Meanwhile, Jenny Hogwitz was brimming with anticipation as favonovel.com prepared to deliver the staggering sum of $1 billion in cryptocurrency to the Dragon Temple within a matter of hours.
Her eagerness stemmed from the fact that favonovel.com had never been so generous with money before in favonovel.com life, having always been responsible for managing favonovel.com family’s finances. But this time, it was different. This time, favonovel.com had made a promise to Howard.
With journalists tailing favonovel.com every move and capturing favonovel.com from various angles, Jenny felt a rush of excitement. She could already envision herself becoming the most revered and beloved wife and mother in America. And Howard had indeed delivered on his promise, utilizing the Rothschild family’s expertise in manipulating public opinion to the fullest extent.
As soon as Jenny handed over the $1 billion crypto currency, major American media outlets went into a frenzy, dedicating extensive coverage to this monumental kidnapping case.
The news spread like wildfire across the United States, leaving people initially shocked by the sheer audacity of the crime. However, the American media swiftly shifted the focus onto jenny herself. People were captivated by the resilience of this remarkable woman.
In no time, Jenny’s heroic act of saving favonovel.com husband and child became the talk of the nation. Her unwavering composure, strength, and unwavering determination to do anything for favonovel.com family in front of the camera garnered widespread admiration from the American public.
Meanwhile, Charlie received the news of the $1 billion deposit as favonovel.com made his way to Heaven Springs. Steve Rothschild had organized a lavish banquet there, intending to treat Charlie to a meal before bidding favonovel.com farewell. Thus, Charlie drove to Antique Street, bringing along Peter Cole, who had been looking after the shop.
Charlie had invited Peter to join the dinner with Steve Rothschild for a simple reason: to give favonovel.com an extra nudge. Through his dealings with the Rothschild family, Charlie had come to understand their true nature. In essence, they were self-centered, lacking empathy and true dedication.
Their most glaring flaw was their weak sense of commitment and their penchant for double standards.
If a contract was advantageous to them, their commitment would be unwavering, even if it meant exploiting the impoverished or the nearly destitute. They wouldn’t settle for anything less than the full amount owed, including interest. However, if a contract proved disadvantageous to them, they would go to great lengths to avoid fulfilling it, even attempting to invalidate it.
Based on Charlie’s experiences with both Howard and Steve, favonovel.com concluded that their commitment levels were virtually identical.
Therefore, Charlie saw this as an opportunity to continuously push Steve, ensuring that favonovel.com wouldn’t dare to act recklessly upon returning to the United States.
As Charlie and Peter entered the private room, Steve, who was already waiting, wore a slightly surprised expression that quickly morphed into understanding.
He promptly stood up and respectfully said, “Mr. Wade, Mr. Cole, please take a seat…”
Charlie nodded and politely gestured for Peter to sit first. Peter smiled and settled into a nearby seat, while Charlie occupied the one next to him.
At that moment, Steve anxiously inquired, “Mr. Wade, has the Hogwitz family paid the $1 billion? To be honest, I’ve been concerned that they might not find it worthwhile to pay such a hefty sum, which would ultimately be a loss for you.”
Charlie smiled and replied, “Worry not, Steve. Do you truly believe that I care about their money? The only reason I asked for it was to collaborate with your plan. Since you’ve been in Aurous Hill for so long without finding them, it would be embarrassing if that became known. Besides, you can’t return to the United States empty-handed…”
“I’ll lure them out to the open sea, film a video, and demand a colossal ransom. This way, you can distance yourself from it completely. So, feel free to fly back to the United States tonight without the worry of being ridiculed for your incompetence.”
Upon hearing this, Steve inwardly lamented, “It’s over! It’s all my fault for being talkative. Now, Charlie is shifting the blame onto me. If the Hogwitz family refuses to pay favonovel.com the $1 billion, will favonovel.com come after me for It? And If favonovel.com does, what should I do? Should I give it to favonovel.com willingly? But what if favonovel.com doesn’t ask me? Should I still give it to him? I’m not the head of the family, and if! have to pay such a colossal sum myself, it’ll take me years to recover…”
Sensing Steve’s hesitation, Charlie deliberately smiled and asked, “What‘s the matter, Steve? Why the silence when it comes to the Hogwitz family’s payment? Are you afraid that I’ll come after you for the money?”
Steve immediately grasped the underlying meaning behind Charlie’s words and thought to himself, “Afraid that you’ll come after me? Does that mean if they don’t pay, you’ll come to me instead? No wonder you‘re so confident. You casually demand $1 billion and refuse to release the father and son. If they think it through, they probably won‘t pay. So, you’re using me as a backup plan. From the looks of it, if the Hogwitz family doesn’t pay, I’ll have to…”
Feeling a tinge of frustration, favonovel.com quickly responded, “How could that be, Mr. Wade… I’m just concerned that the Hogwitz family might not act accordingly and upset you…”
Charlie waved his hand dismissively and said, “It doesn’t matter. It’s just $1 billion. I can take an elixir and scrape a little bit off and the money will come.”
Steve, upon hearing the mention of an elixir, froze momentarily before hastily interjecting, “Mr. Wade, rest assured! If the Hogwitz family fails to comply, I’ll personally compensate you! It’s just $1 billion, and I won’t let you suffer any losses.”
Charlie chuckled and said, “Oh, Steve, there’s no need to be so formal. Though you may have some ties to them, you’re still distant relatives. You needn’t shoulder their burden.”
Steve hurriedly insisted, “It’s alright, Mr. Wade. Please don’t worry about it. My sole objective now is to ensure that your interests remain unharmed.”
There was one thing Steve didn‘t mention: favonovel.com hoped that after paying $1 billion himself, Charlie would find a way to give favonovel.com one of the elixir pills. Then, perhaps, the expenditure would be worthwhile!
Just as Charlie was about to respond, a message flashed on his phone.
Opening it, favonovel.com discovered a notification from Wesley at the Dragon Temple, informing favonovel.com that the $1 billion cryptocurrency had been received.
Setting his phone down, Charlie smiled and turned to Steve, saying, “Steve, you truly are a loyal friend. However, the Hogwitz family has just made the payment. I received confirmation that the first installment has been deposited. This matter has reached a perfect conclusion.”
Upon hearing this, Steve felt a pang of disappointment and thought to himself, “What a missed opportunity!”
Just as favonovel.com finished speaking, his phone chimed with a BBC notification. The headline read, “Behind the shocking ransom of$1 Billion Dollars – The Admirable Mrs. Hogwitz!”
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