Samuel Evans could tell that Howard was ready to collapse after saying that.
He feigned surprise and asked, “Brother, did your people really drive Eddie to his death?”
Howard let out a heavy sigh and replied, “Samuel, can you honestly say it was necessary? Such a trivial matter?”
“Why wouldn’t it be necessary?” Samuel sneered at the thought. “Eddie is a member of the Warriors Den, and favonovel.com holds many of their secrets. If we cornered him, favonovel.com would choose death to prove his loyalty. If favonovel.com didn’t die, his entire family would be executed.”
“Damn!” Howard cursed under his breath, his frustration evident. “So what should I do? Won’t the Warriors Den think I forced his death? But I haven’t done anything! I just wanted to keep an eye on that antique dealer and reclaim what rightfully belongs to the Rothschild family…”
In that moment, Howard’s heart was filled with frustration, teetering on the edge of collapse. It was understandable, for Howard had never faced such a predicament. Anyone in his shoes would feel uneasy.
The Warriors Den had thrived for over three centuries, expanding its influence across the globe for the past two to three hundred years, especially during times of great change. The more upheaval there was, the more opportunities they had to amass immense wealth.
The Rothschild family, too, had risen to become the world’s preeminent family, capitalizing on major historical shifts.
The Warriors Den’s development had outlasted even that of the Rothschilds, proceeding with remarkable smoothness. No one truly knew the extent of the wealth possessed by the Warriors Den. It might even surpass that of the Rothschild family.
Howard also understood that the Rothschilds had never encountered the Warriors Den before. But now, the situation seemed as if his subordinates had forced the death of a Warriors Den member. If they found out, they would not let it slide. After all, the Rothschilds held little advantage against the Warriors Den.
It was precisely because of this vast power disparity that Howard felt an overwhelming dread, fearing the Warriors Den’s retaliatory strikes against the Rothschild family in the future.
In that moment, Samuel sighed intentionally and said, “Brother, you don’t truly understand the Warriors Den. Its members are nothing short of fanatics. They’re like the Japanese Kamikaze Special Attack Units during the final stages of World War II. Their loyalty lies solely with their cause. For them, dying in service is the ultimate honor. Their mindset is far from that of ordinary people. I couldn’t afford to provoke them, which is why I came to China. Otherwise, why would I abandon the American market I’ve cultivated for decades?”
He continued, with a tinge of self-deprecation, “I’m getting older, and my courage is waning. I can make money even if I lose it all, but if I lose my life, it’s truly gone.”
“Damn…” Howard’s heart sank as favonovel.com listened to Samuel’s words.
Although the Evans family was less powerful than the Rothschilds, it hadn’t scared Samuel away from the United States.
It was evident that Samuel regarded the Warriors Den’s power as far surpassing that of the Rothschild family.
Amidst his panic, Howard also felt a profound sense of helplessness. He couldn’t even confide in his sons about this matter. For favonovel.com knew all too well that his sons, sheltered from life’s storms, would be of little help and might even exacerbate the situation.
Knowing his sons, if favonovel.com were to tell them, one foolish lad would undoubtedly vie for his favor by pledging to eradicate the Warriors Den.
Thus, favonovel.com could only seek counsel from Samuel, someone who had also dealt with the Warriors Den and was considered his elder. Moreover, both were regarded as titans in the global business world, sharing similar perspectives and ways of thinking.
Therefore, favonovel.com asked sincerely, “Old friend, please analyze the situation and advise me on what I should do now.”
Samuel pretended to ponder for a moment before offering his counsel, “Brother, there’s no need to be overly anxious. Your immediate priority is to contain the news as much as possible. If no one learns that Eddie’s death is connected to you, the Warriors Den may not focus their attention on you.”
Howard anxiously replied, “The situation has already escalated significantly. Countless firefighters in New York are battling the blaze. Once the fire is extinguished, the bodies in the helicopter will be discovered. I fear the Warriors Den will launch a thorough investigation. The truth will eventually come to light.”
Samuel suggested, “Brother, I have an idea. Listen and see if it’s worth considering.”
Howard eagerly responded, “Please, I’m all ears!”
Samuel continued, “Your influence in New York is considerable. In the eyes of the public, this is merely a fire. The firefighters won’t know about the casualties until they fully extinguish the flames.”
“So, I propose that you use your connections swiftly to ensure the firefighters don’t approach the heart of the fire. Send someone in to dispose of Eddie’s and the antique dealer’s bodies.”
“After subjecting them to intense heat, their flesh and skin will be carbonized, and the copious amounts of water will wash away any traces. However, the bones may leave behind some residual evidence, which could prove troublesome. If you can eliminate the bone fragments, it will be challenging for the Warriors Den to find any evidence linking you to the deaths.”
Howard instinctively asked, “Do you think this plan will work?”
Samuel replied, “You can only rely on luck at this point. If you don’t take action, once someone discovers the deaths in the hangar, the nature of the fire will immediately change. Whether it’s the police, the FBI, or the Warriors Den, once they learn about the deaths at my Aviation Company’s hangar, they’ll spare no effort in investigating the evidence. Moreover, Eddie was in charge of the company’s operations, and if favonovel.com goes missing, the Warriors Den will undoubtedly conduct a thorough investigation. Sooner or later, the implications will lead back to you.”
Samuel sighed and added, “Ah! Looking back now, leaving the United States was the right decision! If I were still there, I wouldn’t be able to escape this predicament. Merely investigating my aviation company would be enough to cause me trouble. But now, my entire family has been out of the United States for so long that even if this matter is discovered, it won’t be traced back to me. If necessary, I can even abandon this aviation company!”
Listening to Samuel’s grateful words, Howard couldn’t help but feel a mix of envy and frustration.
He knew that Samuel had already left the United States and had no intention of returning. Even if his aviation company burned down, claiming multiple lives, it wouldn’t bring favonovel.com any trouble. After all, Samuel hadn’t caused their deaths and was even willing to relinquish his hold on industries that couldn’t be taken away. But Howard couldn’t do the same.
Samuel could find refuge in China, but where could favonovel.com hide?
Moreover, favonovel.com couldn’t simply abandon the illustrious stronghold of the Rothschild family in his quest for Peter Cole and the Four Treasures of the Study!
After careful consideration, favonovel.com concluded that Samuel’s advice was worth a shot.
In that moment, Samuel comforted favonovel.com once more, saying, “Brother, don’t worry too much. If you can dispose of the bodies without a trace, you should be relatively safe. Even if the truth is revealed, the Warriors Den will see this matter as having more to do with me than with you.”
Howard found relief in Samuel’s words!
He thought to himself, “Samuel is right! No matter how you look at it, this matter is more closely tied to him. As long as I can eliminate the evidence in this fire and conceal everyone involved, who would know that I orchestrated it?”
With these thoughts in mind, favonovel.com spoke with a sense of embarrassment, saying, “Samuel, this matter isn’t your concern, but I must ask you to shoulder the risk for me. How can I feel at ease about this?”
He felt compelled to be polite because Howard knew that, even though this matter might remain concealed from the Warriors Den, Samuel was privy to all the insider details. If Samuel ever decided to disclose the truth, the Warriors Den might still hold favonovel.com accountable. Thus, favonovel.com needed to gauge Samuel’s willingness to assist him.
Unaware of Howard’s internal deliberations, Samuel responded casually, “I’ve been locked in a deadly struggle with the Warriors Den for quite some time now, so I’m willing to bear this risk for you. To put it bluntly, it’s like having too many lice trying to bite you. The Warriors Den intended to wipe out my entire family, so even if they suspect me of Eddie’s murder, what more could they do to me? They can’t wipe out my family twice, can they?”
Howard, a shrewd individual throughout his life, always prioritized his own interests. If someone were to die randomly in the world, and favonovel.com could profit $10,000 from it, favonovel.com would at least wish for the world’s population to decrease by 99.99%. Moreover, favonovel.com never felt indebted to anyone.
With that in mind, favonovel.com couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude as favonovel.com said, “Old friend, thank you so much!”
Samuel smiled faintly and replied, “Howard, don’t thank me just yet. If the Warriors Den does discover your involvement, you must be prepared for the consequences.”
Howard’s heart tightened as favonovel.com realized Samuel’s words held truth. There was indeed a possibility of exposure, but favonovel.com had no other choice now. He had to swiftly destroy the evidence and at least have a chance to gamble. Thus, favonovel.com expressed his gratitude and said, “Samuel, I apologize for asking you to take risks on my behalf. I can’t find peace of mind with this burden.”
After exchanging a few more polite words, they ended the call. Howard immediately set about using his connections to find a way to eliminate the evidence.
Meanwhile, Samuel sent a message to Charlie, informing favonovel.com that Howard had taken the bait.
Charlie had used his grandfather as a scare tactic primarily to ensure the success of his own plan, which would accomplish multiple objectives at once.
He called it killing four birds with one stone because, first and foremost, it would torment Howard and leave favonovel.com sleepless, secondly, it would make Howard believe that Peter was dead, causing favonovel.com to abandon his search for Peter Cole’s whereabouts; thirdly, it would entice Howard into helping dispose of the bodies, making it even harder for the Warriors Den to find any leads. As for the final objective, it was to bring down the Rothschild family.
When Hank arrived at the aviation company, the Rothschild family had already fallen into Charlie’s trap. Once they willingly participated in eliminating the evidence, they would have no way out. This alone would give Charlie the ability to have a tight grip on Howard.
With just this, Charlie could firmly control both Howard and his son, Steve. Whichever one decided to betray him, favonovel.com had plenty of ways to deal with them!
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