Jagoan’s words sent a jolt through Steve, catching him off guard.

It made sense if he pondered it. The one who snags the Four Treasures of the Study first would be the prime successor. He urgently aimed to reclaim those ancient artifacts before someone else swooped in and swiped his chances.

But what if no one could regain control of the Four Treasures of the Study? Even if he blocked others’ advancements, wouldn’t he still be the leading heir?

The difference, of course, would be that although he retained his position as the prime heir, the Sifang Mansion would no longer belong to the Rothschild family.

Choices were scarce for Steve now.

His life rested in someone else’s hands, and he felt fortunate just to be alive.

Subconsciously, he queried Jagoan, “Sir, can you ensure that the Sifang Mansion won’t slip into anyone else’s grasp within the Rothschild family?”

Jagoan furrowed his brow slightly, questioning coldly, “You’re asking for guarantees quite liberally, aren’t you? What makes you think you have the right to ask for such assurances?”

Quickly, Steve apologized, “I’m terribly sorry, I didn’t mean it that way. Please don’t misinterpret my words…”

Jagoan pressed on aggressively, “Then, what did you mean?”

Wiping sweat from his forehead, Steve hesitated before saying, “I… I just want to know… what are your plans for the Four Treasures of the Study…”

Jagoan glanced at him calmly and stated, “You obtained the Four Treasures of the Study from China, so my task is to return them to their rightful owner, Zhao, and back to China.”

Looking directly at Steve, Jagoan assured, “So, don’t fret too much. Once the Four Treasures return to China, they’ll be safeguarded. China won’t permit this national treasure to leave its borders again.”

Steve’s relief was palpable. A faint smile crept onto his lips, and he couldn’t help but rub his hands together in contentment, murmuring, “Fantastic, absolutely fantastic…”

with a smile, inquired,

“This treasure originally hails from China. Returning it

reclaiming the Four Treasures of the Study for the

was testing him, Steve immediately responded, “Sir, truthfully, my father still clings to great-power ideology. He believes if something was taken from him, it’s rightfully his. But that’s preposterous. We live in a civilized society! These artifacts were acquired wrongly in the past and

it goes against your father’s wishes, you’d assist me in returning the Four Treasures to

clenched his

a humble tone, Steve added hurriedly, “But, sir, I have a small request. I hope you can grant

“Tell

Four Treasures of the Study to China, please keep

feigned comprehension, smiling, “Ah, I understand. You fear

in returning the treasures, and you’ll keep our secret.

the treasures from the US

Steve sighed, “He might even kill me! You don’t understand, he values the Four Treasures more than anything.

acknowledged, “Let’s talk about

long as it’s within my power, I’ll

to get me and the Four Treasures out of the US. In

I’m concerned it might take some time to get you out of the country. My family has sealed off

the sound of a helicopter roared. Jagoan’s eyes gleamed as he remarked, “Your

hope

minutes later, Hank

and asked as soon as they walked in, “So,

the blockade zone. They radioed us, warning that our airspace is off-limits due to homeland security. They asked

is as tight

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