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

the reason, it should be the Clarke family. Later, they targeted your sister and succeeded. However, it seems

“Mr. Clarke, don’t 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

Steven’s words, Philip’s face

sister was actually so widely

groups. Some wanted to harm his sister, while some wanted to protect her. However, Philip could at least be reassured now that

However, Hannah was merely

too deeply hidden. It was difficult to proceed. It was as if it had remained on the dark side

information about that

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

His meaning was obvious.

you want.”

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

about it, and said, “Okay, I’ll wait

Then, he put his arms around Philip’s shoulders and said, “Mr. Clarke, trust me

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

the inner hall. Some of them had their heirs beside them, as well

Philip and Fennel. However, a few Eastern faces could still be

man in a black and white striped

as he saw Philip 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 time. I didn’t expect

saw a familiar face approaching him with a smile on

Dunley?” Philip was

family of

Philip warmly. “Young Master Clarke,

at Fennel who was beside Philip. A dark cloud

also embraced the other party politely before he

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

Fennel, and Vivi, only Moses

these foreigners also looked at them with hostility and whispered among

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

the Smith family and whispered to Philip, “Do you

said mildly, “We just met. I don’t

deal, then,” Moses laughed and

said with a smile, “You’re

contact the Smith family for information. Coupled with your appearance here, it’s not difficult to guess that you’ve reached

not answer but sat

in this world that you can’t get your hands on and need to get from

Philip was about to speak, there was a commotion at the door of the inner hall as if a big shot had

looked for the sound and saw a group

and tall with a devilish smile on the corner of his

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

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

Louis, Louis XXVI!

Even Louis XXVI is here. This underground trading

Duke of Country Y,

handsome man wearing a golden suit who was

was actually the heir of the legendary Louis

Charles, were

aristocracy, he was the noble with

main seats. From his appearance to his words and actions, they fully revealed his air of superiority. It was as if everyone here was an inferior existence in his eyes.

mortal enemies. Although both were hereditary nobles, the Smith family was much lower

undoubtedly royalty. Moreover, in many businesses, the Smith family and the Louis royal family had many conflicts and frictions. Steven also glanced at Louis

and said with a soft chuckle, “Louis XXVI is the youngest duke of royal nobility and has a grudge with the Smith family. Now that you’ve reached a deal with Steven, don’t mess with this Louis XXVI easily. He’s the youngest duke in

as his gaze lingered on the haughty and noble

said 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

someone twist the facts around like that. If you’re an easy-going person, there wouldn’t be so many families and businesses

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

mind if I

shook his

your status like this and sit with us, I’m afraid it’ll cause

“Young Master Dunley, it’s been a long time since I saw you. Our

Moses nodded and smiled.

sit. It’s

you have an ulterior motive. Are you worried about Louis

face darkened as he said, “He’s just a hereditary duke. I’m not worried about

and

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 a distance, this

The

beautiful like an angel! How could

Alice! She’s the angel God sent

excited and thrilled to see Alice Elizabeth at

was simply too

next to him. The appearance of this golden

that Louis XXVI and Alice were holding hands and talking intimately. Gloom flashed in his eyes

the shift in Steven’s mood and asked, “Do

him. He and Louis XXVI are love rivals, the kinds who fight whenever they meet each other. You see,

XXVI over

head away and asked, “What

stumped

pursed her lips and smiled on the

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

also gave Steven a thumbs

his eyes twinkled as he said happily,

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

she sneakily leaned close to Philip and whispered in his ear, “Philip, you’re

man. Don’t get so close to me. It

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

shook his head inwardly before turning his attention

guy was very

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

looked at Moses

love for Alice in front of so many people, it’ll be seen as an act of bravery. You’ll be seen as a real man in the eyes of Western women! I think Alice

silent

on him when Steven seemed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. His face was full of

Steven stood up

attention of many people in the inner hall. Even Louis XXVI and Alice Elizabeth focused their attention on

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

Alice returned the curtsy.

the other hand, was irritated and glared at Steven. He said solemnly, “Steven, what are

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

Chapter 2508
Swoosh!

the entire hall fell silent… This

expressed his love for Alice Elizabeth in public and in front of Louis

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

no time, the internet was full

Princess Alice! Louis

this headline was the handiwork of

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

also looked at Steven in disbelief,

with anger. He grabbed Steven’s collar and snarled. “F*ck you, Steven. Do you know what you’re talking about? Alice

Louis XXVI shoved Steven away,