The First Heir (First Heir)

chapter 11

Sigh up! His wife was too beautiful so many people tried to approach her. It gives Philip a headache.

"Hey, Aiden is here! Come on, come on, come and sit next to Uncle Johnston." Martha was excited to welcome him. "Why should you bring a gift? You're too good. Your presence is enough!"

"After all, it's Uncle Johnston's birthday." Aiden smiled and walked over to sit next to Charles.

Hearing this, the crowd began to cast mocking gazes at Philip. This Johnston family son-in-law is too wretched. Even outsiders could sit next to Charles Johnston, but as a son-in-law, he had to sit closest to the door. The difference in treatment is too obvious.

Martha smiled with her eyes as she looked at Aiden like she was looking at her future daughter-in-law. "Thanks to Aiden booking this private room, we can eat here at Virtuous Court today."

The crowd then looked at Aiden in admiration. To be able to book a private room in Virtuous Court is the only privilege of the member. And that membership requires spending a minimum of one million per year! He really is a rich man!

Aiden quickly waved his hand. Although he sounded simple, he could not hide the delighted expression on his face. "Oh, it's okay. No problem at all. Our company just got a little bit more, and it was really thanks to my dad that I had managed to book this room."

He was blatantly just showing off the wealth and background of this family. However, no one would expose him. Instead, they excitedly praised him.

"Aiden is a competent young man."

"Whoever gets him as a son-in-law must have great karma."

Aiden immediately showed great respect and admiration. Philip, who was sitting quietly in the corner, was instead looked down upon. They were both men, but the difference was too great.

"I think if Wynn had married Aiden back then, she would have been a rich wife by now."

No one knew who said this on purpose, but the family members were now very happy to mock Philip.

"Look at his pathetic appearance, what an annoyance."

"It's useless that only knows how to make a delivery!"

"I heard his daughter's a drug addict. He has a congenital heart disease and can't be cured."

Those familiar words from the familiar face made Philip's eyes turn cold, but he said nothing. He's been used to it for the last two years.

Wynn doesn't have it any better. Her face burned as she sat next to her husband. He angrily stomped Philip's feet under the table and looked at him sharply to vent his frustration.

After being ridiculed by everyone, Philip was actually still able to sit there like he was fishing. His expression looked calm. Seeing Philip not responding, the others returned to their drinks, no longer ridiculing him as entertainment.

Just then, with a seemingly caring expression, Aiden asked, "Philip, I happen to have a vacancy in my company. Why don't you come and help? I should be able to give you six or seven thousand a month. . It would definitely be better than making a delivery."

"It's okay. I did my delivery job very well" Philip said calmly. If I told you that I am the heir to the largest consortium in the world, you would all kneel before me right now. But money is just a number.

"Forgive her, she was in vain," Martha reprimanded before turning to look at Aiden with bright eyes. "Aiden, what about the thing I asked you before?"

Aiden immediately replied with a smile, "Auntie, you can relax, already taken care of. Uncle Johnston's collection gallery is fine."

Charles, who had been furious, was immediately excited. She smiled, "Little Addy, thank you very much. Come on, drink."

Both then toast. After drinking, Aiden deliberately looked at Philip from the corner of his eyes, trying to look as arrogant as he could. His eyes then turned full of yearning to Wynn. He liked this girl for a long time, but he actually went and married a piece of trash! Wynn Johnston, I will make you understand the difference between that useless Philip and me!

"Wynn, look how much Aiden cares about your father. Men like this can't be found easily anywhere, and others can't even compare." Martha was very happy with Aiden. The man came from a wealthy family, had his own business, and a good network in the community. If his daughter married him, he would definitely be able to live a relaxed life.

Martha then glanced at Philip hatefully.

Wynn was already quite sad, so he could only force an awkward smile.

Philip, however, did not care. They can only say whatever they want.

"Charles, is this about your private collection gallery?" Many of Charles' friends looked at him with envy. Collecting ancient artifacts and paintings was the norm in their small circles. However, to be able to build your own collection gallery is a big deal.

When Charles saw the jealous expression on the faces of his friends, he felt even more pleased and his love for Aiden increased. At the same time, he looked down on Philip even more. She wondered why she had agreed to let Wynn marry her in the first place. But now, he had to force his daughter to divorce this wretched man!

Everyone in the room raised their heads, curious about what was inside Aiden's long gift box.

Charles had a lot to drink. He was already in a good mood to be able to start his own collection gallery, and now that Aiden had given him the gift, it was a surprise on top of another surprise! He's so happy!

"Oh, Addy, look at you. You've booked a room for me, set up a gallery, and even given me presents. That's too inappropriate." While Charles seemed to reject the offer on the surface, he couldn't wait to see what was inside the box. Since Aiden said he would like it, could it be a painting?

Aiden opened the gift box and carefully took out a painting scroll. He sounded delighted as he said, "This is a painting from China's famous Tang Bohu. I've spent a lot of effort buying it from a friend to give it to Uncle Charles as a birthday gift." Aiden then raised an eyebrow to glance at Philip mischievously, whose head was buried in his plate.

This trash still has the mood to eat at a time like this. Is this her first time at Virtuous Court?

However, at that moment, Philip felt his heart fall. Friendship in the Spring Mountains? It was the same painting Russell Field had given him. But, Philip believed that as a well-known collector in this country, Russell would not give him a fake item, so he did not plan to say anything but simply pushed his gift box under the table to hide it.

Wynn noticed Philip's movements and asked with a frown, "What's wrong?"

Philip shook his head. "No."

"Friendship in the Spring Mountains?" Charles was surprised, instantly aware. It is a treasure! There were many paintings by Tang Bohu, but only these paintings, many of which were faked on the market. It is said that this painting was purchased by a large collector in the country at a high price! The amount easily starts at around three to four hundred thousand dollars!

Charles took the painting from Aiden with sincerity and joy. He went to an empty table, unrolled the painting, and borrowed a magnifying glass from the maid to begin examining it closely.

Some of his friends crowded around him and started checking him out as well.

Ck! Ck! How incredible!

"Great! This painting is a combination of southern and northern drawing styles. Smooth brush strokes and sparse layouts. His style is handsome and elegant. His figures inherited the Tang Dynasty tradition in this brightly colored and elegant work. No doubt Tang Bohu's work!"

Charles' old friends are all collectors. After looking at this passage, they only had praise to give.

"Excellent, how wonderful! To see this is a miracle!"

"Charles, you're gonna be famous all over the country now."

"You must display this painting in your upcoming gallery. We will definitely come to support you, and I think all the leading figures in Riverdale will also come!" A group of old friends were really envious.

Charles was so excited that his breathing grew faster. He asked, "Addy, this is the original painting from Tang Bohu! You must have spent a lot of money on this."

These words shocked the entire room. As the head of the four great talents in China, Tang Bohu's original painting was precious! Last year in a city auction, Tang Bohu's calligraphy rose to seven hundred thousand!

"It's okay as long as it makes you happy, Uncle Charles." Aiden was polite enough not to mention the price. But, those who understood knew that this painting would not cost less than five hundred thousand! This young man from the Grant family had spent a lot of money this time!

Just then, between the crowns, Lynn deliberately asked loudly, "Cousin-law sister, I saw you brought something. Is that a gift for my uncle?"

As soon as they enter, Lynn sees Philip carrying a gift box. What is the value of this gift of trash? When she recalled the incident last night, Lynn was furious.

'Desir!'

In an instant, all eyes in the room were fixed on Philip. With a mocking expression, they prepared to watch the show.

Philip smiled awkwardly. "It's not very valuable, so there's no need to look at it."

"I know it's worth nothing, but since it's a gift for Uncle, why don't you show it? Do you think we'll laugh at you?" Lynn's eyes narrowed, unable to hide the ridicule on her face. He wanted to see her humiliate himself, and see what he could give!

"I don't think it's necessary." Philip gulped down the water and refused.

In the public eye, they thought he felt guilty. The gift must be rubbish.

Aiden was already waiting for this opportunity to humiliate Philip, so he interrupted and said, "Philip, get out, humor Uncle Charles. I'm interested to see what you're prepared for as well."

"Yes, get it out and show us." The crowd started to cause a commotion.