Chapter 2919: Transfer Therapy

Howard was shocked and quickly opened his phone, logging onto the short video platform to see what was going on.

After clicking on Bruce's third video, he saw Bruce speaking firmly to the camera: "I know that once these videos are released, the Rothschild family will surely do their utmost in crisis PR, and they will certainly use their money and special influence to sway those seemingly fair internet platforms;"

"So when you see those major websites deleting my videos and any content related to me, don't be surprised, because this is the Rothschild family's true power;"

"They almost have the ability to silence any American media outlet on this matter, so the only thing I can rely on now is probably all the righteous netizens across America. I hope you can help spread my videos and not let my voice disappear on the internet!"

As he was saying this, in the video, the phone on Bruce's desk suddenly rang. After he answered, Howard Rothschild's voice could be heard in the video.

Immediately after, came the series of remarks Howard had just made to Bruce over the phone seeking reconciliation.

Bruce had placed everything he said verbatim into the video, so when netizens heard this content, their impression of the Rothschild family and Howard, this legendary businessman, dropped several notches.

After hanging up Howard's call, Bruce looked disdainfully into the camera and said: "The Rothschild family thinks everything in this world has a price—my wife has a price, I have a price, even my dignity has a price."

"But today, I can clearly tell them: my dignity is priceless. No matter how much money they offer, I will not abandon my dignity. Even facing the powerful Rothschild family, I will not retreat!"

"To me, how powerful the Rothschild family are is no longer important. What matters is that they have tarnished my dignity as a man. Without dignity, what meaning is there in living? So from today on, I will wage a bloody battle to the end against the Rothschild family!"

"If after this video is released I go missing, or get arrested on some absurd charge, or suddenly go insane, then you must not doubt—this is all the doing of the Rothschild family;"

"If one day I suddenly come forward to apologize for my actions today and admit that all this is either my doing or a frame-up against the Rothschild family, you must also not believe it, because that person would either not be me, or would be me already under their control!"

"In short, I, Bruce Wayne-Stan, hereby declare today: from this moment on, I will never reconcile with the Rothschild family! Rothschild family, bring it on!"

Seeing this, Howard was completely dumbfounded.

He never expected Bruce to have reached such extremes—he merely called to seek reconciliation, never imagining Bruce could coincidentally record a video and leak it online.

He instinctively asked that junior: "Are we being cursed all over the internet now?"

"……" That junior nodded and said carefully: "Grandfather, we've already made efforts. Currently, these videos are only still online on the short video platform, but…… but……"

Howard snapped impatiently: "But what? Speak up!"

The junior gathered courage and explained: "But…… the users insulting us have now spread across the entire network…… in other words, everywhere online people are cursing us!"

As he spoke, he quickly added: "Grandfather, I've already greeted the other platforms, asking them to delete as much negative content related to us as possible, but the relevant content is simply too much—we can't delete it all."

"Damn it!" Howard exploded, furious: "Tell those portal sites to block all keywords. Anyone mentioning the Rothschild surname—this content must not be visible to anyone except him!"

The junior said awkwardly: "Grandfather, I've already communicated this to them, but they refuse, because doing so would look really bad."

He added: "Moreover, the main hotspot now is social media apps—almost all social media platforms are discussing our situation, and the situation is indeed very passive……"

Howard sat with a grim face, already seething with hatred to the point of near madness.

He deeply regretted his earlier decision to call Bruce for reconciliation.

If he hadn't made that call, he wouldn't have been pushed to the forefront by Bruce.

Then he could have pushed Matt out to take the blame, and when the time came, whether legal or public responsibility, Matt alone could bear it.

But being stirred up by Bruce's third video, even that escape route was now completely ruined.

At this moment, his eldest son said: "Father, the think tank has come up with the best solution for this stage. The person in charge is still online waiting. Would you like to hear it?"

The Rothschild family has its own think tank team—put simply, a large brain trust.

Whenever a major event occurs, the brain trust analyzes and simulates the event's development from the most objective perspective, while also providing their solutions.

Originally, Howard did not want the think tank involved, because he didn't want people to know about the secret of the Four-Square Treasure Pagoda.

But now, this matter has been made public by Bruce Wayne-Stan, so the think tank naturally received the news and will quickly analyze and simulate the entire situation, then propose what they consider the best solution.

Upon hearing the think tank already had a plan, Howard said: "Put the call through."

"Yes, Father!" After the eldest son spoke, the landline in front of Howard immediately rang.

Howard picked up the phone and asked: "Do you have a plan now?"

On the other end, a respectful voice said: "Mr. Howard, based on the current actual situation, we unanimously believe the best solution now is for you to quickly make a public apology to all Americans."

Howard immediately exploded, angrily questioning: "What did you say? Let me apologize?"

The think tank head quickly said: "Mr. Howard, I suggest your main point of apology should be actively admitting that the Rothschild family bears responsibility for Matt's poor upbringing. You only need to acknowledge this one and only mistake during your public apology. Then you can frame your earlier call to Bruce as a grandfather caring for his grandson, forced into it by circumstance—this way, you can weaken the negative impression of your attempt to bribe Bruce over the phone."

Saying this, the think tank person added: "After apologizing, you should immediately push the Brooklyn Prison incident, Peter Zhou, and Bruce's wife onto Matt. Then we'll spend some money to guide large numbers of media, internet celebrities, and opinion leaders online to support us, gradually shifting everyone's attention to Matt, so he bears the legal responsibility he should. As long as we can continuously shift more and more people onto Matt, I believe our crisis will be resolved soon."

Howard thought it over and felt the think tank's solution was indeed the optimal one for the current situation.

Although coming out to apologize and admit fault would indeed be embarrassing, he now had no choice.

Thinking this, he made up his mind and asked: "When would be a suitable time for me to apologize?"

The think tank head quickly replied: "The sooner the better—best would be now!"