Chapter 51


    Philip felt the hair on his skin stand under the scrutiny of the crowd. He then saw Aiden walking over to


    him with a smirk.


    “Philip, try repeating what you’ve said just now. I didn’t hear it clearly.” Aiden looked patronizing. This


    Philip really likes to speak up wherever he’s not needed. Doesn’t he know his ce? To even dare to


    spout such nonsense. If I, Aiden Grant, can’t settle this, would a piece of trash like him be able to?


    Philip pouted. After some thought, he answered honestly, “I said that the matter today would not be as


    easy as it seems. There might be illegal fund-raising involved in this, so I don’t think a favor from


    someone would be able to solve it. Hence, I’d like to ask a friend for help. Is there a problem?”


    At this, Aiden immediately snorted. “Holy sh*t, you’re really something Philip. You even have friends


    now? Why? Feel like ying hero today? Sure, why don’t you handle this?”


    After Aiden spoke, the older folks around started bombarding insults.


    “Martha, what does your son-inw mean? Does he want to take the lead? He looks so shabby, what


    can he do? Wouldn’t this just be an embarrassment?”


    “This is Martha’s son-inw, a wretched piece of trash who makes deliveries. What can he do? Stop


    acting almighty and talking big!”


    “Youngsters nowadays really like to dream too far without being realistic. Perhaps he’s feeling upset


    cause he saw how capable Aiden is.”


    Martha was immediately furious when she heard her friend’s mocking Philip. p! She threw a hard


    p across Philip’s face and yelled angrily, “Beat it! There’s nothing for you to do here! One more word


    from you, and I’ll make Wynnie divorce you!”


    Philip froze. He could feel his cheeks boil. His gaze turned cold as a fire burned in his chest. However,


    he could not show his mother-inw any temper.


    After she was done scolding Philip, Martha tugged on Aiden’s arm apologetically and smiled at him.


    “Addy, don’t listen to Philip’s nonsense. What does a cking piece of trash like him know? We still


    need you to help us with this.”


    This was like a soap opera in the eyes of the crowd. They only found it more amusing as they watched


    on. The crowd’s insults and mockery became harsher at this, and that pleased Aiden even more. He


    was here to show off his capabilities and connections to his future mother-inw today, so how could


    he let Philip take that glory from him? Moreover, what right did trash like Philip have to put on an act in


    front of him?


    At this thought, Aiden lifted his chin and stared down at Philip condescendingly. “Didn’t you say you can


    solve this? Then, you do it. I want to see just what you, Philip rke, can do to settle this issue today.”


    Philip frowned hard. When he noticed how his mother-inw was ring at him like she wanted to


    swallow him alive, and the dark expressions of all the older folks around as they gritted their teeth,


    Philip knew that he should not do anything. “I’m sorry, my friend has something up, so he can’t help.


    Why don’t you do it, after all.” Philip sighed.


    Aiden chuckled. He gave Philip a vicious shove then said cheekily, “Since you don’t have any


    capabilities, why did you put on an act earlier? Envious of me?” It’s so obvious that you’re jealous of


    me. I, Aiden Grant, am so handsome, so rich. What rights do you, Philip, have to act in front of me?


    However, Philip merely smiled and stood quietly in a corner. Why should he waste time talking to a


    narcissist?


    At this, the crowd burst intoughter.


    “There are so many types of youngsters today. Doesn’t he feel ashamed? He’s dressed so shabbily


    and even talks nonsense. Now that it’s backfired, he’s behaving like a coward.”


    “Don’t say that. He’s still Martha’s son-inw. Although he’s a piece of trash, at least he has good in-


    laws.”


    As Philip listened to these baseless gossips, he felt helpless. His mother-inw was even now cozying


    up to Aiden, chattering happily with him, seemingly closer to him than she was with this son-inw of


    hers. Philip went to a corner, and when no one was looking, he called Theo.


    At the same time, within the private room of a prestigious hotel, the interior design was luxurious and


    there were tall, beautiful staff waiting inside. Theo was enjoying himself, having a drink with a middle-


    aged fat man. To be more precise, that middle-aged fat man was trying to tter Theo.


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    Therge man was smiling brightly as he took out a silver bank card from his ck wallet and, together


    with a stack of contracts, handed it respectfully to Theo who was currently smoking a cigar.


    If there were anyone else in the room, they would definitely recognize thisrge middle-aged man. The


    president of Lucrative Funds Finance Company, Lamar Collins.


    “Brother Theo, this is thepany’s bonus fromst month. There are six million dors, and here are


    thirteen real estate contracts,” said Lamar.


    Theo narrowed his eyes and nodded, asking his men to receive the offerings without restraint. He then


    patted Lamar’s shoulder with a smile and said, “Mr. Collins, this will be thest time. Don’t look for me


    again after this. Yourpany is dangerous, and I’ve already cleaned my hands from this field. I will


    advise you to convert your business as well. If things get serious, you might need to go to prison.”


    Lamar answered with a smile, “Don’t worry, Brother Theo. This had nothing to do with you. So, if


    anything happens, I will be solely responsible. This is just my little token of appreciation. If it weren’t for


    you supporting me back then, I would have never made it today.”


    Theo nodded and said nothing else.