The First Heir
Chapter 136

Chapter 136

Wynn was bewildered that Derrick suddenly contacted her and even offered to promote her to vicepresident.

“You know?” Wynn asked doubtfully.

‘What would Philip know? He’s not employed in Beacon, and he doesn’t know Derrick.’

Philip grinned. “Maybe he had a pang of conscience over what he said to you earlier, and he genuinelywants to apologize.”

Wynn rolled her eyes at him and said nervously, “Don’t joke around, I’m talking serious business here.He’ll be coming here soon. What do you think I should do?”

Wynn was worried about accepting the offer to become vice president. After all, not everyone deservedto sit in that chair.

“Don’t worry, I’m here for you. I’ll bust his pig head open if he does something stupid to you,” Philip saidexaggeratedly.

Wynn chuckled. Her eyebrows were curved and she looked very sweet.

For a brief moment, Philip was transported back to the times when they were in school.

Pure, innocent, and sweet.

Derrick arrived at the cafe a while later. He was panting and his forehead was covered with sweat.

“Oh, Manager Johnston, I’ve looked everywhere for you,” Derrick sat down without invitation andflashed a diplomatic smile on his face.

When his eyes glanced at Philip, they flashed with mockery and condescension.

Derrick hated Philip for what happened at the office earlier.

If not for Philip, he would not have been outed as a cuckold in front of his employees.

“Alright, Wynn, we’ll be talking about some important company matters. Can all the unrelated peoplestay out of this conversation?”

Derrick looked at Philip arrogantly.

Wynn was surprised. She looked at Philip, though before she could open her mouth, Philip said, “Don’tworry, Honey, I’ll just be waiting over there. Call me if you need me.”

Wynn nodded and watched Philip leave.

After Philip left the scene, Wynn pulled a long face and said coldly, “Now can you speak truthfully,Chairman Hall? If there’s nothing else, I’d like to leave as well.”

Derrick was instantly anxious. “Alright, Manager Johnston, I’ll get straight to the point then. Do youknow Professor Henry Turner?”

Wynn was surprised. She nodded. “I know, he’s the director of Turner’s Hospital. He’s renownedinternationally.”

She knew Professor Turner very well. She also knew that he quite respected her husband.

Was the matter related to him?

Derrick smiled. “It’s like this. Earlier, Professor Turner called me and told me that Turner’s Hospitalwants to collaborate with our company.”

“That’s good news. Let me congratulate you in advance, Chairman Hall,” Wynn said with a smile.

“I wish it were that easy. Don’t you know, Professor Turner gave a condition to the collaboration.”Derrick stopped speaking, took a sip of his coffee, looked at Wynn’s confused face, and continued,“Their condition is, you can only be the only representative on our behalf in the negotiations.”

“Me?” Wynn was surprised and confused.

‘What’s going on?’

Derrick continued, “I don’t know the exact details, but Professor Turner mentioned your name. He saysthat he will only negotiate with Wynn Johnston. So that’s why I’m here asking for your help, ManagerJohnston. Please come back to work, if only for the fact that you’ve been in the company for so manyyears. I’ll promote you to vice president. I’m relying on you for the success of the negotiation, VicePresident Johnston. What do you think?”

Derrick was extremely worried.

He needed to confirm the collaboration with Turner’s Hospital today.

Derrick noticed that Wynn was hesitating, and continued to make more promises.

“So what do you think, Vice President Johnston?” Derrick looked at Wynn expectantly.

Wynn was silent for a while. Her eyes fell on Philip standing outside the cafe.

‘Don’t tell me it’s him?’

After all, Professor Turner was acquainted with Philip.

“Your request is a little too sudden, Chairman Hall. I’ll have to discuss this with my husband,” Wynnsaid apologetically.

Derrick was surprised. He looked doubtfully at Wynn and shot an impassive glance at Philip.

‘Why does she have to talk to that useless bum?’

However, Derrick did not voice his thoughts. He forced a smile and continued speaking, “Alright, butplease give me an answer soon, Vice President Johnston. I’ll reserve the position for you.”

Derrick was as honest and sincere as he could be.

Wynn nodded, took her handbag, and left the cafe. She walked next to Philip and tilted her headtoward him. “Philip Clarke, are you responsible for Turner’s Hospital’s decision to collaborate withBeacon??”

It was a direct question.

Philip tilted his head over and grinned. “Do I look that capable? I happened to mention it in front ofProfessor Turner once. Why, does he really intend to collaborate with your company?”

Wynn did not suspect the white lie that Philip told her.

Even if her husband was acquainted with Professor Turner, Professor Turner should not have beeninfluenced by it when making his decision.

Professor Turner must have done his research and decided that Beacon was the best choice. Philipshould not have anything to do with it.