The sons who had been surrounding Steve suddenly snapped back to reality, cursing inwardly at the younger guy on David’s neck for reacting so quickly. They abandoned Steve and quickly gathered in front of Howard instead. For a detailed ount, check out the AiYue Novel app.


    Royce, standing off to the side, observed firsthand what it meant to be a textbook example of a walleye.


    This group had just gathered around his father so tightly that he couldn’t even squeeze through as his son. Now, however, they were all clustered around grandpa, leaving his father standing alone and looking somewhat isted.


    As Howard noticed his sons rushing towards him with eager smiles, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Earlier, at the medical center, he had been deeply touched by the devotion of his eldest son, Steve. Now, seeing the concern from his other sons filled him with pride. He felt he had seeded as a father, raising sons who were so devoted to one another.


    With a warm, fatherly smile, he addressed everyone in a strong, clear voice: “I have some wonderful news to share. I’ve fully recovered!”


    Upon hearing this, his children and grandchildren, though puzzled by the rapid recovery from a stroke, were overwhelmed with joy.


    David couldn’t help but ask, “Father, did you call us here just to surprise us in person?”<fn16d8> Original content can be found at find(?)ovel</fn16d8>


    Howard smiled gently and replied, “Exactly. I used some exceptional methods to achieve such a quick recovery.”


    Then, his expression turned serious as he continued firmly: “You must remember that no one is to mention the stroke outside this room. If I find out that anyone has leaked this information, no matter who it is, I will expel them from the Rothschild family!”


    Those present felt a shiver run through them at his words.


    For the Rothschild family, being expelled is the most severe punishment imaginable. Although Howard had previously made harsh statements, this was the first time he had issued such a grave warning without reservation.


    Except for Steve, everyone else realized that the reason Howard wanted to keep the stroke a secret was likely to downy the incident and maintain the facade of stability within the Rothschild family.


    His desire to hide any turmoil indicated that he still intended to serve as the family patriarch.


    In response, everyone nodded, pledging to keep this matter confidential, ready to ept any consequences for a breach.


    Howard nodded in satisfaction, then moved to the head of therge conference table and took a seat. The other children and grandchildren quickly positioned themselves next to him, on both his left and right sides.


    Howard gestured for everyone to sit down, and they carefully adjusted their chairs toply.


    Despite the presence of dozens of people in the room, aside from the soft sound of clothing rustling, there was an almost eerie silence. Everyone remained quiet, not daring to make a sound or even scrape their chairs against the floor. They moved their chairs with great care, shifting them back slightly to create space, and then gently cing them back on the woolen carpet.


    Throughout this entire process, the chairs made no noise at all.


    This was a longstanding rule set by Howard, and it was one that everyone respected.


    Seeing how meticulous and cautious everyone was made Howard feelfortable and satisfied. This was the allure of being patriarch for him.


    As he watched everyone sit down attentively, backs straight and vignt, Howard expressed his satisfaction: