An Qishan observed that Howard nearly crumbled under the weight of hisst words.


    He feigned surprise and questioned, “Brother, did your people actually push Chen Zhimin to his death?”


    Howard, feeling defeated, replied, “Brother An, just tell me, is that something he could have done?”<fnd3e6> The rightful source is f?ndnovel</fnd3e6>


    “Why not?” An Qishan scoffed. “He’s a member of the Po Qing Society and holds many of its secrets. If you corner him, he might very well die to prove his loyalty. And if he survives? His entire family would face execution.”


    “Damn it!” Howard cursed through clenched teeth, feeling utterly despondent. “What can I do then? Will the Po Qing Society think I drove him to death? But I didn’t even do anything! I just wanted to keep tabs on that antique dealer and recover our Rothschild family’s possessions, that’s all…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    At that moment, Howard felt so overwhelmed that he was on the verge of breaking down.


    It’s not that Howardcked worldly experience; situations like this are unsettling for anyone.


    Over the span of more than three centuries, the Po Qing Society has established a global presence amidst significant historical changes.


    And the more one navigates through these profound transformations, the greater the potential to amass considerable wealth.


    The Rothschild family has thrived by leveraging such changes throughout history, positioning themselves as one of the world’s foremost families today.


    Interestingly, the Po Qing Society’s development not only surpasses the timeline of the Rothschilds but has also been remarkably smoother.


    This leaves one to wonder just how much wealth the Po Qing Society possesses—perhaps even surpassing that of the Rothschild family.


    Howard recognized that the Rothschilds and the Po Qing Society had once enjoyed a cordial rtionship. However, the current predicament suggested that his own men had caused a member of the Po Qing Society’s demise. If the Society learned of this, retribution would surely follow.


    After all, prior to the Qing Dynasty meeting, the Rothschild family held little leverage against the Po Qing Society.


    It was precisely this imbnce of power that left Howard feeling anxious, fearing potential bacsh against the Rothschilds.


    At this juncture, An Qishan let out a deliberate sigh. “Brother, you might not grasp the nature of the Po Qing Society. Their members are, to put it bluntly, fanatics. They remind me of the Japanese kamikaze pilots fromte World War II, driven solely by loyalty. For them, dying for their cause is the ultimate honor,pletely outside the realm of normal reasoning. I can’t afford to cross these zealots, which is why I relocated to China. Why else would I abandon my decades-long business in the U.S.?”


    With a self-deprecatingugh, An Qishan added, “I’m getting old and timid. I can always make more money, but my life? That’s irreceable.”


    “Damn…” Howard felt a sinking sensation in his chest at An Qishan’s words.


    While the An family’s power was still eclipsed by that of the Rothschilds, it was clear that the Rothschilds could not intimidate An Qishan into abandoning the U.S.


    This indicated that, in An Qishan’s view, the Po Qing Society’s influence far exceeded that of the Rothschilds.


    Howard was engulfed in panic and a sense of helplessness.


    He even hesitated to bring up the situation with his sons, understanding that theycked the experience to be of real help and might evenplicate matters.


    From what he knew of his children, if he divulged the situation, there would undoubtedly be some misguided individual shouting about destroying the Po Qing Society to win his favor.


    Thus, he feltpelled to consult An Qishan instead.


    After all, An Qishan had experience with the Po Qing Society and could be seen as a mentor. Moreover, both men operated at the highest echelons of the global business realm, sharing amon understanding.


    With that in mind, he asked earnestly, “Brother, could you help me analyze what steps I should take now?”


    An Qishan pretended to contemte for a moment before offering advice: “Brother, there’s no need for excessive anxiety. Your immediate priority should be to contain the news. As long as no one connects Chen Zhimin’s death to you, the resolution meeting may not focus on you.”


    Howard, feeling uneasy, responded, “This has escted far too much. I’m not sure how many firefighters are on the scene in New York trying to quell the mes. Once the fire is out, there’s no hiding the bodies in the helicopter. I fear the police will conduct a thorough investigation. After all, you can’t hide a fire with paper!”


    An Qishan suggested, “Brother, let me share an idea. You might find it valuable.”


    Howard replied eagerly, “Brother, please share! I’m all ears!”


    An Qishan continued, “You see, New York has a significant influence. From the outside, this incident appears to be merely a fire; the firefighters won’t realize the fatalities until the mes are extinguished. So, I rmend you clear any connections as quickly as possible. Once the firefighters put out the ze, ensure they don’t approach the core of the fire. Send your people in first to handle the bodies of Chen Zhimin and the antique dealer.”


    “The high temperatures will severely damage the skin and flesh. While carbonized remains may be unrecognizable after being doused with water, the bones might still leave traces, which could be problematic. As long as you dispose of the bone fragments, it will be challenging to trace it back to you.”


    Howard instinctively asked, “Brother, do you really think this approach is feasible?”