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.”

Philip frowned, his eyes fixed on

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. However, it seems that the group of people took your sister away

be too nervous. At least your sister is safe now. Those people are your mother’s loyal followers and won’t harm your sister. But as for the

hearing Steven’s words, Philip’s face became very

his sister was actually so

was divided into many groups. Some wanted to harm his sister, while some wanted to protect her. However, Philip could at least be reassured

2504 However, Hannah

about that organization until today, it was too deeply hidden. It was difficult to

you know any other information about that organization?”

smiled and said with a shrug, “Mr. Clarke, information is not given based

His meaning was obvious.

you want.” Philip’s

I really like this about Easterners. You cut straight to the chase. As for what I want, I haven’t thought of it yet. I have to go back and discuss it with my father. After all, no one in this world should know the information about that organization except

about it, and said, “Okay, I’ll wait for your

and shook hands with Philip. Then, he put his arms around Philip’s shoulders and said, “Mr. Clarke, trust me and the Smith family to give you what you want. Now, let’s enter the inner

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

were already seated in the inner hall. Some of them had their heirs beside them, as well as

very few Eastern faces like Philip and Fennel. However,

handsome man

being led in by a dedicated person at the door, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He got up and shouted with a wave, “Young Master Clarke, it’s been a long

raised his eyebrows and saw a familiar face approaching him with a smile

Dunley?” Philip

family of

spread his arms and embraced Philip warmly. “Young

Fennel who was beside Philip. A dark cloud flashed in

also embraced the other party politely

I’m unfamiliar with this place and finally

did not refuse. After all, as Moses said, apart from him, Fennel, and Vivi, only Moses

this moment, these foreigners also looked at them with hostility and whispered

chatted with the elders of the Smith family around

noticed the gesture of the Smith family

met. I don’t know him

be a deal, then,”

with a smile, “You’re

with your appearance here, it’s not difficult to guess that you’ve reached a deal with the Smith family for

not answer

I’m very curious. Is there information in this world that you can’t get your hands on and need to

to speak, there was a commotion at the door of the inner hall

sound and saw a group of people walking in

the middle. He was very handsome and tall with a devilish smile on the corner

suits and sunglasses stood beside the young man, looking very serious. It was evident they

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

It’s Geoffrey Louis, Louis

here. This underground trading is too

of Country

identity of the handsome man wearing a golden suit who

was actually the heir of the legendary Louis

Louis XIX, but in reality, the names of the two royal families, Louis and Charles, were passed down. It was now Louis XXVI. He was absolute royalty.

aristocracy, he was the noble with the highest ranking. Moreover, he was such

of superiority. It was as if everyone here

Country Y, the Smith family and the Louis royal family were mortal enemies. Although both were hereditary nobles, the Smith family was much

royal family

with the Smith family. Now that you’ve reached a deal with Steven, don’t mess with this Louis XXVI

gaze lingered on the haughty and

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

said, “This is the first time I’ve seen someone twist the facts around like that. If you’re an easy-going person, there wouldn’t be so many families and businesses going bankrupt in this

were talking, Steven seemed to be hesitating. After thinking about it, he got up

hope you don‘t mind if I sit here

glanced sideways and shook his head

status like this and sit with

and said with a smile, “Young Master Dunley, it’s been a long time

Moses nodded and smiled.

where I sit. It’s mainly because I

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

“He’s just a hereditary duke.

and did

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

Alice Elizabeth! The Queen’s favorite little

like an angel! How could she

Alice! She’s the angel God sent down to

all excited and thrilled to see Alice

simply too

sat next to him. The appearance of this golden couple really enlivened the atmosphere in the inner hall. It

hands and talking intimately.

the shift in Steven’s mood

Alice’s faithful lapdog, but unfortunately, she didn’t take a fancy to him. He and Louis

sudden realization and glanced at the haughty Louis XXVI

that he simply turned his head away and asked, “What do you

stumped

also pursed her lips and smiled on

the East. It praises the other party’s kindness, perseverance, hard work without asking anything in return, constant but silent giving,

Philip also gave Steven a thumbs up and

eyes twinkled as he said happily, “I see. l’m a

a faint smile. As for Vivi, she burst into

Philip and whispered in

married man. Don’t

old

shook his head inwardly before turning his attention to

guy was very haughty,

when Steven was still in glee after repeating that he was a lapdog, Moses said, “Steven, if you want to pursue Alice, I suggest that you declare yourself as a lapdog in front of everyone and express your love for Alice bravely! Isn’t it true that Westerners like you advocate the freedom of love and are willing

sideways and looked at Moses with wide eyes.

for Alice in front of so many people, it’ll be seen as an act of bravery. You’ll be seen as a real

was silent for

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, “Young Master Dunley, you’re right!

saying that, Steven stood

many people in the inner hall. Even Louis XXVI and Alice Elizabeth focused

him steeled Steven’s might for his next action. In

Alice returned the curtsy.

the other hand, was irritated and glared

adjusted his suit and glanced at Louis XXVI coldly. He then looked at Alice sincerely and said, “Alice, I’m your faithful suitor, your 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

Chapter 2508
Swoosh!

hall fell silent… This

expressed his love for Alice Elizabeth in public and in

took out their mobile phones and recorded this explosive event. They then posted it on their respective

time, the internet was full of news

Princess

headline was

their mouths and looked at Steven with wide eyes. Although they did not understand why Steven called himself a lapdog just now, it

Alice also looked at Steven in disbelief, her big

Steven. Do you know what you’re talking about? Alice is my fiancée. She can

yelling, Louis XXVI shoved Steven away, his eyes red with