As he ages and remains hesitant to pass on the role of family head to his son, it is only natural for tensions to arise. His son may eventually feel the urge to challenge or even usurp him, prompting him to seek out the support of others now. The coteral families, recognizing the situation, offer their goodwill and share some of their interests in return for unwavering loyalty, thereby ensuring a more secure future.


    With the crowd apuding energetically, he rose to his feet and dered with enthusiasm: “From this day forward, remember that as long as you remain steadfast with the Rothschild family, the Rothschild family will ensure your well-being and protect you from harm because we are all family!”


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    This time, Howard chose not to interrupt the apuse. Instead, he watched with a satisfied smile as the excitement in the room swelled, appreciating the spontaneous cheers that echoed around him.


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    As the pping began to fade, a woman’s voice pierced through the atmosphere: “Mr. Rothschild! Dear patriarch! You must help me make a decision!”


    Turning towards the sound, Howard noticed a woman in her sixties, tears streaming down her face amidst the jubnt crowd.


    Intrigued by the situation, Howard quickly stood and, with genuine concern, asked, “What decision do you need me to make? Don’t worry, I’m here to help, and everything can be resolved!”


    The crowd grew silent, their attention shifting between Howard and the distressed woman.


    The woman sobbed, “My husband and son have been missing for quite some time. I’ve spent a fortune and sought help from many, but I still can’t find them. I’m desperate to know if they are alive or dead. Please help me!”


    Howard nodded gravely and reassured her, “Don’t worry. Since this involves life and death, the Rothschild family will not stand idly by! Please tell me, which family do you belong to?”


    The woman replied quickly, “Your Excellency, I am Jenny Hogwitz from the Hogwitz family. My husband is your cousin Julia. I hope you remember me…”


    “Julia…” Howard pondered for a moment. He vaguely recalled a cousin by that name, though her family had be a coteral one after her father’s passing. With her marriage, she had taken on a foreign surname, making her one of the lesser-known coteral families, and her son was not someone Howard remembered well.


    Despite the distant rtion, Howard recognized this as an opportunity to gain the trust of the coteral families. He encouraged, “Ah, so you are Julia’s daughter-inw, Jenny. Please, share the details of your husband and son’s disappearance.”


    In tears, Jenny Hogwitz exined, “Your Excellency, my son, Walter Hogwitz, was sent to Chinast year to manage the Hogwitz family’s affairs there. Shortly after arriving in Aurous Hill, he vanished. My husband, Steve Hogwitz, then went to Aurous Hill to search for him and has also gone missing!”


    Walter Hogwitz had previously reported to Aurous Hill, where Doris Young, head of the Emgrand Group, had been poisoned by his father, leading to kidney failure. Walter attempted to leverage the situation to coerce Doris into bing his lover and to betray the Emgrand Group’s trade secrets.


    Currently, Walter and Steve Hogwitz are being held captive at Don Albert’s dog farm.


    Howard, unable to fathom how this situation linked back to his current financial backer, felt a surge of seriousness upon hearing of the disappearances. He dered, “This is uneptable! Whoever dares to harm my family or rtives of the Rothschilds is courting their own demise! Jenny, do not worry! I will take decisive action regarding this matter!”