Charlie, Jack, and Marcus huddled together, their voices barely audible as they discussed their plans.
Marcus, unable to contain his impatience, urgently asked, “What’s the deal, guys? Fill me in already. I can’t stand waiting.”
Jack smiled and said, “Miss Clark came up with a genius idea. We’re going to acquire all the vending machine companies worldwide and upload their surveillance footage to the AI server. That way, we can keep an eye on major transportation hubs like airports, train stations, and ports…”
“The AI will analyze the video data and help us track down the people we’re looking for. We’ll know their location and next move whenever our targets travel.”
“Wow!” Marcus exclaimed. “I never expected Miss Clark to have such a ruthless vision at such a young age. She’s thought of everything!”
He immediately promised, “Don’t worry, leave it to me. I’ll set up a bunch of shell companies and try to acquire as many relevant companies worldwide as possible.”
Charlie spoke up, “Uncle, you don’t need to handle this personally. I have a rough plan in mind. Let’s have people who have no direct connection to the Wade and Evans families take care of this operation. We don’t want any suspicion if it becomes known that we secretly acquired all the vending machine companies worldwide.”
Marcus nodded and said, “lf you already have suitable candidates in mind, I won’t interfere.”
In that moment, Charlie’s anticipation for the application of the AI model grew.
Jack planned to use it to investigate global enterprises and pinpoint the most likely location of the Warriors Den’s base. Meanwhile, Maria wanted to use it for facial recognition at global hubs.
During favonovel.com last visit to China, Morgana unknowingly left behind favonovel.com facial information with Charlie and Maria. Although the resolution wasn’t high, the AI could enhance it until it was acceptable to those who had seen Morgana.
Once the “Ground Network” system was set up and the AI memorized Morgana’s appearance, she’d be exposed if favonovel.com dared to show herself.
Charlie’s power still paled in comparison to Morgana’s, but knowing favonovel.com movements would help favonovel.com avoid her. Moreover, any place Morgana had visited, except for Lucius Clark’s tomb and the Eternal Mountains, would be connected to the Warriors Den.
Although Charlie couldn’t directly confront Morgana, favonovel.com could target favonovel.com subordinates once favonovel.com left. If Morgana ever visited favonovel.com Five Army Commander’s Mansion, Charlie could follow favonovel.com and eliminate one of favonovel.com subordinates.
Combined with Jack’s criminal investigation methods, they could gradually eliminate Morgana’s underlings. Meanwhile, the technical personnel were conducting joint testing with the AI model’s developers.
Howard was just a pure businessman, unfamiliar with technology and uninterested in studying it. In his view, as a leader who strategized, favonovel.com didn’t need to bother himself with mastering any particular technology.
All technologies could be handled by professionals. What favonovel.com needed to excel at was discerning the situation, identifying opportunities, formulating strategies, and controlling the overall situation.
Therefore, favonovel.com approached Helena and said with a smile, “Your Majesty, it’s quite noisy and hot here. Why don’t we retreat to the office building? I also have some matters to discuss with you in detail.”
Helena knew what Howard was after. His thoughts were solely focused on the elixir. Now that favonovel.com had acquired the vast data center and the AI model, favonovel.com definitely wanted to get his hands on the elixir as soon as possible.
Following Charlie’s instructions, Helena said, “Mr. Rothschild, I understand your eagerness to obtain the elixir. However, I must remind you that the elixir will only be available for purchase after the AI model is delivered. The two teams are still in the process of transitioning, and once that’s done, our technical personnel will conduct trial runs to check for any vulnerabilities or backdoors. We need to be sure that there are no issues before we can complete this transaction…”
Helena continued, “Of course, Mr. Rothschild, please don’t misunderstand my intentions. I’m not doubting your integrity and business ethics. This is a crucial matter, and we must be 100% certain that everything is in order. So, I ask for your patience. Once everything is confirmed, you will get what you desire. In the meantime, please take this opportunity to enjoy the culture and natural beauty of Northern Europe.”
Upon hearing this, Howard realized favonovel.com would definitely be staying in Northern Europe for a few days.
He could only smile and say, “What Her Majesty the Queen said is true. In that case, I will wait patiently in Northern Europe and be ready to be summoned at any time.”
Helena nodded and said, “Mr. Rothschild, you have traveled a long way. I have arranged a banquet at the palace today. lf you have time this evening, please join us for the banquet.”
Upon hearing Helena’s invitation to the palace banquet, Howard couldn’t help but feel a little happier.
He used to look down on Helena, a fallen aristocrat, but now things were different. Helena was his foster parent and was inviting favonovel.com to a meal. Naturally, favonovel.com felt honored.
He quickly replied, “Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty. I will attend the palace banquet on time.”
Helena nodded and asked, “By the way, Mr. Rothschild, did you bring your family with you this time? If so, please bring them along…”
Howard hesitated for a moment.
This time, favonovel.com brought his eldest son, Steve. It wasn’t because Steve requested it, but rather because Howard demanded it.
As favonovel.com grew older, Howard became increasingly afraid of being betrayed by his own family, especially by his son.
The previous experience with the Joules family served as a lesson. When the patriarch went abroad, leaving the heir in the country, it provided the perfect opportunity for the heir to seize power. That’s why Howard didn’t dare leave Steve alone in the United States.
If Steve were to secretly bribe others and find the right opportunity to usurp Howard’s position, it would be difficult for Howard to return.
He brought Steve along this time, using the excuse that favonovel.com needed his help to feel more secure. But in reality, favonovel.com wanted to keep an eye on favonovel.com to prevent any tricks.
Steve also wanted to come and see why his father was so obsessed with working with Charlie. He suspected that his father’s motivation was Charlie’s miraculous elixir. If his father obtained the elixir during this trip to Northern Europe, then although Steve couldn’t control much, favonovel.com wanted to take the opportunity to vent his grievances and frustrations to Charlie.
When Howard heard Helena’s invitation, favonovel.com initially planned to attend the palace banquet alone. However, when favonovel.com heard that Helena wanted to invite his family as well, favonovel.com didn’t know whether to bring Steve or not.
If favonovel.com brought Steve, there was a chance that Steve would discover his intention to extend his lifespan and delay the succession of the family. This would create an awkward situation between father and son. Moreover, if favonovel.com revealed his intention to Steve, his son would know that favonovel.com would do everything possible to prolong his life, which would only deepen Steve’s despair.
But if favonovel.com didn’t bring Steve, Helena might feel that favonovel.com wasn’t being honest.
After thinking it over, Howard tentatively said to Helena, “Your Majesty, my eldest son is also here in Northern Europe with me. If it’s alright with you, I will bring favonovel.com to the palace banquet tonight. However, Your Majesty, since the acceptance of the Al model will take some time, can we avoid mentioning the elixir at the banquet?”
“No problem,” Helena readily agreed with a smile. “It’s better if we don‘t mention the elixir until the acceptance is completed. To be honest, Mr. Rothschild, you just don’t want me to bring it up at the banquet, and I don’t want it brought up before the delivery. So, please rest assured that I won’t mention anything related to the elixir.”
Howard understood that Helena felt favonovel.com was asking too frequently, so favonovel.com quickly replied, “Your Majesty, please rest assured that I won’t bring up anything related to the elixir until the acceptance is completed!”
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