Chapter: 6495

A few years ago, a young scion of the Rockefeller family was kidnapped by a rebel group while on vacation in South America. Howard used the Marine Corps to rescue him.

Due to the great commotion at the time, the US military even slapped a terrorist organization label on them, then dispatched over a thousand Marines to wipe them out under the pretext of anti-terrorism. The American public thought it was a perfect, surgical-strike anti-terrorism operation, but in reality, it was just to rescue a Rockefeller family playboy.

However, the American people were unaware of the true circumstances of this incident, while members of the Rockefeller family were well aware of them.

As soon as Howard heard Janie's plan to mobilize the Marine Corps, he clicked his tongue and asked her, "Do you think the information they've released will give the Marine Corps enough time to find them within 48 hours? Even if they do find them, it'll take some time to develop a rescue plan. Can they be rescued within 48 hours?"

Janie was flustered and said, "I'm not too sure... They sent me a video that doesn't reveal any key information, just a blank canvas of the sea."

"Well then," Howard said, "it's like trying to find an aircraft carrier in the vast ocean. How much more so for two people?"

He paused, then continued, "Janie, I advise you to be rational about this situation now. Ten billion US dollars is not a small sum, especially for our Hogwartz family. If we spend ten billion and don't even get them back, that would be ridiculous."

"Janie's expression changed, and she quickly asked, 'Sir, do you... mean to abandon me? Are you saying I should just give up?'"

Howard hastily denied it three times: "I don't think so, don't be reckless, don't misinterpret my words. My intention is for you to carefully consider this matter yourself. Because they only gave you 48 hours and haven't revealed any key information. By then, I won't be able to help you find them either. And even if we know where the video was taken, we'll have to search an area of at least 1,000 square kilometers by then... Do you understand math?"

Janie muttered to herself: "The circular area is equal to pi times the radius squared... You're saying they can open up 1,000 kilometers in 48 hours, that's 314 million square kilometers..."

Howard sighed heavily: "In this kind of situation, even if we sent out all the American Navy, it's unlikely we could find them within 48 hours. So I'm advising you to just consider whether or not to give them the money directly."

Janie said uncomfortably: "Sir, if they can return with a $10 billion payment, I'm willing to pay that. But considering the current situation, even if we pay them back, there's no guarantee they won't continue to demand more money later... Who knows what will happen then?"

Howard spoke bluntly: "Janie, all of this is just about family. You don't need to be so polite when talking about it. Right now, you don't want to give that $10 billion away, right?"

Howard took a deep breath and said, "Janie, instead of not giving them this money and risking everything to become the target of everyone's attention, it would be better to give them the money and then take control of the situation. You'll become a mother and wife that all Americans will admire and respect."

Janie asked hurriedly, "Grand Elder, are you suggesting I give them the money and then have this matter exposed to the public?"

Howard spoke bluntly, "That's right! Just pay them first and then immediately reveal everything to the media!"

"When that time comes, I'll be behind the scenes, helping you find a lot of media outlets to interview and report on you. All you need to do is stand in front of the camera, hold back tears, and show the attitude of being willing to sacrifice everything, including your own life, for your husband and son. Within 24 hours, you'll be the most famous mom in America! The greatest mom!"

"And the names of the Hogwarts family and the Rockefeller family will also receive very positive publicity. This will greatly help you when it comes time for you to take control of the entire family's power and lead the family back to greatness. At that time, no one in your family will dare to usurp your authority, because you'll have extremely high prestige, with all Americans supporting you and standing up for you. And you should know that everyone loves working with celebrities, especially those with extremely high prestige and reputation, Janie. This is your opportunity!"

"Before Janie got married, her surname was Rockefeller, so once Janie becomes the target of everyone's attention, the Rockefeller family will face unexpected calamity.

So, Howard naturally hopes she can be honest about the money.

And he's not just manipulating Janie; as long as this money is given, he has countless ways to let Janie shine globally.

The only thing that scares him is that Janie's eyes are only on the money and unwilling to give up ten billion dollars, then it will be a problem.

However, Janie also has her own grievances.

The Hogwarts family, originally under her husband's control, after their son went missing, her husband rushed to rescue his son and ended up getting kidnapped as well; now, although she manages all the family's affairs, she can't resist the many brothers of her husband, who are united against her.

So, once she reaches a certain age, the family's control will naturally be gradually eroded, and when that time comes, she fears she'll be directly pushed aside by someone else. JrNovels.com