Chapter 2996: Pledging Loyalty

"I..."

Helena's words made Steve tremble.

If Helena's words just now were just a warning, then these last words were naked threats! A few sentences, and one could hear the murderous intent!

Steve was not a fool, and he could figure out the stakes instantly, secretly thinking in his heart, "After the old master has this experience of taking the pill and recovering, he will definitely develop a great psychological dependence. Next time if he gets sick or encounters another life-threatening danger, he will definitely do whatever it takes to get a pill to continue his life."

"Once the old master enters the state of 'doing whatever it takes,' any rules in his eyes can be wantonly broken."

"Take the Four Directions Treasure Tower last time, the old master didn't even discuss it with me, his eldest son, and directly issued a decision: whoever finds the Four Directions Treasure Tower and brings it back to the Rothschild family will be the next successor. Isn't this just a rogue move?"

"With this precedent, it's not hard to imagine that if the old master needs a pill next time and can't get it, he will definitely issue the same decision: whoever can get him a magical pill can inherit the family..."

"By that time, I, the eldest son, will be deprived of the qualification of the first successor at any time. If I really make Ye Chen dissatisfied, he can take a pill to cooperate with one of my many younger brothers, then wouldn't I be kicked out directly?!"

Thinking of this, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: "Why not just seize power by force!"

But this thought just flashed, and he immediately threw it out of his mind.

He knew that even if he had the heart to seize power by force, he simply had no chance.

The foundation of the Rothschild family is in New York. Although the public security in the slums here is more chaotic than in Paris, the public security in the wealthy area is simply incomparable. Just around the Rothschild family estate, there are at least three police stations, equipped with several police helicopters, and the police here are extremely dedicated. If anyone dares to come to the wealthy area to steal a dog, the police will chase them with helicopters.

Moreover, the old master himself has a private armed force specifically for protecting his personal safety. This private armed force serves the old master alone. Even his own sons are among the defensive targets of these private armed forces.

Besides, the old master has deep relationships with various important departments in New York and even the United States. He even set up a special fund for these departments. The scale of this fund is not large, about one billion US dollars, but the only purpose of this fund is that once he dies accidentally, these departments will use this money to investigate his death thoroughly. No matter who the culprit is, the strongest legal team of the Rothschild family will do their best to ensure he gets the most severe sentence.

If he seizes power by force, it is highly likely that he will be finished off before he succeeds. The small probability is that although the matter succeeds, he will soon be subject to legal sanctions. By then, wouldn't he be making wedding clothes for other younger brothers?

Moreover, Steve suddenly thought of a problem in his heart: "Actually, even if I become the head of the Rothschild family in the future, I might not be able to do without Ye Chen's help. I am already over fifty years old. If I wait a few more years to succeed smoothly, I might be over sixty. By then, I will sit in the position of family head for at most twenty years... But if Ye Chen can also sell me some pills, maybe I can sit in the position of family head for thirty years or even longer..."

"Looking at it this way, no matter what, I must not fall out with Ye Chen!"

Thinking back and forth, Steve immediately changed into a flattering expression and said to Helena, "Your Majesty the Queen, please tell Mr. Ye, I might have had some other thoughts before, but please rest assured, from now on, I, Steve Rothschild, will definitely follow Mr. Ye's lead!"

Helena smiled slightly, "Mr. Ye has already returned to China. If there is a chance, you can tell him personally."

"I..." Steve felt suffocated and cowardly upon hearing this.

"This damn thing, I don't even have the qualification to pledge loyalty from a distance? I have to rush to China and say it in front of Ye Chen?"

Although Steve was depressed, he didn't dare to say anything more, so he could only smile apologetically, "Okay, okay, okay. After I finish the work at hand, I will contact Mr. Ye and visit Mr. Ye in China personally!"

Helena nodded, "That's more like it."

When Steve was speechless, the two had already walked to the helicopter, so Helena said, "Mr. Rothschild, you can stop here. Aren't you going to have a meeting at ten o'clock? It's almost time."

Steve said with some respect, "Then, Your Majesty the Queen, I won't see you off back to Canada."

Helena nodded slightly and returned a smile. Every frown and smile was dignified, and every gesture showed royal demeanor.

Steve watched, his heart trembling, not because he was moved by Helena's appearance and temperament, but because he felt that the more dignified Helena was, the more evil she was in his eyes.

In her twenties, opening her mouth was full of murderous intent. How could this be compared to ordinary people?

However, Steve didn't dare to have any dissatisfaction. He watched Helena board the helicopter and watched the helicopter go away before he breathed a sigh of relief. He turned around and was about to go back when he happened to meet his son Royce who was looking for him.

As soon as Royce saw him, he said hurriedly, "Dad, Grandpa said to let you go to the family meeting room directly after seeing the Queen off. The meeting is about to start."

Steve said listlessly, "Okay, I know. Let's go now."

Royce, standing on the side, saw his father's mood was a bit lost, so he hurriedly lowered his voice and asked carefully, "Dad, can you still succeed smoothly today?"

Steve shook his head and said dejectedly, "Don't dream about it. Your grandfather won't keep his promise."

"What?!" Royce was shocked and asked, "Why?! Wasn't it agreed that the family meeting would be held today and the position of family head would be passed to you?!"

Steve smiled bitterly, "What's the use of agreeing? It's not written in the contract. Whether to pass it or not, isn't it all up to your grandfather?"

Royce didn't sleep all night, just thinking that after his old dad ascended to the throne today, he could also follow him and become the family's first successor. At that time, he didn't know how many people would kneel and lick him. He even started to fantasize about the picture of the Nordic Queen Helena throwing herself into his arms.

But he only had a dream for one night, and his old dad said that succession was hopeless. Isn't this... isn't this cheating people?

Royce, who had never experienced the beatings of society, instantly had red eyes and asked with a choked voice, "Dad, Grandpa won't let you succeed, aren't we happy for nothing? If you don't succeed, would Queen Helena still be willing to marry me?"

Steve said with a wry smile, "Even if I succeed, Helena couldn't possibly marry you."

"Why?" Royce asked uncomprehendingly, "Could it be that I can't enter her eyes after becoming the first successor of the Rothschild family?"

Steve thought of Ye Chen and said resentfully, "This woman has already sold her soul to the devil!"

Royce thought his dad meant that Helena had an evil personality, so he said subconsciously, "It doesn't matter, Dad, I'm fine."

Steve glared at him, "Is this something you can do if you are fine?"

Royce looked blank, "Helena came to see Grandpa personally today, isn't it to get closer to us? Could it be that she would refuse to enter into a marriage alliance with us?"

Steve kicked him and cursed, "Shut up! If I hear you mention entering into a marriage alliance with the Nordic royal family again, don't blame me for slapping you!"

PS: I wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best. ===== CHAPTER 2997 =====