“Lloyd Zalman, who allowed you to come in here?” Anna denounced icily. She despised this shitty fat man because he had been coveting her for a long time now.
 
Whenever he had time, Lloyd would come into her office and shamelessly tried to take her to a dinner date. He was also underhanded, always trying to bring his friends and family members into Civil Gallery through his connection. For example, Allison Cooper was one of the people he had brought in.
 
“Anna Carter, what’s with your attitude? As the operations director of Civil Gallery, can’t I come here to take a rest?” Lloyd Zalman settled himself comfortably into the sofa. Like a huge pile of meat, he had layers of fats on his stomach that his shirt was threatening to burst open.
 
“This is not somewhere you can enter. Leave immediately,” Anna pointed to the door and said coldly. The new owner was right here, but this idiot was so 

Philip smiled. “I’m here to take a look.” What a coincidence to run into Aiden here.
 
“Take a look? What’s there for you to see?” Aiden sounded displeased. “Do you know where this is? Is this a place someone like you can enter? Get out this instant!”
 
Aiden hated Philip. The broke man had stolen his goddess from him, and now, he even came to Civil Gallery for a stroll. Did this man not realize that he was tainting this gallery with his existence?
 
Philip frowned slightly, feeling irked. “Why can’t I be here to look?”
 
This Aiden Grant had no idea that the man standing in front of him was the new owner of Civil Gallery, so he still had the gall to look down on him. Philip felt disgusted.
 
“Hahaha!” Aiden laughed out incredulously. “Philip, you’re such a fool. Do you know what kind of people are allowed in Civil Gallery?”
 
“This, I really don’t know,” Philip calmly answered.
 
Aiden tipped his chin up, already forgotten what he came here to do. When else would he humiliate Philip if not now?
 
“The people who are allowed here are all prominent figures of Riverdale City. Their net worth starts from at least ten million.” Aiden cocked an eyebrow and mocked, “Trash like you at the lowest level of society don’t even have the right to stand at the entrance, do you understand?
 
“I don’t even know why Wynn would marry you. I feel sorry for her.”
 
Ruthless mockery and words of contempt. In Aiden’s eyes, Philip was only a tiny ant while he was an elephant. He could easily squash him dead.
 
“Oh, is that so? Is there a rule like that?” All of a sudden, Philip turned to ask Anna who had been standing beside him.
 
Aiden then finally noticed the beautiful and endearing woman next to Philip. This is… the manager of Civil Gallery, Anna Carter!
 
Aiden immediately put on a smile, wanting to shake her hand.
 
However, Anna shot him a look of disdain before answering Philip, “There isn’t.” This Aiden Grant really had guts. He had been begging to meet Mr. Clarke, but he did not know that Mr. Clarke was now standing directly in front of him. He had even mocked him!
 
Aiden was stunned and confused. “Manager Carter, what do you mean there isn’t? Doesn’t this rule exist since the founding of the gallery?”
 
The previous owner, Theo Zander, had set this rule for Civil Gallery. No one in Riverdale City dared to oppose it.
 
“Oh, it’s non-existent now,” answered Anna coldly.
 
Bullsh*t! Aiden was dumbstruck. What was going on today? The great manager of Civil Gallery, Anna Carter, was speaking up for penniless trash.
 
“Manager Carter, you…” Aiden did not know what else to say. He glared at Philip with envy and hate. “What are you still standing here for? Beat it!” He loathed Philip.
 
Anna frowned hard. The way Aiden was scolding her boss irritated her. However, it seemed that Mr. Clarke wanted this settled quietly, so Anna spoke up, sounding annoyed, “Mr. Grant, your attitude is very displeasing. Mr. Clarke has specifically told us not to discriminate people, so the rules of Civil Gallery have changed.”
 
“Right, right, Mr. Clarke is absolutely right.” Aiden, who had been so arrogant just a second earlier, was now nodding like an obedient child. Although he was more successful than Anna, in terms of fame, he still lost to her. She was a follower of Theo Zander! And the manager of Civil Gallery! Civil Gallery itself was already enough to make someone show respect.
 
However, Anna’s next words were like lightning bolts striking down on Aiden. His face turned an uncomfortable green. “But I find Mr. Grant’s attitude earlier dissatisfactory. Our Civil Gallery will never rent out our space to people who look down on others, so please leave,” said Anna.
 
Aiden flared up upon hearing this. He had come to plead today, but he ended up digging his own grave. At the same time, his hostility for Philip grew! It was this poor man’s fault that he could not control himself.
 
Aiden shot a vicious glare at Philip, who seemed to stifle a smile then humbled himself to say, “Manager Carter, I think we can still negotiate.”
 
Anna kept quiet like she was in deep thought.
 
Aiden was so anxious like he was standing on needles. “Manager Carter, how about this. I’ll do anything you ask of me. I only hope that the exhibition on Saturday can proceed as planned. Please help me, Manager Carter, to put in a few good words with Mr. Clarke.”
 
Anna feigned consideration then nodded.
 
This made Aiden happy.
 
“Alright. If Mr. Grant can do the following task, I will promise to allow the exhibition on Saturday.” A cunning glint flashed in Anna’s eyes.
 
“Please tell me. I can definitely do it,” said Aiden anxiously.
 
“Apologize to him.” Anna pointed at Philip.
 
Aiden’s eyes immediately widened, and he shrieked, “Apologize to him? Manager Carter, are you kidding? That’s a delivery man!” How could I ever apologize to the likes of him?
 
“Occupations are not divided into classes. Are you saying you can’t do it, Mr. Grant?” Anna gave a cold smile.
 
“I…” Aiden hesitated. His face was scrunching up.
 
Philip was instead stifling a smile as he pretended to refuse. “I… don’t think that’ll be necessary. He’s the president of a company after all. Why should he apologize to a poor man like me?”
 
Aiden was gritting his teeth in anger at this. So, you do realize that you’re a poor man!
 
“That won’t do! Mr. Grant has to apologize to you today! Mr. Clarke has instructed us that Civil Gallery is never to allow the vulgar individuals who look down on people into the premise,” Anna said sternly. She did not look like she was acting at all.
 
Aiden was now nervous. Cold sweat covered his forehead as he kept quiet the whole time.
 
“Since Mr. Grant doesn’t plan to apologize, I won’t force you. Please leave, Mr. Grant,” said Anna harshly.
 
Aiden immediately said, “No, no, I’m willing to.”
 
Then, feeling extremely conflicted, he turned to look at Philip and hastily said, “I’m sorry.”
 
“What? I didn’t hear it.” Philip shrugged. There was something wrong with his apologizing attitude. Failed!
 
“Philip!” Aiden was gritting his teeth, looking furious. “Don’t get too cocky!”
 
“Manager Carter, this…” Philip turned his head, pretending to look aggrieved.
 
Anna snorted.
 
Aiden immediately started trembling. He clenched down hard on his teeth and said out loud, “I’m sorry!”
 
“It’s not sincere.” Philip shook his head.
 
“You!” Aiden tried his hardest to suppress his emotions. His fists were clenched tight. This piece of trash is getting really cocky under someone else’s power.
 
“Mr. Grant, since this is so hard for you, I think we can just forget about it,” Anna spoke up at just the right time. Her gaze was cold.
 
Aiden’s heart dropped to his stomach. He knew that offending Anna meant offending Mr. Clarke of Civil Gallery. It also meant offending the underground emperor, Theo Zander.
 
After giving it a lot of thought, he finally bowed and said earnestly to Philip, “I’m sorry.”
 
Philip waved and said generously, “It’s nothing. You’ve worked hard, Mr. Grant.”
 
With that, Anna finally nodded. “Well done. Your sincerity is quite admirable, Mr. Grant. I think we can have our discussion now.”
 
Philip felt better now. He then left Civil Gallery under the watch of the people around.
 
When Philip left, Aiden shot a hateful and suspicious look at Philip’s back. He felt extremely annoyed. Did the man know Anna Carter? But it was impossible!
 
Half an hour later, after a round of negotiation, the exhibition would be held as planned. Aiden left the gallery with heavy thoughts.
 
As soon as he left the gates and got into his Benz, he made a call. “Do another detailed investigation of this Philip Clarke. The faster, the better!”
 
At the same time, shocking news spread across Riverdale City! Turner’s Hospital of Golden City will be opening a branch hospital at Riverdale City!
 
Turner’s Hospital was famous within the country, and the president, Henry Turner, was internationally prestigious for his medical skills. He had personally cured many prominent figures from both within and outside of the country. Professor Turner could be said to have God’s healing hands!
 
When this news came out, all medical-related companies and hospitals of all sizes rushed over to the temporary office Turner’s Hospital had set up in Riverdale City to ask for collaborations. Needless to say, the entrance of that temporary office was almost torn down in less than half a day.
 
At Beacon Pharmaceuticals, President Derrick Hall had given the order to secure the collaboration deal with Turner’s Hospital. For this reason, managers of all departments successively visited the temporary office but ended up being rejected. Not only Beacon Pharmaceuticals, but all the companies that went over were also all rejected.
 
Inside the conference room, Derrick sat at the head of the table, looking at his staff, who seemed to be in terrible shape. “We have to secure the collaboration with Turner’s! This will be a great opportunity for our company! I do not wish to see this opportunity snatched away by our competitors.”
 
“President Hall, our legs are almost coming off, but we can’t even meet the representative at Turner’s.”
 
“Yeah! They’re just too arrogant. I’ve seen more than ten companies going over, but they all came out disappointed.”
 
“I think they’re just trying to keep us hanging so they can maximize their profits.”
 
Seeing the crowd dispirited, Derrick slapped the table and bellowed, “It’s only been half a day, and you’re all giving up? I don’t care even if your legs come off and your mouths tear. You guys have to secure this collaboration!”
 
Everyone was quiet. The task was just too hard. Turner’s Hospital of Golden City was a famous hospital within the country. The hospital was a grand existence, just like a great king!
 
“We have to decide on a representative from our company to meet with Turner’s representative,” said Derrick. “I know this task is grave, so I hope that one of you can volunteer.”
 
Everyone exchanged glanced but said nothing.
 
Just then, Gavin gave Rose who was sitting beside him a look, and the latter immediately understood. “Mr. President, I think it would be most suitable for Deputy Manager Johnston to represent our company,” Rose suddenly suggested.
 
After her suggestion, people started endorsing her idea.
 
“Yeah, Deputy Manager Johnston is good-looking and has great verbal skills. She would be a great choice.”
 
“And Deputy Manager Johnston is the goddess of fortune in our marketing department. She was the one who secured the deal with Victory Pharmaceutical, so I think she can make it this time as well.”
 
“What’s more, Deputy Manager Johnston really needs this opportunity. Doesn’t she have a daughter that needs help? I think we should let Deputy Manager Johnston go.”
 
Wynn avoided eye contact. She knew this deal was too important, and she did not have any confidence.
 
She was just about to refuse when Derrick said, “Alright then. Since everyone recommends Deputy Manager Johnston, then we’ll have her represent our company to strive for this deal.”
 
Wynn had no other choice but to brace herself and agree to the task.
 
Upon seeing Wynn’s agreement, Gavin, who was sitting diagonally opposite her, could not conceal the smirk on his face.
 
After the meeting adjourned, Gavin went into Wynn’s office, saying to the troubled woman, “Deputy Manager Johnston, you have to give it your all for this deal with Turner’s Hospital. As far as I know, this collaboration involves a thirty million contract. If you manage to secure it, you will have one million dollars as commission! You won’t have to worry about your daughter’s medical expenses then.”
 
One million dollars. Daughter’s medical expenses. Wynn’s heart wavered.
 
Gavin did not stay any longer but left immediately after saying that.
 
Late at night, in some club. Gavin had two sexy ladies in his arms as he sat with a middle-aged man in his forties opposite him. Jeffrey Scott was the representative sent by Turner’s Hospital to Riverdale.
 
“Uncle, what do you think of this woman?” Gavin asked with a smile.
 
The man across stared at the photo in his hand for the longest time before reluctantly putting it down. He flashed a dirty smile. “Wynn Johnston, what a fine woman.”
 
Gavin’s forehead relaxed almost instantly. They were both men, so he knew what his uncle was thinking of. Wynn Johnston was a beauty and had a great figure. He had had his eyes on her for a very long time.
 
“Uncle, this woman has a useless husband and a daughter with a heart disease. She’s in dire need of money. This deal will be her lifesaver.” Gavin smiled coldly.
 
“Great job, you rascal!” Jeffrey teased. “Once I’ve had my fill, you’ll get yours. I know you’re interested in her.”
 
Gavin licked his lips.

“Causing trouble?” Anna frowned. Her aura became colder as the temperature around fell by a few degrees. Whoever dared to cause trouble at Civil Gallery must have eaten a bear’s heart!
 
When Allison saw Anna’s reaction, her mouth curved into a cruel smile. She pointed to Philip, who had his hands stuffed in his pockets as he stood leisurely, and said, “That’s right. It’s that migrant worker over there. He’s not only causing trouble but was even delusional, saying that he wants to see you. I scolded him for a bit, but he said I didn’t have the right to be at Civil Gallery. Isn’t he an idiot?”
 
Anna glanced coldly at Allison. Although she was not fond of Allison’s condescending tone, the girl was still one of her people, so she kept quiet. Anna then strutted elegantly over to Philip and asked with a straight face, “You’re the one causing trouble?”
 
Philip glanced at this woman in front 

“Lloyd Zalman, who allowed you to come in here?” Anna denounced icily. She despised this shitty fat man because he had been coveting her for a long time now.
 
Whenever he had time, Lloyd would come into her office and shamelessly tried to take her to a dinner date. He was also underhanded, always trying to bring his friends and family members into Civil Gallery through his connection. For example, Allison Cooper was one of the people he had brought in.
 
“Anna Carter, what’s with your attitude? As the operations director of Civil Gallery, can’t I come here to take a rest?” Lloyd Zalman settled himself comfortably into the sofa. Like a huge pile of meat, he had layers of fats on his stomach that his shirt was threatening to burst open.
 
“This is not somewhere you can enter. Leave immediately,” Anna pointed to the door and said coldly. The new owner was right here, but this idiot was so presumptuous.
 
Lloyd chuckled then glanced at Philip and teased shamelessly, “You’re really somethi

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