The First Heir

“Mm. Turner’s Hospital wants to collaborate with Beacon, but the condition is that they will only negotiate with me,” Wynn said
hesitantly. She lifted her head and looked at Philip, “So, what do you think? Should I accept it?”
Wynn wanted very much to accept Derrick’s offer. After all, she did not want to lose her job.
Moreover, Derick had also promised many benefits to her.
She was quite satisfied with the offer. After all, she had to sustain her family and daughter.
“I know you don’t want to lose your job, Wynn. No matter what you choose, I will support your decision.”
Philip spoke as he draped her arm over Wynn’s delicate neck, as though they were a couple in the prime of their youth.
Wynn nodded seriously. “I’ll have to treat Professor Turner to dinner one day,” she said with a smile.
“Alright, I’ll arrange it with him,” Philip replied.
After the matter was settled, Wynn agreed to negotiate with Turner’s Hospital.
Also, true to his word, Derrick promoted Wynn to vice president.
Everything seemed to be taking a turn for the better.
Meanwhile, back in the Johnston family house, Martha Yates was talking to Charles Johnston about finding a match for Wynn.
A stack of photographs from the matchmaker was spread out on the coffee table.
They were all photos of elite bachelors.
“Oh, Charlie, look at these handsome boys. They’re from good families and their economic qualifications are favorable.
“This one’s running his own company too.”
“Tell me, don’t you think that our daughter is so stubborn? She’s sticking to that Philip Clarke no matter what I tell her. What’s so
good about that piece of trash? He doesn’t have money or status. Our daughter wouldn’t have to suffer if only she would just let
him go!
“If you ask me what I think, I think we should come up with a plan so that Wynn will divorce that good-for-nothing Philip!”

The more Martha spoke, the angrier she became toward Philip.
Charles was wearing his bifocals reading his newspaper and listening to the news on television. “I have to say, you ought to
worry less. Wynn is an adult now. She has a mind of her own.”
“What mind of her own? Oh, are you happy that she’ll be spending the rest of her life with that useless bum?”
Martha was immediately riled. “I say, what’s wrong with you, Charles Johnston? Why don’t you ever care about your daughter
Wynn? Is that how you should behave as a father? I was blind to have married you. I’m the one who worries about everything in
this household. All you do is to fiddle around with those silly things you pick up from the dumpster.”
Martha glared angrily at her husband.
Charles was helpless. He flipped to another page of his newspaper and sighed. “Alright, alright. I’ll listen to you then. Just do
whatever you want.”
Martha felt a little better after that. She thought for a bit and said, “I’ll call Aiden. He hasn’t visited our house for many days.”
Charles was speechless. He looked at Martha, shook his head, and sighed.
Beep beep...
No one picked up the call.
Martha dialed the number a few times, but no one picked up. “Why isn’t Aiden picking up?”
“Maybe he’s busy. He runs a company after all. Maybe you should call him tomorrow?” Charles said.
In the meantime, the newscaster continued to report the news on the television.
“According to the latest updates received by our channel, Gordon Grant, the director of Splendor Education Group, the biggest
educational establishment in the city, has been implicated in a scandal involving tunneling, collusion, instigation, among other
crimes. Chairman Grant has been remanded for investigation.
“In other news, Aiden Grant, owner of Stardream Media and son of Splendor Education Group Chairman Gordon Grant, has
been arrested for his implication in a sex scandal...”
Thud!

Martha’s phone fell on the floor. She was utterly dumbstruck!
‘How is that possible?
‘Aiden is arrested?
‘Aiden’s father is also arrested?’
Martha’s dream of having her daughter marry into a wealthy family shattered.
Charles shook his head and sighed as he continued watching the news report.
Martha could not accept it. She nearly fainted. “What’s going on, Charlie? How could Aiden break the law? He must be framed!
No, I’ve got to call Wynn and ask her.”
Martha was incredibly anxious.
If she knew who had framed Aiden, she would fight them to the death.
At the same time, the doorbell rang. Wynn and Philip entered the house, carrying presents.
“Mom, Philip bought these for you.” Wynn was full of smiles as she stepped into the house.
She had agreed with Philip to go home to talk to her parents.
“Mother, Father,” Philip greeted the two elders with a wide grin on his face.
He was also prepared for the worst-case scenario.
However, Martha was instantly furious when she saw Philip. She rushed over and smacked away the presents in Philip’s hands.
“Who let you come in here? Get lost now!”