The first heir novel (Master Yu Who Smokes)
Chapter 539

At the Riverdale branch of the Clarke Group.

The chairman's office on the highest floor.

Philip stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his back, looking out at the sunset outside. There was the red sky the color of wine and the busy streets below. Hudson Cash was standing behind Philip respectfully.

"The Michaels family from Golden City wants to pull out of their deal with Beacon. Mobilize our businesses in the pharmaceutical industry to fill the gap the Michaels will leave behind." Philip said calmly, his eyes faintly cold.

Hudson looked pale. "Young Master, that might be slightly difficult."

"Difficult?"

Philip turned around, his expression cold as he looked at Hudson.

Hudson had broken out into a cold sweat as well, his waist bowed low. "Young Master, you don't have the right to use any of the family's resources anymore. Madam Wallis put a family restraining order on you, just an hour ago. She even froze the billion bucks you wanted to invest into Beacon."

A family restraining order?

Philip's brow furrowed deeply, his expression covered in ice.

Bam!

At the same time, someone opened the door to the chairman's office from outside.

Giada Wallis appeared at the door, dressed in a white gown and draped in jewelry. She strode in gracefully, followed by eight bodyguards.

She was elegant, her make-up delicate. Her every smile made her look like the perfect embodiment of a rich wife.

"Madam."

Hudson hurriedly turned around and greeted her with respect, but then he quietly retreated to a corner.

Philip looked at Giada coolly. She took off her shades, and next to her, her assistant Vivian took out a sheet of paper. There was the golden seal of Arcadia Island on it, as well as his father's personal signature "Starting from now, Philip, your right to inherit the family matters is suspended. This is the restraining order the family cast on you, and you will no longer have access to the Clarkes' influence, funds, or connections."

Giada said in a tone of ice, the corners of her mouth curved into a faint smile.

Philip frowned deeply and grabbed that sheet of gold-inlaid paper. He only had to glance at it to confirm what he feared.

That really was his father's signature.

Confused, Philip raised his gaze and looked at Giada coldly. "What did you do to my father?"

Giada chuckled. "If I could chase you out of the family seven years ago, I can still do so now. The war between us has only just begun."

Philip scoffed and crumpled up the sheet he was holding. "Do you really think you can take me down like this, Giada? You're underestimating me. I've been on guard against you the past seven years. So you have the Clarkes. But even without their influence, you and the rest of the wallises are no match for me. You want a fight? Bring it on! We'll see who wins in the end!"

Philip's voice was icy as he took a step forth, glaring at Giada with eyes of fire.

Giada raised her sleek brow and said calmly, "Very well, we shall wait and see. My first target will be Beacon and Wynn Johnston."

With that, Giada turned and left with her entourage in tow.

She left the way she came, without any warning or hesitation.

The air in the chairperson's office was tense.

Philip stared at the crumpled sheet in his hand, his brow tightly furrowed.

That damned Giada, how did she pull this off?

What had happened to his father? Why did he issue a family restraining order against him?

"Are you alright, Young Master?"

Hudson asked cautiously.

Philip gave him a cool look and then strode away from the branch.

On the way, he gave George Thomas a call. The man on the other side immediately said anxiously, "This is bad, Young Master, the family placed a restraining order on you. Half an hour ago, they cut off your access to all the family's assets and influence. What should we do now, sir?"

Philip said calmly, "I know, don't worry about it. Seven years ago, I already guessed that Giada would try this. I need you to go overseas in my stead. Go to Chinatown in the States and look for someone called Fennel Leigh. Tell him that the battle has begun,"

"Yes, sir. I'll go right away."

George responded respectfully and immediately booked a plane ticket.

As soon as Philip ended that call, he received another from Wynn. She sounded like she was crying as she said, "Philip, come back to the villa, quick! We have an emergency."

"Wait for me, I'll be right there!"

Philip could hear the ruckus on the other end. His heart pounding, he hung up and hurriedly made his way back to the villa.

As soon as he walked through the door, he saw more than ten bodyguards in black suits making a right mess of everything in the villa. They were throwing everything out onto the lawn!

"Philip!"

The second Wynn saw Philip, she ran over to him in haste.

On the other end, Martha and Charles were desperately trying to stop the bodyguards in black from tossing everything out, but they were no match for the intruders.