Father and son Rothschild, both pleased with one another, engaged in cheerful conversation as they made their way to the pce.


    With every nce at Steve, Howard felt a growing fondness for him. He couldn’t help but reflect on how fortunate he was to have such a sensible and dutiful son. Steve, in turn, was in high spirits, thrilled by his father’s approval. His thoughts were already on moving to China, eager to strengthen his friendship with Charlie Wade.


    Steve believed that relocating to China would be advantageous for him. Even if he couldn’t rely on Charlie Wade’s backing for family inheritance, he could potentially win favor and acquire valuable pills by impressing him. This was a far better situation than remaining in the United States, where he felt suspicion, scrutiny, and resentment from his father looming over him.


    Thus, while both father and son harbored their own thoughts, their rtionship reflected the harmonious bond they shared during Steve’s childhood.


    Upon their arrival at the pce, royal guards were already lined up along the pathway. Understanding Howard’s preference for recognition, Helena had ensured that he would be weed with the utmost respect befitting the Nordic royal family.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    In the square in front of the pce’s main building, Helena stood beside the old queen. After Howard and Steve exited the vehicle, they approached the two women and respectfully kissed their hands.


    Howard expressed his gratitude to Helena, saying, “Your Majesty, thank you for your kind invitation. It is an honor for our Rothschild family to dine at the Nordic Pce with you and Lady Iliad!”


    Helena smiled warmly, replying, “Mr. Rothschild, you are far too kind. You both are esteemed guests of the Nordic royal family, and you should feel right at home here. No need for excessive formality.”


    She continued, “Dinner is still being prepared and willmence in two hours. In the meantime, I would be delighted to show you around the pce.”


    Howard quickly responded, “That sounds wonderful! It is a privilege to have Her Majesty personally guide us!”


    Helena nodded gracefully and, with a smile, began to escort Howard and Steve through the main hall of the pce.


    This tour was more than just a simple visit; it was a gesture of goodwill from Helena. Charlie Wade aimed to cultivate a rtionship with both Howard and Steve, each in their own right, and he was willing to extend the courtesies and benefits that were warranted.


    Helena’s kindness towards Howard was a significant motivator for him to continue supporting her.


    Steve trailed his father like an obedient chick, remaining mostly quiet as Howard and Helena engaged in conversation. His mind, however, drifted away from the grandeur of the Nordic Pce and its queen. Instead, he pondered whether Charlie Wade was also present in the pce, having mentioned his ns to visit Northern Europe while in China.


    As Helena borated on the royal art collection to Howard, Steve discreetly took out his mobile phone and messaged Charlie Wade: “Mr. Wade, are you in Northern Europe?”


    Charlie Wade’s quick response came: “I am dining in the banquet hall of the Nordic royal family.”


    Steve was taken aback, thinking, “Why is Charlie Wade in the banquet hall as well? Could it be that Helena invited both my father and me, along with Charlie Wade? What a potentially awkward situation if we cross paths!”<fne781> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on find·novel</fne781>


    Feeling anxious, he promptly replied, asking, “Mr. Wade, are you joining us for dinnerter?”


    Charlie Wade replied, “No, I’ll leave after my meal. You still have over an hour before your dinner starts, so you probably won’t see me.”


    Relieved, Steve realized that Charlie Wade had no ns to meet his father. With that weight off his shoulders, he felt more at ease.


    Encouraged by Charlie Wade’s response, he asked, “Mr. Wade, may Ie to the banquet hall to see you? I have something important to discuss.”


    Charlie Wade replied, “Feel free toe if you wish.”


    Steve was eager to meet Charlie Wade, not only to build rapport but also to share his uing move to China.


    With Charlie Wade’s agreement to meet, he quickly responded, “Okay, Mr. Wade, I’ll be there shortly!”


    He then paused for a moment, approached Helena and Howard, and asked, “Excuse me, Your Majesty, could you direct me to the restroom?”