The First Heir by Master Yu Who Smokes

Chapter 275

“Philip Clarke!” Everyone froze the moment they saw Philip enter the private room. “Holy f*ck! That’s Philip Clarke?” There was a strange glint in everyone’s eyes as they scrutinized him all over. Who would have thought they would meet him today? Philip was confused as well.

Something was off about the atmosphere ever since he stepped foot into the room, especially as he glossed over the strange look in everybody’s eyes.

cost her her job as well. This was an act of revenge she had to take! She would make him pay, and if squishing him like a bug under her foot was what needed to be done, she would. Even if it was the last thing she did! Howard’s expression turned awkward as well. He had only met Ruby’s sister a couple of times, and since they had yet to have any in-depth conversations, he did not know what kind of a person she was. Now, though, Howard knew. She was of high maintenance. A woman who spared no respect. However, there was nothing Howard could say. She was Ruby’s sister after all, and in extension, his future sister-in-law. All Howard could do was turn to look at Philip with the hope that he would be patient and be the bigger person tonight. Philip nodded but did not comment or reply to her. He was frowning as he had not expected to meet Isabelle here of all places. Under Howard’s motion, he took the seat beside him. Calmly, Ruby touched up her makeup with a portable mirror and said abruptly, “Why do you care?” With that, Ruby picked up a glass and stood up. “Now that everyone’s here, let’s have a toast.” Everyone toasted and drank their drinks. Placing her glass down, Ruby excused herself and promised to return soon on the pretense that she had something to do. She then left the room with her handbag. Howard frowned as she left and followed Ruby out as well. Philip was now alone in the private room to deal with everyone’s distaste-filled gazes. “Hey, Philip Clarke. I heard you went to Isabelle’s shop to buy 100 Harleys?”

words of the people in the room ignited a small spark of anger within Philip. Leaving the room, Philip

message instead. ‘I have a gift for you, buddy. I’ve placed it at the reception desk. Remember to pick it up right before you leave. I’ve got to go back to the hospital now. I’ll be here for the wedding though.’ Having sent the message, Philip extinguished his cigarette and turned to leave.

of a middle-aged chubby man in a suit as they entered the elevators. Who knew what they were going to do? Philip’s heart stopped. He waited for the duo to turn around before he took a better look. There was no mistaking it, that was Ruby Ford! What the f*ck! Anger ranged in Philip immediately. Sharing the night with another man the same day she was holding an engagement party with Howard? Philip knew it