The First Heir by Master Yu Who Smokes

At this thought, Charles glanced at Philip, who was standing idly in a corner.

He snorted in annoyance and mumbled, “What a useless man!” Philip noticed his father-in-law looking at him, so he gave him a bright smile, but the older man only rolled his eyes at him. Okay, so the older man really did think nothing of him. Just then, outside of Civil Gallery, a luxurious Bentley stopped at the entrance. A few female receptionists quickly rushed over.

Russell Field had specifically come to Civil Gallery today because he heard that there would be a treasure from China’s Ming Dynasty displayed today.

after he stepped into the gallery, Russell’s identity caused an uproar. “Oh god! Isn’t that President Field from Civil Trading Group?” “The grandmaster of collectors is actually here!” “This is too shocking. Charles’s painting has even intrigued this great man!” Many of the aristocrats in Riverdale greeted Russell respectfully upon seeing him and started

group of people following behind him, all of them his friends. “Oh my, it’s an honor to have Master Russell personally visit my exhibition. Please forgive me for not going out to meet you.” Charles was very excited. For the grandmaster of collectors, Russell Field, to make a personal visit, meant that his fame was about to shoot up tremendously for the grandmaster of collectors. “Mr. Johnston, you’re too kind. I’m just here today because I’ve heard great things. I will be imposing on you.” Russell politely shook Charles’s hand as he smiled. “It is my honor that Master Russell could come. Let me show you around. These are just some of the pieces that I tinker with in my free time. They can’t compare to Master Russell’s collection.” For Charles, meeting Russell was like a beginner meeting a great teacher. Charles was extremely humble toward Russel. Upon

continued, “President Field, I was the one who set up the exhibition today, why don’t I show you around myself?” Just after he spoke, the facial expression of Charles, who was standing behind Aiden, turned dark. Did this brat not see that he was standing there? Did anyone need him to show the man around? However, Aiden had completely forgotten about Charles by now as he proactively started to introduce Russell around the place. Although Charles was annoyed, he still followed them

painting hung behind a glass display. In front of that display stood a young man. When Russell looked over and saw the familiar silhouette, he got excited! Mr. Clarke was here too! Seeing Philip stand in front of the painting made Aiden flare up in anger. He walked over with

and admonish Aiden when he saw Philip frown at him. Russell immediately stopped in his tracks, understanding Philip’s message. President Thomas had told him before that Mr. Clarke disliked being conspicuous.