Philip turned and spared Chase Fisher a glance before he replied, “If you’d excuse me, I’m running against time. My wife’s waiting for me at the hospital.” Pfft! Everyone else fainted again! This dude was unnecessarily pretentious! How could he just brush Chase Fisher off like he was nothing? Did he not know who Chase Fisher was? He was the vice president of the National Association Of Car Racing! He was one of the country’s best racers too! Yet to Philip Clarke, racing was just a game to play. ‘If you like it, you can have it.’Everyone might throttle him should they know of Philip’s current thoughts. Being a racer was the dream career of many young males! Instead of being irked by Philip’s attitude, Chase smiled even friendlier at him. “Should you have any free time in the future, Mr. Clarke, you’re always welcome to drop by. This is my name card.” Not rejecting him this time, Philip took the card from Chase and stuffed it into the pocket of his pants. Then,
Yolanda and her friends watched as Philip walked toward the red Ferrari, the condescending distaste for him thickening in their gazes. Even after having scolded him angrily, Yolanda stomped forward and gripped onto Philip whose hand was rummaging for the car key. She reprimanded again, “Isn’t this enough? Stop pretending already! What, do you need the few of us to shriek and fawn over you for you to stop?”‘Seriously this man… He’s going all out just to look cool. ‘How could such a nice car even belong to a worthless wretch like him? ‘At least take a look at yourself first!’ Philip frowned at the motion. “What now? This is my car.” With a mere sentence, he managed to offend all four girls at the same time. Jane’s laughter could be seen in the curve of her eyebrows even though her hand was held over her mouth. She mocked him sarcastically. “Look at him, still pretending to be all high and mighty. I can never understand why some people find the need to pretend to be some big
Of course, she showed up. Today was her sister’s engagement party after all. She had arrived after buttering herself up to the nines. What for, you ask? To meet more boys, what else? “How’s your boyfriend, Sis? I’ve only met him a handful of times. What does his family do?” Isabelle spoke, turning to look at Ruby who was evidently more interested in the contents of her phone than their conversation. Ruby smiled. “Nothing special. He treats me well though, so I thought it’s best that we get engaged first. That way, at least Mom and Dad will stop nagging, you know?” A quick flash of disappointment shone in Isabelle’s eyes. She had assumed that her future brother-in-law would be the scion of the rich. Who would have thought he was from a normal family? ‘Has my arrogant sister changed her taste in men? ‘So, she prefers the honest kind now?’Ruby’s WeChat with Mr. Wade was filled with flirtatious messages of all sorts. They had already picked a time to meet as well. She wou
“Philip Clarke!” Everyone froze the moment they saw Philip enter the private room. “Holy f*ck! That’s Philip Clarke?” There was a strange glint in everyone’s eyes as they scrutinized him all over. Who would have thought they would meet him today? Philip was confused as well. Something was off about the atmosphere ever since he stepped foot into the room, especially as he glossed over the strange look in everybody’s eyes. They were filled with unadulterated insult and contempt. “Isn’t your boyfriend’s friend a little too shoddy, Ruby? What he wears is even more miserable than your future husband.” Isabelle began to taunt. Anger rose the moment she laid her eyes on Philip’s poker face. Not only had she lost her dignity at the BMW motorcycle showroom last time, but it even cost her her job as well. This was an act of revenge she had to take!She would make him pay, and if squishing him like a bug under her foot was what needed to be done, she would. Even if it was
In the elevator, Ruby had also recognized both Howard and Philip.Without an ounce of regret, her first response was to frown disgustedly and glare at the duo.Then, right before Howard’s eyes, she pecked the middle-aged man on his cheek and neck.She even went as far as to humor the man by clinging on to him. Time froze. The elevator doors closed. Philip sighed hopelessly and walked forward to pat the shocked Howard on his shoulder. “I’ve been trying to tell you. Ruby…” Howard interrupted before Philip could finish talking. With a forced smile and tears that threatened to spill from his eyes, he said, “Come on, let’s go. It’s time to eat. Ruby just went to buy something. She’ll be back in a while.” Philip was stunned. ‘Howard really doesn’t plan to admit it, does he?’ Having said that, Howard turned to leave. Philip’s expression hardened as he watched Howard’s retreating figure. He roared, “Dude! How the f*ck long more are you going to lie to yourself? That over ther
The entire restaurant fell into silence at Philip’s question. Everyone was confused.‘Such a bold claim. ‘Hundreds of millions worth of assets? ‘Doesn’t he only have 300,000 bucks? That was merely a small diamond ring too. ‘But he’s suddenly rich now that his girlfriend is breaking up with him?’Ruby smirked tauntingly as she turned to Philip. “Come again? He’s nothing but a piece of trash, just like you. Hundreds of millions worth of assets? Who are you kidding?” ‘Even at this point, he opts to butt in instead of pulling Howard away? ‘Hundreds of millions worth of assets? ‘What a joke.’Ruby had been with Howard for four years. If anyone, she would know best about his financial condition, no? The fat greasy man by Ruby’s side also began to make relentless fun of the duo before him. “Who’s this f*cker? Do you know him, Ruby dear?”The man had never seen someone as shameless as Philip. The man was not alone in his opinion. In fact, everyone else spectating, mostly
Everyone fetched for their phones immediately even though most of them were aware that the phone ringing was not their own. Staring at Deaton, Philip motioned with a jerk of his chin. “It’s yours.” Stunned, Deaton reached for his pockets to realize it was indeed his phone. Most importantly, it was from his company’s secretary. Had he not already established that they were not to disturb him today? Deaton frowned. Having no idea what the meaning behind the call was, he picked it up with a smile. “Right in time. A call from my company’s secretary. I’ll get to ask if my assets have been…” Before he could finish speaking, his ear was met with the anxious voice of his sexy female secretary. “Mr. Wade, something has happened! Our company’s been bought and transferred to someone else’s name.” Stunned, cold sweat began to form on Deaton’s forehead. “What?” He was shocked. The unease in his chest caused his entire body to shiver in fear as he stared at Philip. “Mr. Wade, all y
Giada Wallis! ‘She has found Wynn and Mila, but what does she want?’ Philip felt his eyebrow twitch as his expression shed its warmth. Anxiously, he uttered out, “I’ll be there soon!” Philip had no time to explain and quickly hailed a taxi to the hospital. Having just drunk, he could not drive. Philip reached the hospital within ten minutes and quickly alighted the car, dashing toward Mila’s hospital room. Pushing open the door, he was met with the scene of Wynn speaking happily to a graceful woman. The duo was shrouded by an indescribable air of harmony. “Philip, You’re back.” Wynn stood from where she previously sat and greeted him with a warm smile. Opposite her was Giada Wallis. Donned in an expensive set of clothing and an aura of nobility that one could only be born with, she gave off the royal vibe fit for a queen merely by sitting there. Despite being over 40 years of age, this was a woman with the beauty of a 20-year-old lady. The small quirk on the corner