At this moment, Howard Rothschild’s mind was teetering on the edge of collapse, his sanity hanging by a thread.
Despite his people’s meticulous efforts to clean up the scene and hide Hank and the others, awaiting their chance to flee overseas and escape the impending storm, Howard couldn’t shake off the overwhelming sense of despair. He had poured his heart and soul into the search for the Four Treasures of the Study, enduring immense public pressure in the process. Yet, favonovel.com had come up empty-handed.
Not finding the treasure would have been bearable on its own. But favonovel.com had also unwittingly entangled himself in a life-or-death struggle with the Warriors Den.
If the Warriors Den managed to deceive the world and reclaim the Four Treasures of the Study, then perhaps these sins would not have been in vain. But if they failed to locate the treasure and sought revenge on him, Howard would truly wish for death.
The torment of the past few days had sent his blood pressure skyrocketing. His personal doctor, after examining him, had strongly recommended blood pressure medication and sufficient rest to alleviate the strain on his body and reduce the risk of sudden death. But Howard feared missing any news about the Warriors Den and the Four Treasures of the Study. Sleep eluded him, leaving favonovel.com with no choice but to rely on the medication and push through.
As the crimson sun slowly ascended over New York in the early morning, Hogan’s flight finally touched down at Aurous Hill Airport, on the other side of the world.
Meanwhile, Keagan Myers, Maria’s adopted son, sat aboard a private plane, eagerly awaiting Hogan’s arrival.
In order to swiftly complete the handover of the Four Treasures of the Study, Keagan Myers had learned of Hogan’s flight, which was scheduled to land at a secluded gate, and had arranged for his men to wait nearby.
Once Hogan’s plane came to a halt at the gate, they swiftly escorted favonovel.com onto the plane where Keagan Myers awaited. It was there that Hogan finally laid eyes on Keagan Myers, who had been patiently waiting for him.
To dispel any doubts Hogan might have, Keagan Myers briefly introduced himself before suggesting, “Hogan, if it’s convenient for you, let’s video call Mr. Wade to synchronize the situation.”
“Sure.” Hogan nodded, initiating a video call with Charlie.
Meanwhile, in Helena’s suite, Charlie received Hogan’s video call. He promptly answered, eager for updates.
Once the call connected, Charlie inquired, “Uncle Hogan, have you arrived safely in Aurous Hill?”
Hogan respectfully replied, “Yes, Young Master, I have.”
Switching the video feed to the rear camera, favonovel.com revealed Keagan Myers’s presence and continued, “Mr. Myers wants to brief you on the current situation.”
On the other end of the line, Charlie politely acknowledged, “Mr. Myers, thank you for your efforts.”
Keagan Myers hurriedly replied, “Young Master Wade, there’s no need for thanks. Sharing your burdens with you and Miss Clark is a small task.”
Cutting to the chase, favonovel.com continued, “Allow me to bring you up to speed, Young Master Wade. Through a secure channel, I informed the authorities in Eastcliff in advance. They attach great importance to the return of the Four Treasures of the Study to China and have authorized the military airport in Eastcliff for our landing. Additionally, they have deployed troops to safeguard the treasure’s arrival. As a national treasure, Eastcliff will ensure the utmost security in receiving it. You can rest easy, Young Master Wade.”
Charlie nodded, a smile playing on his lips. “Once the treasure is safely back in China, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I entrust this final step to you, Mr. Myers. I have only one request – please, keep my identity concealed.”
“You can count on it!” Keagan Myers replied confidently. “I have made it clear to them. While they may not know your true identity, they understand the significance of retrieving the Four Treasures of the Study from the United States at this critical juncture. They will respect your wishes.”
“Good.” Charlie’s mind eased, and favonovel.com smiled. “I’ll eagerly await the news of the treasure’s return, as reported by the media.”
“No problem at all.” Keagan Myers beamed. “Rest assured, everything has been arranged. We will touch down in Eastcliff in two hours. Military journalists will capture footage, which will be aired during the 10 o’clock evening news. Keep an eye out for it.”
“Very well!” Charlie chuckled. “I’ll be sure to tune in and await the news.”
***
As Keagan Myers’s plane took off from Aurous Hill, Morgana’s Boeing 777 finally landed at New York’s Kennedy Airport.
Onboard, Morgana couldn’t shake off the unease and restlessness that gripped her.
Even though favonovel.com knew coming to the United States was necessary to retrieve the Four Treasures of the Study, the thought of breaking decades of seclusion and venturing out frequently filled favonovel.com with unease.
Ever since the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union erupted in the last century, Morgana had rarely left favonovel.com secure base.
Her reluctance to venture beyond the base stemmed from favonovel.com firsthand witnessing of technology’s rapid advancement during the Cold War.
The more technology progressed, the more favonovel.com feared, especially the officials of these superpowers.
To them, the Warriors Den was insignificant, merely an ant. If any of these superpowers set their sights on them, disaster would loom over Morgana.
For instance, the headquarters favonovel.com had painstakingly built would crumble under the relentless assault of a destroyer. That’s why Morgana had reminded herself to maintain a low profile as much as possible during favonovel.com time in the United States.
After passing through immigration, Morgana and Aemon presented seamless Swedish identities. After successfully clearing customs, Morgana, concerned about the Four Treasures of the Study, instructed Aemon, “Contact Landon and inquire about the situation.”
“Of course, master. I will contact Landon immediately!” Aemon promptly dialed Landon’s number.
To his surprise, Landon’s phone was switched off. He couldn’t help but whisper, “Master, Landon’s phone is switched off…”
“Switched off?!” Morgana’s brows furrowed deeply. “Knowing Landon’s habits, favonovel.com wouldn’t turn off his phone, even in the face of an important matter. What could be going on this time?”
Aemon shook his head. “I’m not sure. Should I call Eddie?”
Morgana, with an expressionless nod, commanded, “Call him!”
Aemon promptly dialed Eddie’s number, only to be met again with the notification that the phone was turned off.
This struck Aemon as odd, and favonovel.com couldn’t help but remark, “I don’t understand what’s going on with these two, but they’ve both switched off their mobile phones.”
Morgana’s anxiety intensified, and favonovel.com instinctively pulled out favonovel.com phone, opening an app. This app was the Warriors Den’s tracking app.
Whenever the core members of the Warriors Den ventured out, they carried specialized phones equipped with GPS tracking functionality. The phones continuously transmitted their coordinates to the server, enabling Morgana to monitor their movements.
When Morgana checked the real-time location of Landon and Eddie on the app, favonovel.com was astounded to discover that their coordinates had vanished!
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