“What revenge…” Steve waved his hand dismissively, stating, “I’ll handle it. Even while we search for clues about these two individuals, revenge isn’t my priority. The family will send people to uncover the real culprit and seek retribution simultaneously.” Charlie inquired further, “So, what’s your usual method of taking revenge in situations like this?” Steve scoffed, responding without hesitation, “It will always be paid for in blood. Anyone who dares to provoke the Rothschild family, even if it’s just a dog belonging to us, will face consequences. We never let such offenses go unpunished! No one in the world can bully the Rothschild family and expect us to swallow our pride. So far, that’s never happened!”


    After that deration, Steve looked at Charlie, feeling a bit ufortable. Realizing it, he quickly added, “Mr. Wade, don’t misunderstand me; what I said doesn’t apply to anyone here, especially you.”


    Charlie smirked, “Your words imply that I’ve bullied you, don’t they?”


    “No! Absolutely not!” Steve quickly replied. Taking advantage of his drunken state, he poured himself another ss of wine, downing it in one gulp. With a look of grievance, he said, “Mr. Wade, we’re among friends here. I have to be honest: you really hurt me by sending Helena to New York for retaliation! It’s pointless for me to go and pick Helena up personally. That’s not what you told me at the start. You said that if I helped you, my father would be stimted and I’d inherit the patriarch position. I never expected you’d ask Helena to drug him. Doesn’t that feel like cheating?”


    Charlie replied calmly, “Yes, I’m just being honest with you.” <h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Steve looked at him in astonishment, murmuring, “You… why would you…”


    Charlie exined, “It’s simple, Steve. You’re not trustworthy. Based on my assessment, you wouldn’t keep your word.”


    Steve said defensively, “Mr. Wade! You’ve got me wrong! I’m really not that type of person!”


    Charlie smiled knowingly, “I see your future ns clearly. If you actually inherit the patriarch title, the first thing you’ll do is eliminate any brothers who pose a threat to you. Once you consolidate your control over the family, you’ll expel them one by one to secure your position. The second thing you’ll do is sever our agreement because, at that point, you’ll be solidified and won’t care if I expose the inner workings of Sifang Baozhuang, right?”


    Steve was taken aback, then silently poured himself another drink, downing it. Charlie’s words erased any intention he had of defending himself.


    Continuing, Charlie added, “I always operate this way: first as a viin, then as a gentleman. If I didn’t need to manage your father’s health, why would you ever be willing to submit to me today?”


    Steve found himself speechless.


    Charlie pressed on, “Steve, I believe you and I should be more straightforward moving forward. There’s no point in pretending to be confused or innocent.”


    Steve nodded, somewhat embarrassed, “Mr. Wade, you’re right…”


    Charlie grinned, “Steve, you actually have an advantage over your father in this situation.”


    At this, Steve’s eyes sparkled with interest as he eagerly asked, “Mr. Wade, what advantage are you talking about?”


    Charlie replied casually, “You and I have a direct connection, while your father does not. You’re closer to me both theoretically and physically. If you weren’t so insincere, I wouldn’t have to reach out to Helena to establish an indirect connection with your father through a middleman.”


    He borated, “Think of it this way: if you owned a supermarket and noticed that people living nearby preferred shopping at a farther location, you wouldn’t me the customers. Instead, you’d look for issues within your own establishment. Either they have something you don’t, or you can’t just stop a customer and ask why they aren’t shopping with you, right?”


    Steve nodded, feeling ashamed, “Mr. Wade, you’re right… I’ll be 100% sincere with you from now on and won’t hide anything!”


    Charlie smiled, “You can observe that.”


    He then redirected the conversation back to the search for answers, asking, “By the way, you mentioned wanting blood for blood, but this is China, not the U.S. Your Rothschild family can’t just run rampant here, right?”


    Charlie’s warning resonated with Steve. Though still intimidated, he aimed to align with Charlie. “Mr. Wade, we won’t do that kind of dirty work ourselves. It could lead to diplomatic disputes or public rtions issues. We usually have Mexicans handle such matters. You see, those members of Mexican criminal groups fear nothing, but they are most afraid of Americans.”


    “Mexicans…” Charlie recalled a criminal group he had previously dealt with in Mexico and chuckled, “I didn’t expect the Rothschild family would coborate with Mexican criminals.”


    Steve quickly rified, “It’s nothing serious; it’s purely opportunistic. This isn’t a secret in the United States. Every Mexican criminal group profits from Americans by selling drugs. While they may seem powerful andmit atrocities in Mexico, they view the United States as their source of wealth. To ensure smooth operations of goods and money across the border, they’re willing to do favors for Americans.”


    Charlie nodded, smiling, “It appears the Rothschild family is quite adept at this.”


    Then, he asked, “Since the person you’re looking for vanished in Aurous Hill, would you like my assistance in finding clues?”


    Steve’s face lit up with excitement, “That would be fantastic if Mr. Wade is willing to help! Your connections in Jinling are undoubtedly superior to ours. With your support, I’m confident we’ll uncover valuable clues soon! Thank you so much, Mr. Wade!”


    Charlie replied, “No need for such formality. Let’s eat first, and after we finish, I’ll take you to a ce where you might find the clues you seek.”


    Turning to Don Albert, Charlie asked, “What do you think, Don Albert?”


    “Yes, yes!” Don Albert agreed enthusiastically, nodding. He then turned to Steve and asked, “Mr. Rothschild, are you afraid of dogs?”


    “Dogs?” Steve was puzzled by the question but confidently answered, “To be honest, Mr. Albert, dogs are my favorite animals. They are incredibly loyal, and it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like them.” <fn7459> Chapters first released on Find★Novel</fn7459>


    Don Albert smiled, “That’s good to hear! Now, let’s eat quickly and set off after our meal!”