The Amazing son in law Chapter 6970
A pill weighs only a few grams, and its half is even lighter. Moreover, Helena’s cut was right in the center, making it even trickier to gauge the weight difference between the two halves. If you’re curious to determine which one is lighter or heavier, it would be wise to use a high-precision device like a scale.
Howard spent a considerable amount of time weighing the two pills but truly couldn’t discern any noticeable difference. He found himself lamenting, “If only I had brought a small scale with me…”
Helena, with a smile, reassured him, “Mr. Rothschild, the difference between these pills is minimal; there’s no need to take it so seriously.”
Howard sighed, “Your Majesty, each pill weighs about 10 grams, and half of one is around 5 grams. Priced at 50 billion US dollars, that means each gram is worth a staggering 10 billion US dollars. This could be the most valuable substance known to mankind. Even a 0.1-gram difference could equate to a whopping 1 billion US dollars.”
Helena nodded, her smile unwavering. “Mr. Rothschild, you make a valid point, but sometimes it’s impossible to calculate everything. At times, one must simply take a leap of faith. Recently, someone I deeply admire advised me to be decisive and resolute. Instead of hesitating and worrying about potential outcomes, it’s better to act boldly and without regrets.”
Howard reflected on her words: “Your Majesty, you’re absolutely right. I was just overthinking things.”
With that, he set down the half of the pill in his left hand, raised the one in his right, and declared, “I’ll choose this half.”
Helena inquired, “Are you certain? If you make this choice, you must be ready to commit to it.”
“Absolutely sure! No doubts!” Howard reassured her, fully aware that lingering doubts were pointless. The weight difference might be as little as 0.1 grams, and finding professional tools to determine which was heavier was impractical. Instead of hesitating and risking embarrassment in front of Helena, a young girl, he chose decisiveness.
Helena nodded in acceptance. “In that case, Mr. Rothschild, you may take the half pill you’ve chosen.”
Though Howard instinctively reached to place the pill in his mouth, he suddenly recalled that his son, Steve, was waiting for him nearby in the banquet hall. If he took the pill and appeared rejuvenated, Steve would undoubtedly notice something was off.
Even though Steve was obedient and sensible, Howard worried about pushing him too much. After all, with Howard looking increasingly youthful, it might provoke Steve to rebel against his father’s apparent advantages.
So, he carefully tucked the pill away and said to Helena, “Your Majesty, I’ve decided to hold onto this medicine for now and will take it once I return to the United States.”
Helena seemed to understand his reasoning and smiled gently, “Our transaction is complete. The item is yours, and you have complete control over your decision.”
After speaking, she reached for the other half of the pill and took it back.
Howard felt his heart race as he watched her retrieve the half pill. He quickly added, “Your Majesty, I have one more request. Is there any chance you would consider it?”
At that moment, Howard was contemplating the possibility of acquiring the remaining half of the pill, knowing there was only one left. He was prepared to offer 50 billion US dollars—or even more. After all, he had amassed considerable wealth, and now it was time to invest in his longevity.
Helena, sensing his intent, smiled and said, “Mr. Rothschild, there’s no need for such formality. Just share your thoughts, and I will think it over.”
With that, she casually took the half pill resting before her and, under Howard’s watchful gaze, popped it into her mouth as though it were a simple piece of chocolate.
As Howard struggled to find the right words to express his request, he was stunned by the sight before him.
Helena didn’t even wait for him to finish speaking before consuming… the very half pill he had long desired!