Charlie’s words caught Steve off guard, causing him to startle involuntarily.


    Upon reflection, Charlie’s statement began to make sense. The first heir would be the one who retrieves the Sifang Baozhu, which is why Charlie was eager to reim it quickly—he wanted to avoid losing the opportunity to someone else.


    However, considering it from another angle raises a question: what if no one is able to reim the Sifang Baozhu? Even if Steve remains the first heir, would he really want to impede others’ chances of advancement? In that scenario, while he would still hold the title of first heir, the Sifang Mansion would no longer be under the Rothschild family’s ownership.<fncb9c> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on F?nd-Novel</fncb9c>


    Yet, he felt trapped in his current situation.


    At this moment, Steve realized his life was in the hands of others, and he couldn’t help but feel thankful to have survived.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    So, he instinctively posed a question to Charlie, “Sir, can you assure me that this square treasure will never again fall into the hands of any other members of the Rothschild family?” Steve nodded firmly, determination evident in his clenched fists. Charlie, satisfied, then asked, “Are you willing to assist me in bringing the Sifang Baozhu back to China, even if it means going against your father’s wishes? Your father, being the head of the Rothschild family, desperately wants the Sifang Pce to return to the family, yet you’re still prepared to defy him and help me, right?”


    Steve believed that Charlie was testing his resolve, prompting him to express his stance. He responded with conviction, “Sir, to be honest, my father is still trapped in the mindset of power. He believes that anything taken from him is rightfully his. But how can that be true? We live in a civilized society! The Sifang Baozhu was originally taken wrongfully. It’s only right that it returns to its rightful owner. I’ve received a modern legal education, and I firmly believe in justice!”


    Charlie then inquired, “Your father has always dreamed of the Sifang Baozhu returning to the Rothschild family. Why don’t you share the same sentiment?”


    Steve quickly replied, “The Sifang Baozhu originates from China, so it’s only fitting that it goes back there…”


    Charlie smiled and asked, “What makes that so great?”


    With a joyful demeanor, Steve began to express, “It’s wonderful, truly wonderful…” Hearing this, he felt a wave of relief wash over him, as a smile crept onto his face, reflective of his inner joy. After this exchange, Charlie looked at Steve and reassured him, “You don’t need to worry too much. Once the Sifang Baozhu is back in China, the nation will take care of it. We will protect this national treasure and ensure it never leaves Chinese soil again.”


    Charlie then added calmly, “You took the Sifang Baozhu from China; my duty is to return it to its rightful owner, Zhao, and to do so intact.”


    Steve quickly wiped the sweat from his brow, hesitating as he asked, “I…I just want to know…what do you intend to do with the Sifang Baozhu?”


    Charlie, taken aback, responded sharply, “What do you mean by that?”


    Apologizing hurriedly, Steve said, “I’m sorry, I truly didn’t mean it like that. Please don’t take it the wrong way…”