afraid, but it won’t be good if the fuss

got up,

the side hall first and walked toward the main

this moment, the main