Old Mo, eating fish in a courtyard house, reigning supreme in Hong Kong.

Chapter 400: Peter's Thoughts

With great difficulty, Tony returned safely and met with Defense Minister Peter.

"What? You're saying that when you kicked the door open and stormed in, Old Mo was sleeping in bed?"

"Yes. That's right. We even got a scolding from him and ended up kicking us out. We even gave him a different room."

"I can't help it," Tony said helplessly.

Peter frowned and muttered to himself, "That's strange. Where are Duke George and his son?"

Peter gathered all the information and felt very strange.

You could understand if Duke George went out, but Mark's hand has been cut off and he's recuperating at home. Where did he go?

"No, something must have happened to them. Immediately send my orders: find out where Duke George and his son Marco are!"

"Yes."

Tony agreed and immediately went to relay the order.

However, it turned out that everything they did was in vain.

They searched all night, but Duke George and Mark were indeed missing.

They were never seen alive, nor were their bodies ever found.

The next morning, when Peter received the news, his brow furrowed deeply.

"Keep looking, keep looking for me."

After issuing the order, Peter went to find Prime Minister James.

"What? You're saying Duke George and his son have both disappeared?"

After hearing Peter's story, James was also shocked and asked a question.

Peter nodded and said, "Yes, and his personal guard captain, Shalim, has also disappeared. This is very unusual."

James said with a strange expression, "You think it's old Murdoch's?"

Peter nodded: "I suspect it's related to him, but we don't have any evidence right now. When the incident happened, I sent people over, and they stormed into his room immediately."

Old Mo was sleeping there. That's very strange. He has an alibi.

James frowned. "Is it possible that he hired someone to do it?"

Peter shook his head and said, "That's even more outrageous. No one could kidnap three key figures quietly from within the Duke's mansion."

James said speechlessly, "Then tell me what this means? Send someone to bring them back!"

Peter shook his head and said, "I've already sent people out to look for him. But I don't think we'll ever find him."

James looked at Peter in disbelief: "Peter, what do you mean?"

Peter gave a wry smile and said, "What I mean is that this guy surnamed Chen might possess some kind of incredible power."

James frowned again: "Are you talking about special abilities or magic?"

Peter nodded and said, "If we still can't find them by nightfall, then this guy surnamed Chen is suspicious. Don't forget, he managed to procure thousands of tons of gold in the US; is it difficult for him to abscond with a few people?"

"Hiss..."

James gasped, staring at Peter in disbelief.

Peter nodded and said, "Legend has it that a small number of these Easterners possess incredible powers. It seems that this is true."

James was also getting scared: "Peter, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Peter gave a wry smile and said, "If he really possesses such magic, Your Excellency, we'll have to devise a new plan for dealing with him from now on."

Yes, whether to win them over or suppress them is entirely up to them.

James remained silent.

In fact, their power is not currently centralized.

Her Majesty the Queen still holds considerable authority. Therefore, these people cannot completely sideline her.

Currently, their think tank and the Queen are evenly matched. It's not a matter of who listens to whom; they all discuss and decide together.

If this person were to become the Queen's son-in-law... my goodness! With his help, wouldn't the Queen become even more powerful?

When that time comes, it will be the era of the Queen having absolute power.

"Peter, now that you've put it this way, you should have some thoughts on it, right?"

Peter nodded and said, "I don't think we should let him walk with Princess Anne."

Such a person cannot be allowed to become the Queen's son-in-law. It's too terrifying.

James understood his concerns and said helplessly, "But we already promised the Queen! No, we practically begged to agree, and now we're saying we don't? That just doesn't make sense, does it?"

The Privy Council cannot go back on its word. Just like an imperial edict cannot be changed overnight. Otherwise, it would be difficult to gain the respect of the people.

Peter smiled and said, "Prime Minister, don't we all have granddaughters? If he takes a fancy to one of our granddaughters, what do you think will happen?"

Peter finally revealed his true colors.

James stared at Peter in astonishment.

Goodness, so this was your real purpose all along!

It's true that James has a granddaughter, but she weighs over 150 pounds. Unless Old Mo is blind, there's no way he would be interested in her!

Peter is different; his granddaughter is young and beautiful, even slightly more so than Princess Anne.

This guy is trying to snag Old Mo, that rich guy!

Once Old Mo becomes his son-in-law, with Old Mo's support, wouldn't Peter be able to control everything?

He really is a cunning old fox.

James's expression was priceless!

Upon seeing this, Peter quickly said, "Your Excellency, we really can't let the Queen's family have too much power! Otherwise, our Privy Council will truly lose its voice."

James felt nauseous, but he still pondered.

Old Murdoch was certainly better off as Peter's son-in-law than as the Queen's son-in-law. At least, Peter and he were in the same boat.

If that's the case, their Privy Council will have even more say.

"Peter, tell me, what are you planning to do?"

Peter thought for a moment and said, "I plan to persuade my granddaughter to arrange a chance encounter with him. If that works out, things will be much easier."

James said speechlessly, "Is it too late? The Queen is probably going to announce it today, right?"

Peter quickly replied, "That's why I came to find you! Let's go see Her Majesty the Queen together now; this matter needs to be postponed."

James said speechlessly, "That's unrealistic. How long can it drag on? A day, two days, three days? Are you sure your granddaughter can win over Old Murdoch in just a few days?"

Peter said, "How will we know if we don't try?"

James smiled and said, "Peter, you know the situation now. There's no way to stop them now. However, I can give you a suggestion."

Peter's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "What suggestion?"

James laughed and said, "Keep letting your granddaughter seduce him, no, let your granddaughter bump into him by chance. The Queen has only made an announcement, she hasn't gotten married yet, so your granddaughter still has a chance."

Even so, the two still had deep concerns.