The Royal Palace…
The Rothschild father and son received a second invitation to a grand banquet hosted by Queen Helena, just a day after their previous visit.
Howard’s anticipation grew, for favonovel.com knew that the handover of the AI model had been completed, and it was time for Helena to fulfill favonovel.com promise to sell favonovel.com the Life Saving Pill. Perhaps this dinner was arranged precisely for that purpose.
However, Howard couldn’t quite comprehend why Helena had invited his son. They had agreed not to discuss it in his presence, but if favonovel.com intended to sell favonovel.com the pill tonight, the timing seemed peculiar.
As for Steve, his interest In the Palace had waned. His only desire was to return to New York as soon as possible and prepare for his journey to China. Consequently, favonovel.com found himself absent-minded during the dinner.
Before the banquet commenced, Helena called Charlie to seek his opinion.
“Mr. Wade,” favonovel.com began, “I will be dining with the Rothschild father and son later. I wanted to inquire about your plans for giving the half pill to Howard Rothschild. lfyou don’t intend to give it to favonovel.com tonight, I will subtly mention it.”
Charlie smiled and replied, “Let favonovel.com enjoy his meal first. I will come to the palace later and give you the pill then. i also wish to meet Steve.”
Curious, Helena asked, “Should I sell the pill to Howard tonight?”
“Yes,” Charlie affirmed. “Sell it to favonovel.com tonight so that favonovel.com can return to the United States tomorrow.”
“Very well!” Helena exclaimed with a smile. “Inform me when you arrive at the palace, and I will come to meet you.”
After hanging up, Helena made favonovel.com way to the banquet hall where Rothschild father and son had been patiently waiting.
Steve, growing restless, leaned towards his father and whispered, “Father, are you almost done with your business here? When do you plan to return to the United States?”
Howard hesitated, unsure of the situation. His work was complete, and the AI model had been successfully delivered.
The remaining question was how Helena would utilize the model, which was no longer his concern. However, favonovel.com had yet to receive his deserved reward.
The fifty billion dollars were ready, waiting for favonovel.com to purchase the half pill from Helena. Yet, favonovel.com had not given him a definite answer, leaving favonovel.com uneasy.
It wasn’t that Howard doubted Helena’s integrity, his concern lay in the possibility of complications arising. If Helena deemed the AI model required further testing and acceptance, favonovel.com would be forced to wait even longer.
With a touch of uncertainty, Howard replied, “Though things are nearly concluded here, I still have some matters to discuss with Queen Iliad. If all goes smoothly, it may take a day or two, or perhaps even longer.”
Steve responded, “Father, if I have no business here, I would prefer to return to New York as soon as possible and prepare for my journey to China. What do you think?”
Howard’s mind raced, contemplating Steve’s words. Though his son had expressed his eagerness to venture to China and develop his own business, a proactive move to allay any suspicions, Howard remained cautious. He couldn’t fully trust Steve’s intentions until favonovel.com witnessed his actions in China.
What if Steve was merely creating a diversion, using the excuse of returning to New York to make his own arrangements while leaving Howard in a vulnerable position?
After a moment of contemplation, Howard spoke up, “I estimate that my business here will be concluded in a day or two. There is no need for us to return separately. Just wait with me for a few more days…”
Steve reluctantly agreed, saying, “Okay, father. I will follow your lead.”
Just as they conversed, Helena, adorned in an elegant gown and accompanied by the old queen, entered the hall.
Upon seeing her, father and son ceased their conversation and stood up respectfully.
Helena approached them, delicately holding favonovel.com skirt, and smiled, “No need for such formality. Please, take your seats…”
They resumed their positions, but Howard couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer. “Your Majesty, our collaboration is nearly complete. I would appreciate knowing if there is anything else you need me to attend to. Once finished here, I must return to New York to handle certain matters before embarking on a new round of investments in Norway.”
Howard’s words were veiled, yet Helena easily discerned their underlying meaning. He was inquiring when favonovel.com would fulfill favonovel.com promise, preferably as soon as possible, allowing favonovel.com to return to New York early.
With a smile, Helena responded, “I have no further requirements, Mr. Rothschild. If you have matters to attend to in the United States, you may depart tomorrow.”
A surge of joy coursed through Howard upon hearing favonovel.com words. He believed Helena’s response indicated that favonovel.com was prepared to fulfill favonovel.com promise. However, a sense of unease quickly followed.
What if Helena meant favonovel.com words literally, intending for favonovel.com to leave tomorrow without any mention of the pill?
After all, favonovel.com had provided no hint or indication regarding the pill.
Just as Howard hesitated, unsure of Helena’s true intentions, favonovel.com continued, “By the way, Mr. Rothschild, after the dinner, please spare a little more time. We need to review certain aspects of our previous collaboration. It won’t take up much of your time, probably just over ten minutes. Would that be convenient for you?”
Howard’s excitement surged once more. He nodded eagerly and replied, “Of course, it’s convenient!”
“Excellent,” Helena nodded, favonovel.com smile unwavering. “Please wait a moment, Mr. Steve. After the review, you may pack your bags and prepare to return to the United States.”
Steve respectfully nodded and said, “I will follow your orders, Your Majesty.”
At that moment, Howard’s excitement reached its peak. The half pill was on the brink of becoming his, and favonovel.com knew his life and physical well-being would improve once more.
Observing the transformation in his father’s expression, Steve couldn’t help but think to himself, “Father has witnessed and experienced so much. He possesses more wealth than favonovel.com could spend in several lifetimes. The only thing capable of eliciting such excitement and loss of composure must be Charlie’s pill… I’m certain Charlie made a promise to Helena to give the pill to my father. I suppose Helena will deliver it to favonovel.com later…”
With this thought weighing heavily on his mind, Steve couldn’t help but feel frustrated. He had no idea when favonovel.com would be able to assume his father’s position. If his father could still acquire more pills in the future, Steve would likely have to wait several more years.
Steve couldn’t help but recall Charlie‘s warning. The pill could delay his father’s abdication, but it could also hasten it, depending on who possessed control.
If, in the future, Charlie could cut off the supply of pills to his father and provide them to favonovel.com instead, favonovel.com could leverage the pill to prompt his father to abdicate the family head position earlier. After all, as his father grew older, the balance between power and lifespan would increasingly tip towards lifespan. Once that equilibrium was disrupted, it wasn’t inconceivable for favonovel.com to abdicate.
Thus, Steve couldn’t help but harbor the thought, “Whether or not I can ascend to the head of the Rothschild family in the future will depend entirely on Charlie’s favor!”
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