Jordan was overjoyed to see Kathleen's unwavering decision. Even so, he still remained cautious.
Kathleen agreed to buy the Rejuvenating Pill, but she did not mention if she had bought it for him.
Having gone through several ups and downs in recent times, Jordan had grown to be concerned and highly alert over such matters, even if they seemed insignificant.
Just as he thought of this, Kathleen gazed at him and said solemnly, "Grandpa, I'll transfer the payment to Mr. Wade soon.
You can have the Rejuvenating Pill."
Jordan was relieved to hear her statement. He was so excited, he burst into tears.
He wanted a Rejuvenating Pill so badly, but he came to the conclusion that he was fated not to have one. Yet, Charlie and Kathleen gave him such a huge surprise and granted his dream!
So excited he was, he choked up as he thanked Charlie over and over again. "Mr. Wade... Thank you... Thank you! I will remember your kindness forever!"
Charlie waved his hand and said solemnly, "Lord Fox, I have to mention a condition beforehand. I'm willing to make an exception and sell a Rejuvenating Pill to Miss Fox. Fortunately, she’s willing to give you the Rejuvenating Pill. However, I’ll split the Rejuvenating Pill into four portions and give it to her four times progressively."
Jordan was puzzled. "Four times?"
Yes." Charlie’s tone was aloof." I'll give Miss Fox a quarter pill every three years until she receives a whole pill."
Charlie understood the situation all too well. If Lord Fox couldn't live long enough, it would be hard for Kathleen to secure her position as the new head of the family.
Charlie had his own problems to deal with, so it was impossible for him to help Kathleen at all times. The best way was to let Lord Fox continue living. Charlie must keep Jordan alive and ensure that he would support Kathleen wholeheartedly.
If he gave Jordan a full Rejuvenating Pill in one transaction, it would grant Jordan an extension in life. Jordan would live for another decade and two. Under such circumstances, it was likely for him to become greedy for power again.
Rather than being Kathleen's biggest supporter, he would end up as her greatest enemy. That was why Charlie came up with such a strategy by delaying the delivery of the pill. He would give Kathleen a quarter pill first. Jordan wouldn’t need to worry about his life for the next three to five years.
This would give Jordan a strong sense of crisis as well. After all, he still had three quarter pills to get.
Charlie only recognized Kathleen as the Rejuvenating Pill's buyer. If Jordan wanted the rest of the Rejuvenating Pill, he must give his full support to Kathleen forever.
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