The first heir novel (Master Yu Who Smokes)
Chapter 366

"What's wrong, Wynnie? Penny for your thoughts?"

Philip's heart dropped as he turned to replace Wynn staring at him.

'Did she replace out?'

Wynn smiled, her brows curving as she spoke, "Nope. I was just thinking, who exactly is my husband? What a mysterious man.”

'Oh f*ck!

'She could not have linked the dots now, could she?'

Philip felt a little frantic and poured himself a glass of alcohol to calm his nerves. "You think too much. I'm your husband and Mila's father."

Wynn nodded and made no further comments.

Right as they were about to leave, Philip gave Wynn the excuse that he was going to the bathroom while in truth, he walked downstairs to the Crown Prince Pavillion.

Hudson Cash had texted him just now that he would be waiting in the private room.

"Young Master."

Hudson brought along a few other people who all stood politely at the door with respect.

Philip waved his hand to indicate that they should speak inside.

Settling in the seat, Philip glanced around to replace the man in the head seat. He was a middle-aged man with an angular face and flat brows. He gave off the feeling of ferocity even without showing anger. "Right, this here is Director Denis. He's here to attract investments."

Hudson introduced with a smile and turned to whisper to Philip, "Riverdale's upper class wishes that I pull strings to introduce you to them, Young Master. Mainly to speak of your investment in Riverdale. Director Denis here is their representative."

Director Denis reached out to shake Philip's hand, his face beaming. "I've heard much about you, Young Master Clarke. Indeed, you're a man of talent as expected of the descendant of a well-known family." After initial introductions, Philip began to eat again. This time, with a few elders of Riverdale's upper class. He also learned more about the development of Riverdale's financial situation.

"To tell you the truth, Young Master Clarke, we have come mainly to discuss with you the details of an investment. We wonder if Young Master Clarke is willing to grant us for our development in Riverdale?" Like a sly fox, Director Denis made sure to test the waters first.

"How much do you want?" Philip smiled.

Director Denis knew there was more to the smile. Rubbing his hands together, he said, "Ten billion? Mainly to construct..."

"Very well. Discuss the exact details with Mr. Cash. It's just ten billion, we'll play around and see what happens."

Philip spoke calmly.

Director Denis' heart shivered at Philip's words.

'A ten billion yuan contract, settled just like that?

'This Young Master Clarke's too rich!

'Ten billion to play around with?'

Director Denis had heard rumors before coming to Riverdale that this Young Master Clarke was Charles Johnston's son-in-law.

Both he and Charles Johnston graduated in the same year. However, while Charles retired early due to a bad career, he had climbed the corporate ladder.

He never expected Charlie's son-in-law to be the young master of the great Clarke Group from Capital City!

Everybody in Riverdale wanted a piece of this golden duck. They were drawn to him like moths to a flame, only to be rejected in the end.

Even investors and representatives from other cities came to Riverdale one after another just for the chance of a partnership.

Before leaving, Philip turned to Director Denis. "You should be able to dig something up about me and my wife's company. If it's not too much trouble, I'm hoping Director Denis will drop by should an issue arise."

Director Denis made a sound of agreement, not daring to reject.

Exiting the private room, Philip returned to the Old Johnston Manor with Wynn in tow.

Then, Philip sent her to work after she collected the things she would need. En route, Wynn told him of the dinner with Frank scheduled that night.

"I'm going to have dinner with Frank tonight, Philip, to meet Master Clarke of Capital City's Clarke Group. Do you want to come along?"

Wynn asked. She was bubbling from anticipation, wondering who this young master would be.

Looking at Philip next to her, it had even crossed her mind that it might be him.

However, that was a thought Wynn immediately threw out the window due to how irrational she found it.

'It can't be him.'

Philip shook his head. "No, I'm alright. You have important matters to discuss."

Wynn nodded without another comment and alighted the car.

Right as Philip was about to have the driver make a turn to the hospital, he received a call from George.

"There's a dinner event tonight, Young Master. An event made for you by a few chairmen from the family's pharmaceutical companies. There are quite a few local pharmaceutical enterprises that want to meet you as well," George said respectfully.

Philip froze, so there really was a f*cking dinner event.

Having thought that it was one of Frank's tricks, he was about to have Theo whip Frank back into shape that night.

'To go or not to go?'

He had just told Wynn he would not attend. Was going not equivalent to revealing his identity?

"I'll be there!" Philip answered after giving it much thought.

Oh well, he could only hope that they would not be too surprised in the end.