The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Jagoan’s words left Steve befuddled.

Serious and composed, Jagoan said, “Sir, Helena is the Queen of Northern Europe. Her visit to Canada is a significant political affair. Itineraries for such events are usually planned far in advance. Her original visit was scheduled for next Friday, which is nine days away. I can’t claim to have expedited it…”

Jagoan stayed calm, “Your focus should be on answering my questions.”

Steve pondered, “My father wished for Royce to establish contact with Helena. This idea emerged some time ago. Days ago, he expressed his desire for Royce to represent the Rothschild family in meeting Helena, exploring a potential marriage. Initially, if Helena followed her earlier decision and came to Canada, he’d have asked Royce to hurry. However, with the current unexpected situation, I’m uncertain if his stance has changed.”

Jagoan speculated, “I doubt it has. From his perspective, Helena’s trip is a separate matter from the Four Treasures of the Study. Her sudden change in plans and his immediate instruction for Royce to go to Canada simply means one less resource searching for the Four Treasures of the Study. It won’t increase the risk of the Treasures leaving the U.S. Why? Because…”

Adding to his point, Jagoan continued, “Additionally, the Rothschild family faces immense public pressure due to ongoing scandals. With various internal and external exposés, there’s no chance of a turnaround for a while. Redirecting public attention could be a beneficial, harmless choice.”

Steve expressed helplessness, “Indeed, but we haven’t yet engaged with the Nordic royal family. We can’t influence when Helena arrives in Canada. If she sticks to the original schedule, and if you intend to accompany Royce to Canada opportunistically, we’ll have to wait several more days…”

Steve was eager for Jagoan and the Four Treasures of the Study to leave the United States.

The Four Treasures of the Study were a ticking time bomb. As long as they remained in the U.S. and out of his control, they posed a constant threat.

Furthermore, Jagoan held him hostage. His life remained at risk as long as Jagoan stayed. Despite being sure that Jagoan knew the whereabouts of the Four Treasures, Steve lacked the means to take from the lion’s mouth.

He hoped for Jagoan’s swift departure with the Four Treasures from the U.S. Yet, reality contradicted his desires.

Steve desired Jagoan’s departure, but the uncertain arrival of Helena presented a dilemma. He didn’t want Jagoan stranded, holding him and his son hostage for the nine days while Helena was in Canada, a risky scenario.

Thus, with an embarrassed expression, he told Jagoan, “Sir, don’t overlook the Nordic royal family’s assets and influence. Despite their assets being lesser than a mid-sized tech company, Helena wields significant political sway. Although young, she remains a country’s queen. Even in the U.S., the world’s highest GDP country, she’d still receive head of state treatment. It’s impossible for us to prompt the Northern European Queen to arrive abruptly. Waiting nine days poses a risk. We need to consider other solutions.”

Calming Steve down, Jagoan assured him, “Don’t worry. I’ll arrange for Helena to come soon.”

asked, “Are you

revealing, “Steve, since we’re planning to collaborate, I’ll be transparent. Do

shook his head, “I’m not aware. Who

not know me, but you’d know my father’s name.

Jagoan?!” Steve exclaimed, “The same Bruce who outmaneuvered the Rothschild family twenty years ago?! Then you… your

nodded, “Yes,

a deep breath, blurting out, “It all makes sense now! The Jagoan

Four Treasures of the Study. So, did Bruce Weinstein purposefully expose Brooke Prison Jagoan, Peter

affirmed calmly, “Yes,

have left the Rothschild

flattery, “We’re all adults here, no need for

from his shirt pocket and casually mentioned, “By the way, I forgot to mention, from the moment I entered, this phone has been recording

with a mix of fear and panic as he pleaded, “Mr. Jagoan, why would you do this? Don’t you

replied, “Knowing that some key members of the Rothschild family

hadn’t anticipated that Jagoan might have recorded their collaboration. This meant that Jagoan now had leverage over

artifacts out of the United States, he would alleviate his own crisis while clutching Steve’s vulnerability. What if Jagoan exposed the video and let Steve’s elderly father know? If Steve didn’t cooperate or, worse, helped Jagoan take the artifacts out

then be perpetually

was unaware of was that Jagoan had never recorded any video in the first place. It was merely a ruse to intimidate him. Jagoan had discreetly started recording when

remain secure. I’ll keep this secret for you. Though the Jagoan family had some issues with you before, through our cooperation now, we have a chance to mend

that Jagoan was recording, Steve felt somewhat reassured hearing Jagoan’s words. He understood that Jagoan held the leverage, and exposure

hands now. The future would

there was no

However, Steve wasn’t naive.

quickly grasped

Jagoan, Jagoan might instruct Hank to harm both