The Amazing son in law Chapter 6822
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Jimmy was unfazed by Steve’s comments.
He scrutinized Steve from head to toe before responding with a hint of playful sarcasm: “You don’t actually believe that just because I met someone who claimed to be the second in command of the Rothschild family, I would call my boss to verify that, do you?”
Steve, smiling, nodded in agreement: “It’s irrelevant; it would be the same if I asked him to call you.”
Jimmy chuckled at this: “I was trying to give you an escape route, but I didn’t anticipate you would leap at the chance. Since you’re not leaving any options for yourself, I’m eager to see how you plan to handle this.”
Then, he pointed at Hank with a grin, adding: “As luck would have it, I also want to take this chance to see just how impressive the new husband my sister-in-law has chosen really is.”
Jimmy found it hard to believe that a university professor from Aurous Hill genuinely knew someone from the Rothschild family. Based on his assessment of Hank, he was convinced that Steve was just an imposter.
After all, there have been numerous instances of fraud where individuals pretended to be part of the Rothschild family outside of the United States. Jimmy speculated that Steve had done his homework to understand his boss’s ties to the Rothschilds, as scammers often prepare meticulously to enhance their chances of success.
Moreover, Jimmy pointed out a flaw in Steve’s story: if he truly were the second-in-command of the Rothschild family, he wouldn’t be attending this wedding alone.
Although Jimmy had never personally met a key member of the Rothschild family, he had witnessed the grandeur surrounding them when they appeared publicly. It’s no exaggeration to say that even distant relatives of the Rothschilds often travel with a retinue of bodyguards that rivals that of the President of the United States.
Thus, he was convinced that Steve was deceiving everyone. Determined to shed light on the truth, Jimmy aimed to unveil the pretense of both Steve and Hank.
If he could derail Jimmy’s wedding with Matilda, it would simplify the equity situation at Smith Law Firm. Otherwise, once Hank became Matilda’s husband, even if the law deemed the equity of Smith Law Firm as Matilda’s premarital property, their marital status would still give Hank a significant opportunity to stake his claim.
Steve hadn’t encountered someone like Jimmy—a mix of naivety and playfulness—in a long time. It piqued his curiosity, akin to a higher organism discovering a new, lower one. As an heir to the Rothschild legacy, Steve had been immersed in elite social circles since childhood, leaving little room for interactions with people of Jimmy’s caliber. The Rothschild family had cultivated a cadre of elites to filter out individuals like Jimmy.
Intrigued, he asked Jimmy: “I’m curious. You’re so certain I’m not a member of the Rothschild family. If I were, what would you do?”
Jimmy responded dismissively: “I consider myself a cautious individual. If I’m not absolutely certain about something, I proceed with extreme caution. Unfortunately for you, I’m convinced that the likelihood of you being a Rothschild family member is zero.”
Impatiently, he pressed Steve: “Stop with the nonsense. Are you just trying to find an excuse for yourself? Sorry, but it’s too late for that. I want to see how you’re going to extricate yourself today!”
Steve nodded with a smile: “To be honest, I really don’t have your boss’s phone number.”
Upon hearing this, Jimmy burst into laughter: “Haha, what? Are you starting to make excuses again? No worries, if you don’t have his number, I can provide it. What’s your next excuse? You’re not going to claim that you’ve been conning people in China for so long that you can’t speak English anymore, are you? Just a reminder—our boss is fluent in Chinese. For the past two decades, we’ve offered legal counsel to numerous American firms investing in China. Proficiency in Chinese is essential for senior partners at our law firm. I can give you his number, and you can call him directly and converse in Chinese.”
Steve waved his hand dismissively, responding flatly: “Your Ellis Law Firm is merely another pawn for the Rothschild family. He’s not important enough for me to bother recording his number, let alone calling him.”
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