The Charismatic Charlie Wade

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…”

inquired, “What’s

“This treasure originally hails from China. Returning it

probed further, “Your father always dreamed of reclaiming the Four Treasures of the Study for the Rothschild family.

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 now it’s only right they return to their origins. I’ve had a modern

goes against your father’s wishes, you’d assist me in returning

resolutely without hesitation. He clenched his fists and affirmed, “Yes, I

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

remained composed, “Tell me about

return the Four Treasures of the Study to China,

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

the treasures, and you’ll keep our secret. A win-win situation,

smiled subtly, “If your father knew you aided outsiders in removing the treasures from the US to secure your

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

talk about

long as it’s

way to get me and the Four Treasures out of

out of the

a helicopter roared. Jagoan’s eyes gleamed as he

hope

few minutes later, Hank and

as soon as

a bitter tone, “Yes… The National Security Agency’s radar detected our helicopter near the blockade zone. They radioed us, warning that our airspace is off-limits due to homeland security. They asked us to stay away from the cordon and didn’t force a landing after verifying our identity,

added, “The level of control is as tight as it was