The Amazing son in law Chapter 6451
In a fit of anxiety, Howard struck David across the face and scolded him furiously, “Bastard! Are you just going to stand by and watch the Sifang Baozhu return to China?!”
Stung by the slap, David felt a deep sense of injustice, but he dared not show it. Instead, he retorted angrily, “Then… then I’ll have my brother come back…”
With that, David turned to leave, overwhelmed by his frustration.
All he wanted was to report the news and offer some objective advice to keep the old man from losing his temper and doing something rash. Yet, he never expected that Howard would not only dismiss his concerns but also hit him. What was going through his mind?
It seemed simpler to comply with Howard’s demands. If he wanted the eldest brother to negotiate, then let him handle it.
As David started to walk away, Howard felt a sense of unease and called out, “David, hold on a moment!”
Turning back, David asked respectfully, “What else does Father wish to discuss?”
Howard instructed, “Get in touch with the public opinion officer and the legal team. Have them analyze the best approach to handle this situation based on public sentiment and legal guidelines.”
David nodded and promptly pulled out his mobile phone, connecting to the Rothschild family’s video conferencing platform. He reached out to the leaders of both the public opinion and legal teams.
One participant was a prominent journalist, and the other was a well-respected lawyer, both of whom had become integral members of the Rothschild family’s think tank. They had been closely monitoring the Rothschilds’ search for the Sifang Treasure Building and were aware of the family’s precarious position regarding public opinion. They were also informed that the Sifang Baozhu was back in the United States.
Once David initiated the video call, both experts joined immediately.
With Howard present, David addressed them: “You both know that the Sifang Baozhu has returned to China. What do you think is the best way for us to protect our rights now?”
The public opinion officer replied, “Mr. Child, I must apologize, but the current online sentiment is very unfavorable towards us. The earlier backlash against Peter Zhou for attempting to recover the Sifang Baozhu has caused significant damage. With the Sifang Baozhu back in its homeland, if we remain silent, public interest will likely fade. However, if we attempt to negotiate or protest now, it could thrust the family back into the eye of the storm…”
In a separate video window, the lawyer added, “Mr. Rothschild, I concur with Jim’s assessment. We searched for the Sifang Baozhu previously but were unsuccessful. Its name is now public, and several images have circulated among those in charge of blocking information in New York. If we don’t respond, the situation may not escalate significantly.”
The lawyer continued, “From a legal perspective, we must tread carefully. This antique is one of many treasures that the West seized from China, and the Rothschild family has kept it hidden for years. It doesn’t appear in any asset disclosures or statistics, meaning we lack evidence to prove ownership of this Chinese artifact.”
Furthermore, the lawyer noted, “This item was acquired from the Rothschild family by Peter Zhou. The Child family claimed it was stolen, and you recently announced the withdrawal of the lawsuit, stating that Peter Zhou didn’t steal anything—it was all a misunderstanding. The legal narrative was thus completed. However, if you suddenly approach Chinese officials claiming that the Sifang Baozhu is stolen property of the Rothschild family, it creates a contradiction that will undermine our position in court.”
Hearing this, Howard felt utterly defeated!
He never imagined that reconciling with Peter Zhou would lead to such a predicament!
As the lawyer pointed out, he had already acknowledged that everything was a misunderstanding. How could he now assert to Chinese officials that the Sifang Baozhu, which had just returned to China, belonged to the Rothschild family?
If he proceeded with that course of action, wouldn’t he bring disgrace upon the entire family?!