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

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 to protect her

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

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

his sister was actually so widely

the organization was divided into many groups. Some wanted to harm his sister, while some wanted to protect her. However,

However, Hannah was

until today, it was too deeply hidden. It was difficult to proceed. It was as if it had remained on

you know any other information about that organization?”

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

His meaning was obvious.

me what you want.” Philip’s expression

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

about it, and said, “Okay, I’ll wait

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

could accommodate about a hundred people. It

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, a few Eastern faces could still be found among those

of them was a handsome man in a black and

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

and saw a familiar face approaching him with

Dunley?” Philip was

family

spread his arms and embraced Philip warmly. “Young

beside Philip. A dark cloud flashed in

other party politely before he

with this place and finally met someone I know.” Moses warmly invited

Fennel, and Vivi, only Moses and his entourage were from the East

foreigners also looked at them with hostility and whispered among

of the Smith family around him.

Smith family and whispered

“We just met. I

deal, then,”

frowned and said with a smile, “You’re

the Smith family for information. Coupled with your appearance here, it’s not difficult to

not answer but sat

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

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

saw a group of people walking in from

with a devilish smile on the corner of his mouth. Wearing a

and sunglasses stood beside the young man, looking very serious. It was evident they could not be

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

Geoffrey Louis, Louis XXVI!

is here. This underground trading is too

of Country Y, Geoffrey

the identity of the handsome man wearing

was actually the heir of the legendary Louis

Charles, were passed down. It was now

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

with a smile and 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 superiority. It was as if everyone here was an inferior existence in his eyes. However, when Louis XXVI took his seat, his eyes naturally

the Louis royal family were mortal enemies. Although both were hereditary nobles, the

royalty. Moreover, in many businesses, the Smith family and the Louis royal family had many conflicts

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 the entire Country Y and the queen’s favorite.

the haughty and noble Louis XXVI for

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

Philip earnestly and said, “This is the first time I’ve seen someone twist the facts around like

be hesitating. After thinking about it, he got up and asked his subordinates to arrange

mind if I sit here with you.” Steven smiled

glanced sideways and shook his head without

“Steven, if you lower your status like this and sit with us, I’m

it’s been a long time since I saw

Moses nodded and smiled.

the same no matter where I sit. It’s mainly because I have something to

said, “So, you have an ulterior motive. Are you worried about Louis

said, “He’s just a hereditary duke. I’m not

shrugged and did

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 a distance,

The Queen’s favorite little

she’s so beautiful like an angel! How could

angel God sent

varying ages was all excited and thrilled

was simply

kissed on the cheeks in Western etiquette before Alice sat next to him. The appearance of this golden

were holding hands and talking

Steven’s mood and asked, “Do you hate Louis

fancy to him. He and

haughty Louis XXVI over there who stole a glance at Steven with a smug, gloating

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

stumped

her lips and smiled on the

while and explained, “Oh, this is a complimentary term in the East. It praises the other party’s kindness, perseverance, hard work without asking anything in return, constant but silent giving, and

said, Philip also gave Steven a thumbs up

heard it, his eyes twinkled as

smiled helplessly and shrugged. Moses also shook his head with a faint smile. As for Vivi, she burst into

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

jolted, glared at Vivi, and said, “I’m a married man. Don’t get so close to me.

“Such a boring old man. I’m going

head inwardly before turning his attention to

was very haughty,

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

his head sideways and looked at Moses

people, it’ll be seen as an act of bravery. You’ll

was silent for a

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

that, Steven stood

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

Steven’s might for his next action. In front of everyone, Steven walked up

Alice returned the curtsy.

irritated and glared at Steven. He

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

love for Alice Elizabeth

people even took out their mobile phones and recorded this explosive event. They then posted it on their respective online social platforms and

internet was full of news about

news! Lapdog Steven boldly proposes to Princess Alice! Louis

glance, this headline was

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

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

anger. He grabbed Steven’s collar and snarled. “F*ck you, Steven. Do you know what you’re talking about? Alice is my fiancée. She can only marry me! You’re just a Viscount. What right do you

yelling, Louis XXVI shoved Steven away, his