As soon as they noticed Helena approaching, the father and son paused their conversation and stood up in unison.


    Helena approached them, her skirt elegantly lifted, and with a warm smile, she said, “You two don’t need to be so formal; please, have a seat.”


    Once they were seated again, Howard couldn’t contain himself, eximing, “Your Majesty, the cooperation is nearly finalized. If there’s anything else you require from me, please let me know. I need to head back to New York soon. Once I’ve addressed my responsibilities there, I n to return to Northern Europe for a new investment venture.”<fnbc83> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? Find~Novel</fnbc83>


    Howard’s words carried a subtle undertone, which Helena picked up on easily. He was clearly eager to know when he could expect to fulfill his promise, ideally as soon as possible, allowing him to return to New York without dy.


    With a smile, Helena responded, “I don’t have any additional requests at this moment. If Mr. Rothschild needs to return to the United States, he is wee to do so tomorrow.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Upon hearing this, Howard felt a surge of happiness, believing that Helena would indeed keep her promise. However, a wave of unease followed—what if she meant for him to leave tomorrow without any further instructions regarding the pill?


    While Howard was caught in his thoughts, trying to decipher Helena’s intentions, she added, “Oh, Mr. Howard, please set aside a little extra time after dinner. There are a few matters regarding our previous cooperation that we need to discuss. It shouldn’t take long—around ten minutes. Would that be convenient for you?”


    Howard’s excitement grew at her words, and he quickly nodded, “Of course, that’s convenient!”


    “Great,” Helena replied with a smile. “Then Mr. Steve, please hold on for a moment. After our discussion, you two can return to pack your things and prepare for your trip back to the United States.”


    Steve nodded respectfully, affirming, “Everything will follow Her Majesty’s instructions.”


    Standing nearby, Howard was filled with anticipation. He was on the verge of obtaining half of the pill, which promised to enhance his lifespan and improve his health.


    Observing his father’s exuberance, Steve thought to himself: “My father has experienced so much and amassed wealth beyond measure. The only thing that could stir such excitement in him must be Charlie Wade’s elixir. I suspect Charlie must have persuaded Helena to promise him the elixir, and it seems Helena will be handing it over soon…”


    This thought left Steve feeling disheartened. He wondered how long it would be before he could ascend to the throne. If his father received further elixirs, he might have to wait even longer.


    Steve recalled Charlie Wade’s earlier warning: the elixir could dy his father’s abdication, but it could also prompt him to step down earlier—depending on who had ess to it.


    If Charlie could restrict the elixir’s avability to his father and instead provide it to Steve, he could leverage it as a bargaining tool to persuade his father to yield the head of the family position sooner. As time passed and his father aged, the bnce between power and life could shift, potentially leading to an earlier abdication.


    Thus, Steve sighed inwardly, acknowledging, “Whether I can be the patriarch of the Rothschild family ultimately depends on Charlie Wade’s influence!”