Howard waspletely in the dark about who had abducted the unfortunate father and son from Hogwitz, but deep down, he sensed that their captors were not to be underestimated.


    Just when everyone believed the pair was hidden somewhere in China, they unexpectedly resurfaced at sea, demanding a staggering ransom of 10 billion US dors. It’s umon for kidnappers to make such audacious demands, but it has happened before. However, this was the first instance where the kidnappers boldly stated that even if the ransom was paid, they would not release the captives.


    In the face of such ruthless kidnappers, Jenny found herself in a dilemma; if she chose not to pay, the kidnappers would likely expose the situation and paint her as cold-hearted and solely motivated by profit.


    Before her marriage, Jenny’sst name was Rothschild. If she were to be the target of public scorn, it would bring unnecessary trouble to the Rothschild family.


    Given the circumstances, Howard genuinely wished for her toply with the ransom demands.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He wasn’t attempting to deceive Jenny. He knew that if she provided the ransom, he could leverage countless strategies to elevate her status globally.


    His only concern was that Jenny might prioritize her finances and hesitate to part with the 10 billion dors, which wouldplicate matters significantly.


    However, Jenny had her own challenges to contend with.


    Initially, her husband was the one managing the Hogwitz family affairs. After their son went missing, he traveled to China in a desperate attempt to find him but ended up being kidnapped as well. Now, with her husband absent, Jenny was forced to take charge of the family’s operations, all while fending off the ambitions of her husband’s younger brothers. As a woman, she felt outmatched against their united front.<fnaaf7> Find the newest release on FindN()vel</fnaaf7>


    Consequently, as time passed, her influence over the family would likely wane, and she feared being reced by a woman from another family.


    What she urgently needed was a chance to solidify her control over the entire family.


    If securing one billion dors could indeed help craft apelling persona for her,bined with Howard Rothschild’s assurances, no one in the Hogwitz family would be able to challenge her authority anymore.


    With this in mind, she steeled herself and told Howard, “Mr. Patriarch, I will heed your advice! Let’s give them the money!”


    “Excellent,” Howard replied, relieved, “Don’t worry, Jenny. This investment will certainly pay off! Respond to them and inform them that you will gather $1 billion in cryptocurrency as soon as possible. I will set up a team of reporters to follow you around and document everything 24/7. This will serve as valuable promotional materialter.”


    Jenny was pleasantly surprised by Howard’s genuine concern. It felt as if she had taken a calming pill, and she replied with enthusiasm, “I will follow your guidance, Mr. Patriarch!”


    …


    Meanwhile, as the reporter team began to capture every aspect of Jenny’s life, Steve Rothschild, who was far away in Aurous Hill, received a call from his father, Howard.


    On the phone, Howard said, “Steve, I can only imagine how challenging your time in Aurous Hill has been.”