“Rothschild?”


    Charlie Wade’s remark left both the An family and his son in disbelief.<fnf915> For original chapters go to FindN0vel</fnf915>


    An Qishan could not help but express, “The Rothschild family has always aimed for the highest echelons. They believe no otherpany or family can match their stature. So what if the An family holds the title of the secondrgest family in the United States? Howard treats me with arrogance and disdain on most asions.”


    He continued, “I’ve known Howard for many years, and there was only one instance where he showed me any semnce of respect. That was after Chen Zhimin’s death. During that phone call, given his nature of prioritizing others’ usefulness to him, he wouldn’t feel indebted to me once the matter concerning Chen Zhimin was resolved.”


    Charlie Wade smiled and replied, “There’s no need for me to discuss this with Howard. I’ll simply have Steve handle it.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Steve?” Second Uncle Hom interjected, “Are you referring to Howard’s eldest son, Steve Rothschild?”


    “That’s correct,” Charlie Wade affirmed with a nod and a smile.


    Hom scoffed, “That guy Steve is even more messed up than I am. He uses people to climb up and discards them when he’s done. He’ll eat with you and then criticize you as soon as you set the table down.”


    Charlie Wade chuckled, “My second uncle seems to be recalling Steve’s past demeanor. He wouldn’t dare act so arrogantly in front of me now. I managed to send the Sifang Baozhuang back to China, thanks to his personal escorting out of the country. Now, with this leverage over him, he won’t even dare to make a sound if I ask him for help.”


    After a moment, Charlie Wade nced at the time and remarked, “I suspect the Rothschild family has wrapped up their internal discussions, so I’ll give him a call now.”


    Upon hearing Charlie Wade mention the Sifang Baozhuang, the others quickly understood that Charlie Wade had indeed gained significant influence over Steve’s fate.


    Charlie Wade dialed the number and activated the speakerphone. Before the second ring, the call connected, and Steve’s respectful voice came through: “Oh, Mr. Wade, you’ve returned to China.”


    “Yes,” Charlie Wade replied calmly. “I’m back, and I wanted to thank you for your efforts regarding the Sifang Baozhuang.”


    Steve was taken aback and stammered, “Mr. Wade… let’s avoid discussing those four words over the phone. It’s too sensitive…”


    Charlie Wade grinned, “Understood. I’m simply calling to express my thanks. By the way, how is your father’s health?”


    Steve felt his anger boiling, furious at the thought of Charlie Wade rubbing salt in his wounds. “Do you even care about my father’s health?” he thought to himself.


    Despite his frustration, Steve maintained a respectful tone: “Thanks to Mr. Wade’s concern, after you arranged for the Queen to see my father, he haspletely recovered.”


    “That’s good to hear,” Charlie Wade said with a smile. “Steve, since I’ve healed your father, do you harbor any resentment towards me?”


    Steve quickly replied, “No! I’m just grateful to you, so how could I me you?”


    Curiously, Charlie Wade asked, “By the way, has your father passed on the leadership position to you as we discussed?”


    Steve sighed, feeling defeated. “My father didn’t hand over the position; he merely confirmed my status as the first heir.”


    He muttered under his breath, “Mr. Wade… you’ve really doused me with cold water.”


    Charlie Wade decided to be straightforward: “Steve, there’s a saying in China that God gives great tasks to those he wants to test. You’ll need to endure challenges, strain your mind, and work hard to prepare for taking over the Rothschild family in a few years. You’re not yet ready; your abilities need to be honed further under your father’s guidance. Otherwise, you risk jeopardizing the vast legacy of the Rothschild name.”


    Though Steve cursed Charlie Wade internally, he could only respond gloomily, “Mr. Wade, you’re absolutely right. I truly need to learn and grow more!”


    Charlie Wade nodded lightly, “But don’t rush it. If you can’t master it in a few years, ten or even twenty years will suffice. You shouldn’t worry about your father’s lifespan; I’ll ensure he stays alive for another twenty years with just a pill, so you have plenty of time to refine your skills.”


    Steve, upon hearing this, felt a wave of terror wash over him.