The First Heir by Master Yu Who Smokes

Chapter 2501
“I look forward to it.”

Philip smiled mildly before he looked at Hans and said, “You know what to do.”

Hans grinned broadly. Showing his white teeth, he said, “Philip, don’t worry. I’m the best at torturing people. I’ll be sure to make this guy realize his mistake and repent.”

Philip nodded and walked to the private exhibition hall at the back of the venue with Fennel and the others. Steven also followed behind them. Before leaving, he looked at the miserable Warwick and shook his head helplessly.

All this happened because Warwick was too arrogant.

Steven caught up to Philip and said with a smile, “Mr. Clarke, we can still talk about the cooperation between us?”

Philip turned to Steven and said, “We can, but I have other important things to do now. If you really want to talk about cooperation, look for me tomorrow.”

Upon hearing this, Steven said with a smile, “Mr. Clarke, are you here for your sister?”

Philip was just about to walk away when he heard Steven’s words and stopped. With doubt and coldness in the corners of his eyes, he stared at Steven.

At the same time, he glanced at Fennel, trying to find out from him why Steven seemed to know everything.

Fennel was also helpless and said with a shrug, “The Smith family’s intelligence network is indeed very powerful. It’s no surprise that they know everything about you. After all, they control nearly half of the intelligence network in the West.”

Hearing this, Philip frowned slightly. He looked at Steven and asked, “What do you know?”

Steven’s smile, coupled with his typical handsome Western face, was really unfathomable. He tugged on his suit and said softly, “I know why you’re here tonight, Mr. Clarke. The highlight of the evening is the underground trade between the nobles and those in power. What I can say for sure is that the forces behind your sister will definitely be here.”

“We already know that. If that’s the information you have, it’s not very useful to me,” Philip replied coldly.

He could not help but feel that Steven could not be trusted and had ulterior motives. After all, Western aristocrats engaged in the intelligence profession could not be trusted wholeheartedly.

Steven smiled and said, “If I say that I have information about your sister, Hannah Clarke, how much do you think it’ll be worth?”

Philip frowned, and his eyes burst with chills. He said, “Steven, you should know my identity. Are you bargaining with me?”

“Oh no, Mr. Clarke. You’ve misunderstood. This is just the custom of our Smith family. If you want to get information from me, you must pay the price, of course. Moreover, this is something you need urgently, isn’t that right?”

Steven’s handsome face carried a hint of a sure victory.

Chapter 2502
Philip frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, “What do you want? Or rather, what does your Smith family want?”

When Steven heard this, the smile on his face became broader as he said, “Our Smith family wants to obtain the right to enter your country to carry out intelligence activities. I wonder if you have a way to allow this.”

Hearing this, Philip frowned and interrupted, “That’s unnecessary! I won’t agree to this!”

Was this not the same as asking him to betray his country?

The Smith family was in the intelligence business. They were simply too bold to try to enter the country to conduct activities.

Steven seemed to have expected that Philip would refuse and continued, “Mr. Clarke, don’t be nervous. This is just one of the conditions. Since you can’t agree to this, there’s another condition which I think you can fulfill.”

Philip thought for a moment and asked, “What is it?”

“The Smith family wants to enter the Nonagon to study. You can rest assured that only a few elites will be selected for this.”

Steven said with a smile, seemingly confident that Philip would definitely agree to this condition.

Philip frowned and asked with some doubts, “You should have your own door in Country Y. Why do you want to enter the Nonagon to study?”

Steven smiled and said with a cough, “Mr. Clarke, this involves some confidential issues of the Smith family. Please forgive me for not being able to answer your question.”

At this moment, Fennel spoke, “Hehe, the Smith family doesn’t have the right to enter the door to study. They’ve been excluded by Country Y, so they’re looking for opportunities to learn behind other doors.”

Hearing this, Steven’s eyes twitched. He turned to look at Fennel and said, “You know a lot, Mr. Leigh.”

Fennel shrugged and said with a wave, “I’m acquainted with Dune Smith of your Smith family.”

‘Dune Smith?’

A wary look appeared in Steven’s eyes.

Dune was the most outstanding genius of the Smith family. He was proficient in a variety of weapons, infiltration, tracking, assault, and killing. He was undoubtedly the king of assassins!

“You actually know Dune?” Steven smiled and scrutinized Fennel for the first time.

He had only focused on Philip and did not do much investigation into Fennel’s identity. Hence, he always thought that Fennel was Philip’s bodyguard and came from the Clarke family. However, now it seemed that it was not the case. Suddenly, Steven thought of Hans and the others outside. A lightbulb flashed in his head.

During the Michael family’s incident recently, Steven had conducted some investigation.

Even Colson Michael dared not act rashly and even betrayed the Hall of Evil. Could it be that this man in front of him came from the 12 Sacred Halls of the West?

Coupled with the men in combat uniforms outside, Steven seemed to have grasped something and blurted out, “Are you the Sun God Apollo?”

Fennel smiled and said, “The Smith family is amazing to have guessed my identity so quickly.”

Steven was shocked when he heard Fennel‘s confirmation.

He was actually Apollo, the Sun God! He had actually met the legendary Sun God! He was the most dazzling existence among the 12 Gods of the West. He was the Sun God who rocked the Western world!

Instantly, Steven’s mind raced.

The Sun God was so close to Philip. Unbelievable!

Steven collected his emotions, looked at Fennel with slight respect, and said, “Dear Lord Apollo, how do you do? Forgive my ignorance. “

Fennel smiled languidly and said, “That’s fine. The members of the Smith family are all righteous people. There’s no need to be so polite to me. However, I’m afraid it won’t be that easy for the Smith family to gain the right to enter the Nonagon.”

Steven smiled and said, “That’s why I’m asking Mr. Clarke for help. According to the information received by the Smith family, the current Nonagon is lacking a leader in place. The Clarke family should have a way to allow the Smith family to send a few people inside to study.”

Chapter 2503
After thinking for a moment, Philip said, “Okay, I can promise you, but before that, I must state in advance that if the members of your Smith family cause any trouble in the country, I’ll be the first person to kill them!”

Steven smiled and said, “Mr. Clarke, don’t worry. Members of the Smith family live by a strict code of conduct. We only seek to learn, not cause trouble.”

After that, Philip said mildly, “Tell me the information you have about my sister.”

Steven looked around, leaned close to Philip, and said, “The organization behind your sister involves three doors. It’s very large and powerful. Even the Clarke family wouldn’t dare to mess with it easily because this organization was founded by your mother back then.”

An organization founded by his mother?

After such a long time, he found something related to his mother again. Philip’s expression instantly became very ugly.

The organization behind Hannah was actually founded by their mother?

How could this be? If that was the case, why would Hannah join it?

What sort of conspiracy or scheme could there be?

Besides, why did his mother create such an organization? Was this the reason why his father did not investigate Hannah’s disappearance?

Did his father already know that the organization behind Hannah was related to his mother?

In an instant, many thoughts crossed Philip’s mind, and numerous clues were all jumbled up. He never thought that the organization behind Hannah would have something to do with his mother.

“Mr. Clarke? I know that you’re very surprised now, but according to the relevant information investigated by Smith family, the organization behind your sister was indeed founded by your mother.”

Steven continued, “No, to be precise, it was your mother who reformed and expanded it. Your mother was really amazing. There are still legends about her in the West right now. She was a delicate woman who was able to rise to the top of such a huge organization and even reformed it. She was the queen in many people’s eyes. If I remember correctly, many loyal followers of your mother still remain in that organization to this day. Your sister, Hannah, should be under the protection of those people.”

frowned, his eyes fixed

your sister carries a shocking secret. The people of that organization targeted you at first but failed. As for the reason, it should be the Clarke family. Later, they targeted your sister and succeeded.

at Philip and continued, “Mr. Clarke, don’t be too nervous. At least your sister is safe now. Those people are your mother’s loyal followers and

Philip’s face

behind his sister was

many groups. Some wanted to harm his sister, while some wanted

Hannah was merely being

difficult to proceed. It was as if it had remained on the dark side of the world,

know any other information about

smiled and said with a shrug, “Mr. Clarke, information is

His meaning was obvious.

what you

As for what I want, I haven’t thought of it yet. I have to go back and discuss it with

thought about it, and said, “Okay,

Philip’s shoulders and said, “Mr. Clarke, trust me and the Smith family to give you what

Manor. This inner hall could accommodate about a hundred people. It was decorated in the Western European style,

this moment, many patriarchs of Western families and many rich people were already seated in the inner hall. Some of them had their heirs beside

Eastern faces like Philip and Fennel.

of them was a handsome man in a black

by a dedicated person at the door, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He

a familiar face approaching him with a smile on

Philip was slightly

Dunley family of

embraced Philip warmly. “Young Master Clarke, we

who was beside Philip. A dark cloud flashed in

embraced the other party politely before he let

next to me. I’m unfamiliar with this place and finally met someone I know.” Moses warmly

Moses said, apart from him, Fennel, and Vivi, only Moses and his entourage were from the East in

these foreigners also looked at them with hostility and whispered

to his seat and chatted with the elders of the Smith family around him. The people of

noticed the gesture of the Smith family

met. I

a deal, then,” Moses laughed and

frowned and said with a

only contact the Smith family for information. Coupled with your appearance here, it’s

answer but

continued, “But I’m very curious. Is there information in this world that you can’t get your hands on and need to get from the Smith

was a commotion at the door of the inner hall as if a

Everyone looked for the sound and saw a group

handsome and tall with a devilish smile on the corner of his mouth. Wearing a golden suit, he looked like royalty. No,

man, looking very serious. It was evident they could not

they attracted the attention of everyone in the inner hall. Many people even got

Louis, Louis XXVI!

here.

of Country Y,

identity of the handsome man wearing a golden suit who was entering the

He was actually the heir of the legendary Louis royal

the names of the two royal families, Louis and Charles, were passed down. It was now Louis XXVI. He was absolute royalty. He was nobler than an aristocrat like Steven Smith. He was the

Western aristocracy, he was the noble with the

an air of arrogance. He sat in the row of main seats. From his appearance to his words and actions, they fully revealed his air of

Country Y, the Smith family and the Louis royal family were mortal enemies. Although both were

Louis royal family had many conflicts and frictions. Steven also glanced at Louis XXVI coldly and did not greet

deal with Steven, don’t mess with this Louis XXVI easily. He’s the youngest duke in the entire Country Y and the queen’s favorite. It’s rumored that it won’t be long

slightly as his gaze lingered on the haughty and noble Louis XXVI for

uncannily, “I’m not interested in the disputes between the royal family and the nobles of Country Y. In my dealing with the Smith family, I just want to get what I want. I won’t get involved in anything else. Of course, if I accidentally offend the so-called Louis XXVI, it can’t be helped. As long as he doesn’t mess with me, I’ll still be

I’ve seen someone twist the facts around like that. If you’re an easy-going person, there wouldn’t be so

thinking about it, he got up and asked his

if I sit here with you.” Steven smiled

and shook his head

this and sit with us, I’m afraid

glanced at Moses and said with a smile, “Young Master Dunley, it’s been a long time since I saw you.

Moses nodded and smiled.

the same no matter where I sit. It’s

said, “So, you have an ulterior motive. Are

“He’s just a hereditary duke. I’m not worried about

and did not

door of the inner hall. This time, it was a woman wearing a princess dress. A hat with black lace covered her face. She wore an elegant white royal evening dress and had pure white gauze gloves on her hands. On her feet were high heels, and as she walked, she was followed by two maids with good figures. From

The

angel! How could she

noble Alice! She’s the angel

varying ages was all excited and thrilled to

was simply too

to Louis XXVI’s side, and the two kissed on the cheeks in Western etiquette before Alice sat next to him. The appearance of this golden couple really enlivened the atmosphere in the inner hall. It

Steven saw that Louis XXVI and Alice were holding hands and talking intimately.

shift in Steven’s mood and asked,

she didn’t take a fancy to him. He and Louis XXVI are love rivals, the

XXVI over there who stole a glance at Steven

simply turned his head away and asked, “What

question stumped Philip and

Joo also pursed her lips and

and explained, “Oh, this is a complimentary term in the East. It praises the other party’s kindness,

Philip also gave Steven a thumbs up

it, his eyes twinkled as he said happily,

his head with a faint smile. As for Vivi, she burst into laughter and could only stop after

to Philip and whispered in his ear, “Philip, you’re

Vivi, and said, “I’m a married man. Don’t get so close

her eyes at him, snorted, and muttered, “Such a boring old man. I’m going to ignore you! You can simp

shook his head inwardly before

was very

yourself as a lapdog in front of everyone and express your love for Alice bravely! Isn’t

looked at Moses

as an act of bravery. You’ll be seen as a real man in the eyes of Western women! I think Alice will definitely

was silent for

signaling him not to mess things up. He was just about to persuade Steven that Moses was only playing a trick on him when Steven seemed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. His face was full of excitement as he said,

that, Steven stood

hall. Even Louis XXVI and Alice Elizabeth

next action. In front of everyone, Steven walked

Alice returned the curtsy.

was irritated and glared at

lapdog. I love you and want to express my admiration for you. Although I know that you have little interest in me, I won’t give up. As long as you’re not married to Louis, I’ll keep courting you! I’ll use my actions to prove that I’m more suitable for you than Louis XXVI! I’ll also ask my father to

Chapter 2508
Swoosh!

entire hall fell

expressed his love for Alice Elizabeth in

scene, many people even took out their mobile phones and recorded this explosive

no time, the internet was

Princess Alice! Louis XXVI too angry

was the handiwork

at Steven with wide eyes. Although they did not understand why Steven called himself a lapdog just now, it sounded like a

moment, Alice also looked at Steven in disbelief, her big twinkling eyes full of

Alice is my fiancée. She can only marry me! You’re just a

yelling, Louis XXVI shoved Steven away,