Chapter 357
The First Heir
âStop! Stay away!â
Martha shivered down to her bones in fear, still traumatized by the choking incident that night. She
darted to hide behind Wynn as she scolded, âLook, Wynnie. This is Philip Clarke! I canât believe he
wants to hit me. Whoâs the head of the family here? Heâs going too far!â
âHaha.â
Philip scoffed, too lazy to argue with Martha.
Philip had always been a sore sight to her, coupled with his attitude the past few days, Martha could
not help the anger that began to boil.
No, she had to throw this piece of trash out the Johnston family tree!
She had to get Wynn to divorce him!
Otherwise, that would be the end of Marthaâs peaceful days.
âListen to your mother, okay Wynnie? Iâve already set it up for you with Joel. Heâs bringing you out on
vacation for a few days. Make good use of this chance, okay? Joelâs family is rich, and heâs the CEO of
Hodgson Pharmaceutical too. Donât let such a great opportunity slip by, itâll be good for both you and
your company.â
Martha persuaded Wynn further. Meanwhile, Philip was smoking outside.
Dinner was served at home that night.
They had no choice but to follow, for it was part of Marthaâs plan to convince Wynn into going on a date
with Joel.
Wynn found herself mind-boggled by the turn of events as she shuffled about in the kitchen. âI donât
want anything to do with Joel Harris, Mom. Please stop. I swear Iâll leave right now if you continue.â
âOkay, okay. Weâll ease into it slowly, okay? We have time.â
Martha knew there was no point in being pushy, but she had already plotted a plan on how she was
going to make Wynn have some time alone with Joel.
All she had to do was make Philip watch things unfold before his eyes and she would have the best of
both worlds.
He would have no other choice but to sign the divorce papers.
Right at that moment, a few people entered through the doors.
It was Wynn and Aunt Paulaâs side of the family.
âPlease come in, Aunt Paula.â
Wynn invited Paula into the house. They were all relatives, after all.
âOh, Wynnie, youâre home! Whereâs your mother?â
Paula asked arrogantly as her eyes scanned the surroundings before she plopped on the sofa as if this
was her own house.
She was followed by Samantha and her husband.
Hearing noises outside, Martha left her bedroom only to be met with the sight of her sister. Her
expression immediately darkened.
After giving her greetings, Samantha reverted to her âthe old manor disgusts meâ attitude and
begrudgingly introduced, âAunt Martha, this is my husband, Frank McDonald. Heâs Rocker
Pharmaceuticalâs general manager.â
Samantha looked nothing but proud as she introduced her husband, even going as far as to cuddle up
to him as well.
Frank McDonald had ârich manâ written all over him, from the seriousness of his tailored suit to his
slicked-back hair. He was a handsome man.
It made sense that Samantha would marry such a man.
Frank politely greeted Wynn as Samantha introduced him.
The sight of a talented man such as Frank McDonald only further infuriated Martha.
Her sister liked to brag about how her son-in-law would buy her gold and jewelry, so meeting him today
only proved to solidify her claim.
Coincidentally, Philip decided to enter the doors at the same time. Martha sent him an angry gaze, for
he paled in comparison to Frank McDonald.
âOh, Philipâs back?â
Paula purposefully shouted as she saw Philip walk in. She began to introduce him to her son-in-law.
âYouâve probably never met Philip Clarke before, Frank. This here is Wynnâs husband. Thereâs nothing
much to talk about him but that he sends food deliveries. Maybe you can bring him out to learn more
about the world if you have the chance? Weâre all family, after all.â