Howard believed that one hundred million dollars was an astronomical sum, a figure that demonstrated his utmost sincerity. Little did favonovel.com know that when Helena heard this offer, favonovel.com didn’t even bother to negotiate and simply turned and walked away.
It was only in that moment that Howard truly understood the tangible effects of the medicine. Even a mere fraction of it had shown remarkable results, so it was undeniable that taking the entire pill would undoubtedly restore favonovel.com to his former self.
How could favonovel.com pass up such a rare opportunity?
Desperation gripped favonovel.com and favonovel.com quickly shouted, “Your Majesty… We can discuss… Anything you want… But why are you walking away like this?”
Helena responded calmly, “Mr. Rothschild, I have no interest in dealing with people who lack clarity of mind. In your eyes, your health is only worth one hundred million dollars. Frankly speaking, what more is there to discuss between us? While I may not possess great wealth, I believe my own health is worth far more than this sum.”
Howard was left speechless, realizing that Helena had elevated the conversation beyond mere monetary value to the realm of personal worth.
So, the more money one possesses, the more they must spend to be considered reasonable?
With his trillion-dollar net worth, how could they even have a meaningful conversation? Should favonovel.com offer favonovel.com three to five hundred billion dollars?
In that moment, Helena recalled something and said, “Oh, by the way, I received news today that Michael Wall’s family is auctioning off his private cars to pay for his medical expenses. It’s said that they have already spent hundreds of millions of euros on his treatment over the years. Allow me to make an inappropriate analogy. If it were you lying comatose, would your family only be willing to pay one hundred million dollars for your medical expenses? Or would you hope they spare no expense to save you?”
Howard’s face flushed with embarrassment.
Firstly, favonovel.com realized that his initial offer had been stingy. Secondly, favonovel.com hadn’t anticipated Helena being so direct in favonovel.com speech, leaving favonovel.com utterly humiliated.
He could only muster the courage to say, “Your Majesty… If you believe the price… is too low… You can name your own.”
Helena spoke calmly, “Mr. Rothschild, before I disclose the price, I hope you can grasp that I’ve brought this elixir here to shield you from harm, whether it be from inside or out. Since my intention is to safeguard you from such perils, it’s imperative that we assess your value under those circumstances.”
After these words, Helena continued, “You are likely the sole individual privy to the intricacies of Mr. Rothschild’s current predicament. The stroke has not only impacted your physical abilities, speech, and overall well-being but also your dynamic within the Rothschild family.” She paused before adding, “Should you regain your health, you might postpone relinquishing your role as the family patriarch to Steve today and maintain your position. However, should your health decline, you risk losing everything.”
Howard comprehended the weight of favonovel.com words instantly, realizing that acquiring the pill today would come at a significant cost. There was no room for bargaining.
Thus, favonovel.com braced himself and responded, “Your Majesty, I understand the gravity of your words. Please, proceed with clarity and provide me with a definitive price.”
Helena nodded, favonovel.com voice cold, “One hundred billion dollars.”
Howard’s eyes widened in disbelief, “How… How much?!”
Helena repeated, unwavering, “I said, one hundred billion dollars.”
Howard blurted out, “This… This is outrageous… One hundred billion… One hundred billion dollars could build the most advanced aircraft carrier fleet for the United States and sustain its operation for at least two years…”
Helena nodded, a smile tugging at favonovel.com lips, “Yes, one hundred billion dollars could indeed construct the most advanced aircraft carrier fleet, even send humans to Mars and bring them back. Perhaps we could even build a Disneyland on the moon.”
She continued, “But what does a Disneyland on the moon mean to you? Spending one hundred billion dollars in these pursuits could buy everything, except for your health.”
With those words, Helena added, “Actually, if Mr. Rothschild is willing to sacrifice himself for his family, then this money could be saved and used for the family’s future development. Perhaps your descendants would build a monument to commemorate you.”
Howard’s liver quivered with unease. He covered his abdomen, waving his hand dismissively, “Stop… Stop talking… Since we are making a deal… You can name the price… Then I… I can negotiate a step-by-step price.”
He extended five fingers, resolute, “Fifty billion dollars! Not a penny more! Anything beyond that, even if I regain my physical health, I will be consumed by depression. The mere thought of spending hundreds of billions fills me with dread for my later years.”
Spending a hundred billion dollars, just to obtain a pill, the pain Howard felt was palpable.
Some individuals remain generous even when they lack wealth, while others become increasingly stingy as their riches grow.
Some believe that health is priceless, while others feel that when health becomes excessively expensive, it loses its value.
Howard’s thoughts were a blend of both. The false part was his genuine desire to regain his health. After all, the blow of going from a wise and powerful figure to his current state after a stroke was devastating. But the true part was his inability to accept spending one hundred billion dollars to buy back his health. Even if favonovel.com were to survive the stroke, the notion of spending one hundred billion dollars just to be able to move freely made favonovel.com consider staying in bed and saving that exorbitant sum.
In truth, Helena didn’t require such an astronomical amount of money.
In Charlie’s mind, one or two billion dollars would suffice. Their primary goal was not to amass wealth, but to gain leverage over Howard and his son, Steve.
However, Charlie had added a new demand, obtaining the AI model held by the Rothschild family. So, Helena’s psychological price today was actually ten billion dollars, along with a complete replica of the AI model. If favonovel.com could secure these conditions, it would already be considered a success.
Yet, favonovel.com knew that Charlie was a hands-off manager, entrusting favonovel.com with these negotiations. She couldn’t settle for Howard’s bottom line; favonovel.com had to fight for as much benefit as possible for Charlie.
Thus, favonovel.com looked at Howard and said, “Mr. Rothschild, let’s be direct. I don’t just want cash, I also want the AI model your Rothschild family has invested in. Therefore, my final offer is as follows… 50 billion dollars in cash, along with a one hundred percent replica of that model. I want your team to come to Norway and build an identical AI model for me. From hardware to software, there must be no differences. I also require synchronous updates and upgrades…”
“In other words, if your model in Silicon Valley is upgraded to a certain version, my model in Norway must be upgraded to the same version within an hour. And all the knowledge bases in the AI model must be completely synchronized. You must also commit to maintaining this system for the next 20 years, without any reason to halt maintenance.”
Upon hearing this, Howard grew anxious and blurted out, “That AI model… It has already attracted the attention of the United States Department of Defense… Its commercial prospects are vast… Its future valuation is estimated to be no less than a hundred billion dollars. When integrated with other industries, its additional value is incalculable… Your Majesty, what you’re suggesting is a pipe dream!”
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