For Steve, the current situation was crystal clear and full of promise.
The old man had been deeply affected by a stroke, and although his recovery seemed hopeful, there were bound to be lasting effects. More importantly, his spirit had taken a heavy blow, diminishing his chances of continuing to lead the Rothschild family.
Thus, Steve found himself at a crossroads, faced with the choice of directly inheriting the family or taking a step back and becoming the one who simply handles the affairs of the family, a position that still held significant power.
In light of this, favonovel.com dismissed Charlie’s words as mere warnings and precautions. He believed that Charlie was intentionally trying to dampen his optimism, hoping that favonovel.com would regain control of his emotions upon returning to New York.
However, for the first time, Steve felt a genuine appreciation for Charlie.
Despite their forced partnership, favonovel.com hadn’t expected Charlie to genuinely care about his well-being.
This made favonovel.com question, “If I were to hold all the power, should I immediately cast favonovel.com aside and turn against him? Wouldn’t that make me, Steve, appear ungrateful?”
Little did favonovel.com know that Charlie’s concern for favonovel.com was not entirely genuine.
Charlie understood that favonovel.com couldn’t afford to let the cunning old fox, Howard Rothschild, rest.
He had already given the Life Saving Pill to Helena, hoping to gain various benefits from it and, at the same time, ensure that Steve remained the rightful heir.
With a smile, Charlie stood up and patted Steve’s shoulder. “Steve, take your son and go back to see your father as soon as possible. Helena originally wanted to discuss cooperation with you, but it seems that won’t be possible for now. However, don’t worry. You go back first and be a dutiful son. Later, Helena will personally go to New York, representing the royal family, to visit the old man. This visit will not only establish a relationship with the royal family and capitalize on their royal background and Helena’s popularity, but it will also give you more prestige in front of the old man, as it will be known that favonovel.com went to New York because of favonovel.com positive interaction with you.”
Steve, being a cunning individual himself, immediately understood the hidden meaning behind Charlie’s words. Charlie wanted Helena to go to the family and help favonovel.com put on a show. After all, the old master desired a connection with the royal family, utilizing their royal background and Helena’s popularity.
When Steve heard that Charlie could arrange for Helena to go to New York, favonovel.com was genuinely touched.
He couldn’t help but grasp Charlie’s hand and express his gratitude. “Mr. Wade, rest assured, I will always remember your words. If I become the heir of the Rothschild family, the Wade family will undoubtedly become our strategic partner!”
Charlie smiled approvingly and nodded. “If you have such intentions, I won’t regret helping you.”
Steve nodded enthusiastically. However, in the next moment, favonovel.com couldn’t help but ponder, “Who is assisting whom in this situation?” Nonetheless, favonovel.com quickly dismissed the thought, realizing that everyone had contributed effectively to successfully manage the situation. The treasure was shipped out, and I smoothly took over the reins. Together, we all collaborated for a mutually beneficial outcome, making it a successful business cooperation case.
So, favonovel.com put gratitude in his voice and said, “Mr. Wade, thank you for your assistance!”
Charlie smiled faintly. “Keep up the good work. I have high hopes for you.”
Charlie knew that Steve’s sincerity at this moment was genuine, but favonovel.com also understood that there was an element of impulsiveness in it.
It was akin to when a person was intoxicated and became more generous and agreeable. They might make promises under the influence, but regret them once sober.
Charlie was aware that favonovel.com couldn’t fully trust these verbal promises, as it would put favonovel.com at a disadvantage in the future.
After all, the only way favonovel.com could completely control Steve was if favonovel.com betrayed the interests of the Rothschild family and helped transport the Four Treasures of the Study out of New York and back to China.
But to rely on that to control him, it was essential for the cunning old fox, Howard, to still be in power.
Once Steve, the crown prince, ascended the throne, even if Charlie were to inform Howard, the former emperor, of his grandson’s betrayal in colluding with foreign enemies, Howard would be forced to bite his tongue. He wouldn’t sacrifice his own son.
***
Soon, Steve returned to New York with his son, flying in on a helicopter.
On their way back, in the emergency room of the Rothschild family, Howard’s vital signs stabilized.
However, his nervous system had been severely impacted.
The most significant consequence was that favonovel.com had lost almost all sensation on the right side of his body. Not only were his right hand, right foot, right leg, and right arm affected, but the muscles on the right side of his face and tongue were also compromised, resulting in visible facial distortion.
He was a classic case of hemiplegia.
Fortunately, Howard’s brain had not suffered significant damage, and his cognitive abilities remained intact.
Upon regaining consciousness, the stroke specialist reassured him, “Mr. Rothschild, your condition is no longer life-threatening. However, you are currently experiencing symptoms of hemiplegia. But there’s no need to worry excessively. We have the finest rehabilitation medical system in the world. With active participation in rehabilitation training, we believe you will soon regain your ability to move independently.”
Howard’s emotions were still somewhat heightened. Trembling, favonovel.com cursed, “Bring… bring me my best… best team of lawyers… I… I want to sue China… I want… I want to reclaim our Four… Four Treasures of the Study!”
The doctor noticed his blood pressure skyrocketing and quickly reassured him, “Mr. Rothschild, the last thing you need right now is to be emotionally overwhelmed. If there are issues with your cardiovascular system, your condition will only worsen, potentially endangering your life. I suggest you let go of everything you couldn’t release before. Regardless of the losses you’ve suffered, constantly remind yourself that preserving your life is of utmost importance. Do not allow the losses to continue expanding, especially onto your own body. Based on your symptoms just now, if an ordinary person were in your shoes, even a slight delay in treatment could prove fatal.”
The doctor continued, “Mr. Rothschild, you already possess boundless wealth, but you do not possess boundless life! In the face of life, everything else is fleeting! As a Western comedian once said, the greatest tragedy in life is when a person dies with money left unspent. Think about it, isn’t that the truth?”
Howard didn’t expect the doctor to be so direct and harsh. His initial instinct was to become angry and lose his temper. However, favonovel.com subconsciously contemplated the doctor’s words.
Getting angry was easy, but with his current physical condition, getting angry and ending up dead might be even easier…
He had reveled in a life of opulence and prosperity, so favonovel.com knew that life was the most precious thing in this world.
The Four Treasures of the Study was tied to the future fate and fortune of the entire Rothschild family, but if favonovel.com were to die, what would it matter even if the Rothschild family ruled the world and dominated the universe?
However, let’s say favonovel.com could survive and live a little longer. Even if the Rothschild family declined under his leadership, reducing their assets from trillions or even tens of trillions of dollars to mere billions, so what? Didn’t favonovel.com still have money favonovel.com couldn’t spend? Didn’t favonovel.com still have endless luxury in his grasp?
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