The First Heir
Chapter 585

Chapter 585

At this moment.

Houston walked out from the crowd and pointed at Philip. He said angrily, “Philip, do you know whoyou’re talking to? That’s Master Quaid! The young master from the Quaid family in Capital City!”

Houston had a meticulous plan. He would come out and speak up for Marcus so that he could gainsome dignity for him. Through this, he would be able to be closer to Marcus.

When Houston said this, the entrepreneur and aristocrats in the pharmaceutical industry were allberating Philip for being arrogant. He was not gentlemanly at all!

All kinds of criticisms filled the air. They were all saying that Philip should not be here.

It was such a disappointment to have a piece of trash like him over here.

Philip was not bothered. He only smiled. However, one could not tell what he was thinking from thatsmile.

Was this guy not worried that this young master from Capital City would do something to Beacon?

“Alright, it’s fine. It’s nothing. Philip is just a straightforward person.”

Marcus chuckled lightly.

Was this guy admitting to his faults?

Wynn stepped out. There was an elegant smile on her face. She said to Marcus apologetically, “MasterQuaid, I’ve heard about you. I didn’t expect to see you in Riverdale. My husband is not great at makingsmall talks. Please don’t mind him.”

Marcus peered at Philip, then looked at Wynn with a grin on his face. He said admiringly, “MadamJohnston, I’ve heard about you the moment I came to Riverdale. You’re such an ethereal beautyindeed. You’re not bad for a woman.”

“You’re too polite. How can I compare to you, Master Quaid? You’re Time Magazine’s latest favoriteand a genius in business. I have to learn from you.”

Wynn said humbly. Since she was in the business world, she had to do this. She had to learn how tocompliment people when necessary.

“I heard Beacon has a new medicine that’s able to combat cancer. I’m very interested. I wonder if youhave the time to talk about this, Madam Johnston? Perhaps we can even work together.”

Marcus looked at Wynn with a fake smile on his face. He immediately proposed his idea to her.

This woman had an icy aura and was just Marcus’ type.

When Philip heard that, his face fell cold.

The Quaids were so forgetful.

Wynn giggled and hesitated. Then, she said, “It’s an honor that Master Quaid is interested in our newmedicine. I think we can replace time to sit down and talk.”

She was declining him. Wynn knew what he was planning. Marcus’ offer of working with Beacon wasfake. He just wanted to ask her out.

However, she did not directly reject him but used a roundabout route instead so that it would not be soawkward for him.

“Haha, alright. I’ll wait for your invitation then, Madam Johnston.”

Marcus chuckled. There was an ominous glint in his eyes.

At this moment, Houston looked at Wynn coldly. “Wynn, Master Quaid is inviting you to talk businesswith him. That’s such a rare opportunity for Beacon. How can you reject him? Why? Are you lookingdown on Master Quaid?”

Anyone with a brain could tell that Houston was targeting Wynn.

The Michaels were in a bit of a rough patch with Beacon recently. It was said that the Michaels pulledback on their investment. Judging from this, it was probably true.

Marcus was delighted. He did not expect Houston to do this for him. What a loyal dog.

At this moment, Philip placed his glass down and said, “Houston, what an amazing plan. Why don’t yougo and have a girl talk with Master Quaid? There might even be a spark between you two.”

Everyone looked at Philip with weird glances. They did not know what a useless man like him wantedto do.

When Houston heard this, anger exploded in his chest. He glared at Philip and said angrily, “Philip, youhave no right to talk here.”

“Hehe.” Philip chuckled. He stood next to Wynn and stared at Houston with an imposing manner. Hesaid, “Houston, I don’t care what you’re planning. If you want to plot against my wife, I should warn youto look at yourself in the mirror first. Don’t think no one dares to touch the Michaels in Golden City.”

Since Philip was standing out now, then this party would definitely be a farce.

Houston was so mad that he was shaking. He roared, “Philip, you’re just Wynn’s boy toy! You’re agood-for-nothing who depends on your woman! How dare you talk to me like this? What? Do you think

a spineless bum like you has the power to touch my family? Why don’t you take a piss and look at yourreflection in it?”

“The Michaels? Soon. I hope you won’t kneel down and beg me when the time comes.”

While saying that, Philip’s eyes were glinting ominously.

Houston backed away subconsciously. He forced himself to be calm as he smiled coldly. “Why? Areyou going to take action against me? Just look at yourself. If you dare to do anything here, I’ll makeyour wife’s company go bankrupt tomorrow!”

Philip frowned. A cold aura was emitting from his body. Houston felt as if he was going to meet hisdemise.

After that, he saw Philip waving his hand at him.

Slap!

The sound of the slap reverberated across the hall.

It was quick yet brutal.

Houston was weak and had been hollowed out by Shirley. How would he be able to endure Philip’sslap? He flew backward after he was slapped.

Houston clutched his face and fell on the floor. The corner of his lips was stained with blood while hisface was extremely swollen.

Everyone was stunned by the sudden slap. This was a high-end party in Riverdale.

All of the guests here were giants of the pharmaceutical industry. Plus, Marcus Quaid, the youngmaster from an influential family in Capital City was also here. How could a useless bum slap the

young master of the Michaels family without even thinking twice?