Chapter 18: The Secret of F

As Louise spoke these words, Caitlyn, despite her noble upbringing, could not help but be shocked. She was stunned and exclaimed in shock. She never imagined that Zhou Ming's playful guess would actually be true?

On the other hand, Zhou Ming let out a sigh of relief when he heard Louise say this. After all, what he had said was just his own speculation. Just as Caitlyn said, if he was wrong, they would really be alone. m.1 9louu mobile phone 19th floor But even so, Zhou Ming still had to take this gamble. Not only did he have confidence in himself, but more importantly, he needed to take the initiative in matters. Fortunately, Zhou Ming really gambled right.

After letting out a small sigh, Zhou Ming said to Louise with a bitter smile, 'I am very grateful to Her Royal Highness for her tolerance, which has finally convinced me of my judgment.'

Caitlin and Louise were both stunned by this sudden remark from Zhou Ming. They both looked at Zhou Ming in disbelief, unable to believe that he had said such a thing. Caitlin, who had recovered her senses, kept pulling Ming's sleeve, looking a little anxious. She couldn't understand why Ming would say such a thing when Louise had already admitted it. Wasn't Ming just throwing away the momentum he had worked so hard to build?

Even Louise was puzzled: 'I don't understand why you said that.'

'Because I believe that Your Royal Highness must know that I was gambling when I did this, gambling on whether Catherina and I...or rather, how much weight you, Archduke Ferdinand, actually attach to us,' Zhou Ming continued, 'In the end, Your Royal Highness seemed to think that we were both juniors, so you let us go ahead and make the first admission. So at this point, if I don't show my sincerity, I would be very inconsiderate.'

Louise smiled and said, 'It seems that in addition to my observation skills, I should also add a very political mind to my assessment of you.'

In saying this, Louise clearly implied that she agreed with Zhou Ming's assessment. Zhou Ming thanked Louise again for this, and then said, 'I don't think I'm very politically astute. I'm just better at facing reality, not indulging in fantasies, and I don't think I'm necessarily smarter than other people. I can't guess things that other people can't guess.'

'I see. It seems that the surprises in you have to be discovered little by little. Hangzhou 19th Floor Romance' Louise said, 'Then in return for your honesty, I can tell you an answer to why I want you to be my allies. The answer is the letter symbol in Caitlin's name.'

Although Zhou Ming had already guessed the answer, it was still a shock when Louise said it out loud.

'Auntie, what does the 'f' actually mean? Is it not simply a mark of the family's high status? Is there some secret hidden in it?' Caitlin asked.

Louise shook her head: 'I'm sorry, my little princess, I don't know the secret hidden in this letter. I only know that in every generation of every family, at most two people will actually receive this letter mark. And the real meaning of this letter is that your names have been blessed by the Holy See and recorded in the archives.'

'So in that case, in order to truly inherit this family, you must receive the letter mark of the letter f, right?' Zhou Ming asked.

Louise nodded and replied, 'That's right. Once you have the lettered mark, you can easily obtain funding or other support from the Holy See. And most importantly

(This chapter is incomplete, please turn the page) is to have the power of the outside world. In other words, as long as you have the letter mark, you will be the rule-setter from the beginning. I hope you understand what I mean.'

Zhou Ming and Caitlin both nodded in understanding. After all, Louise had already made her point so clearly that it would be foolish not to understand.

It's like the Olympics. There are always some referees who have the power to interpret the rules of the game. They say what the rules are, and these people with have the power to interpret the rules. As for the others, they are just ordinary athletes. Athletes can get better results through their own efforts, but in the end, the judges still call the shots.

This may not be entirely appropriate, but at least it is a vivid illustration of the connection. After all, wealth can be obtained through hard work, but the right to speak, it is not simply a matter of hard work. m.19louu mobile phone 19th floor

is also It is for this reason that Louise hopes to form an alliance with Caitlin, and it is precisely this point that she is looking at.

Zhou Ming suddenly thought of another question at this time: 'Your Royal Highness, you just said that in general, there will be two people in each generation of a family who will truly receive this letter mark, right? Then in addition Caitlyn, the other one couldn't be André, could it?'

Louise was a little surprised: 'You're really quick on the uptake, but the truth is not that simple. A long time ago, in order to prevent fratricide within the family, it was generally decided that two letter designations, usually the first and the second-born son, with the first-born usually having priority over the second-born.

Zhou Ming grew a sigh and said, 'So that's it. Louise then said, 'It seems that the clever ones among you have already understood. So that means you agree to this alliance invitation, right?'

'What's the price? ?' Zhou Ming suddenly asked, 'There is never any free lunch in this world. Any olive branch thrown at us when we are at our lowest must be strongly motivated. Even if you, Your Royal Highness, are Caitlyn's aunt, you are no exception in this regard. At this meeting you can help Caitlyn regain the Harthold inheritance, what is the reward you want?'

'Sharing,' 'Louise replied, 'My royal family needs to share the Harburg family's privileges in the Holy See.'

Zhou Ming was a little confused by Louise's answer: 'Why share? Doesn't your current royal family have such privileges?'

Louise smiled apologetically and smiled apologetically: 'I think I've answered enough questions. Now, as a gentleman, it's your turn to answer my question, or rather, your turn to accept the covenant.'

Faced with this question, Zhou Ming said, 'I'm very sorry, Your Royal Highness, but could I discuss this with my wife alone?'

'Of course .' Louise replied as she pointed to the right with her hand, 'That way is my study, you can discuss there, or I can go there and help you find a book you want to read?'

'No need . I think we'd better go over there.'

Zhou Ming finished speaking and then took Caitlin's hand and got up to go to the study of this presidential suite. Throughout the entire process, Caitlin was always being led by Zhou Ming, and her entire state clearly showed that she was still very confused.

'I know today's events are very exaggerated for you, and the information contained in these events is also very large, and it is difficult for you to digest it all at once, but now, we must make a decision and accept

(this chapter is not end, please turn the page) accept or reject an alliance with your aunt Louise... or the royal family behind her.' Zhou Ming also reminded her, 'After all, you are the heir to the Harburg family. No matter what our relationship is, I can't make this decision for you.'

Caitlin shook her head: 'I don't know what kind of decision to make anymore. I used to think I was very clever, that no one could match me, but after all that has happened, I realise just how stupid I was!'

'It's not . In fact, when we were in Brighton, your plans were giving me a headache, and I had no choice but to ask you out for a chat. So whether I admit it or not, you are smarter than me.' Zhou Ming also stressed emphasised, 'I'm not saying this to comfort you, I just want to tell you that it's you who has bound your own thinking. Very often, if you dare to be bolder and let go of some useless persistence, I believe you can also discover another world.'

'As for me don't think too much of me, I'm just a rascal, and I've just met a lot of people,' said Zhou Ming.

Zhou Ming really wasn't just trying to comfort Caitlyn when he said that. After all, after being a person for two lives, he had first undergone a major psychological change, and at the same time, he had directly faced people like Yang Lao and even the President of the United , naturally she was able to understand many things. But Caitlyn was different, she was only 21 years old this year, even if she was a genius, she could not have done all that.

Caitlyn let out a breath, she tried to discard useless thoughts as Zhou Ming said, and then quickly reviewed today's events in her mind.

After a while, Caitlyn looked up and asked Zhou Ming, 'So, Zhou Ming, you hope that I accept my aunt's covenant, right?'

Zhou Ming nodded and said, 'It seems you really understand now. If I don't accept it, I can just reject it outright, there's no need to discuss it. I would only need to discuss it with you if I found it acceptable.'

'But we don't understand the meaning behind this letter mark. I feel that my aunt or the royal family behind her, since they are willing to spend such a large price to help us, the meaning must be very simple. 'Caitlin continued, 'And didn't you just say that it was because of my father's death that my aunt turned to me? Then I think she must have also discussed this deal with my father.'

'Or they started started talking a long time ago, but my father's condition never improved. I don't think my father would have agreed, so that means behind the word is not simple, so if we agree so easily, would that be too rash?' Caitlin asked carefully.

Zhou Ming said to Caitlin said, 'I have considered all of what you have said, but I think there is a deviation in your thinking.'

Caitlin was stunned. She stared at Ming with her beautiful big eyes, completely unable to understand what deviation there was in the thinking of herself and her father.

'If the meaning of this means your last card, then you have to consider that there is nothing to be said against it, but the key question now is, do you still have the Harburg family under your control?' Ming asked. 'Since it is no longer there, then what is wrong with us making this deal with something that we have already lost? If we can't even let go, then what's the point of talking about turning adversity around?'

'If in the end we find that this sharing has disadvantaged us, we can always renegotiate this chip, can't we?' Zhou Ming said.