Chapter 1928
The First Heir
Smack!
Martha slapped Charlesâ hand away and chastised coldly, âSon-in-law? What kind of son-in-law is he?
What has he done for us all these years? Has he ever given us a good life? Take that vflla for instance.
He probably used the companyâs funds to buy it, but heâs guarding against us like heâs guarding against
a thief.â
Charles sighed and said, âStop talking so much. He helped us settle the case with Martin and Bernard.â
Martha refused to listen and shouted, âBah! Whatâs the use of that? Martin and Bernard have founded
their own company now. Besides, why should I stop talking? At first, I thought that he was just a
useless loser. Who knew that he was the young master of a wealthy family and the owner of that
Clarke Group in the capital city? So I thought that I could live a rich life from then on, but what
happened after that? They went bankrupt and Philip Clarke is still a useless loser! Why didnât he tell us
when he wasnât broke? Why still rely on the Johnston family after the bankruptcy? Heâs just after
Wynnieâs company and assets so that he can pay off his debts!â
The more Charles listened, the darker his face became. His voice became more solemn as he said
coldly, âEnough, say no more!â
However, the furious Martha did not notice the emotional changes on Charlesâ face at this moment and
continued to vent her displeasure.
âWhatâs enough? No, itâs not! And that second mother of his. Yes, that stepmother named Giada Wallis.
Who does she think she is? How dare she yell at me and order me about? If not because sheâs rich, I
wouldnât be afraid of her! Just look at Philip âs wimpy face. He must have lost the fight against that
woman for the family fortune and thatâs Why heâs still staying in the Johnston family. If I should say so,
our Wynnie should have divorced this jinx sooner!â
Martha cursed unrestrainedly and even sprayed some spittle.
When Lydia and the others heard her words, they were fuming!
Philip Clarke was a useless loser? Simply ridiculous!
Martha Yates really did not know how to count her blessings and had no idea about Philipâs true
strength or heritage at all. She was truly blinded by the illusion before her!
âThatâs enough! Itâs not your turn to criticize Philip! He can buy the entire Uppercreek if he wants to!â
Lydia could not contain her anger and lashed out furiously.
Martha sneered at Lydia, âYoung lady, have you been deceived by this punk? What sweet words did he
say to make you defend him like this? As expected of an adulterous couple! If nothing happens to my
daughter this time, Iâll make them get a divorce and you can be with him! And whatâs this about buying
Uppercreek? Why not buy the whole country?â
Martha pursed her lips and sneered sarcastically.
âThatâs enough!â
At this time, a sudden roar of rage resounded throughout the corridor. Everyone followed the sound
and saw that Charles Johnston, who had always been a good and quiet man, was furious at this
moment. With his eyes blazing, he stared at Martha angrily and gritted his teeth!
âOh, Charles, whatâs wrong with you?â Martha turned her head, still at a loss of what was going on.
Smack!
Charles raised his hand and slapped Martha. Trembling with anger, he pointed at Marthaâs nose and
cursed, âShrew! Iâve warned you time and again not to speak to Philip like this. Why donâ t you listen?
You should have some standards. Why have you still failed to realize it even now?â
Martha was really stunned by this slap.
She did not expect Charles, who had shared a bed with her for decades, to slap her in front of so many
people. âCharles Johnston, are you fâicking crazy? You hit me? Iâll scratch you to death!â
Martha was annoyed and was about to scratch him with her hands.
Charles grabbed her arms and gave her a push before slapping her back and forth again.
Smack, smack!
Two hard slaps!
Charles roared, âYouâre the one whoâs crazy! Youâre a madwoman! Do you know who Philip Clarke
really is?â