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Therefore, such a precious medicine should not be enjoyed by these two boys unless they are Josie's godsons!

However, William and Amberson were not dissatisfied with this. After all, even if they couldn't get this new type of gene serum, they could easily obtain several regular, general-purpose gene serums once their child grew up, given their status in Ouroboros.

Seeing that the two didn't say much, Josie asked Bresta to take the two children to use the medicine.

The use of this drug is very simple: just inject it, then take a nap, and when you wake up, you can basically eat a big meal and that's it. There's no worry about it turning you into a superhuman immediately.

"Speaking of which, you'll probably still arrange for Ross to join the army in the future, right?" Josie asked, looking at William.

“Normally yes, but if you have other plans, yours will definitely take precedence!” William Ross said decisively. After all, Thaddeus was his eldest son, and he naturally hoped that this child would follow in his footsteps. Therefore, Ross's education from a young age was very strict. However, if Josh, the big boss, spoke up, then Josh would naturally be the one to follow.

“Of course I have no objection, the key is what Ross himself thinks!” Josie said.

"Although the boy has complained, I can tell that he still longs for a military career and is very interested in my and his grandfather's experiences!" William Ross said with great satisfaction.

"That's good. In that case, let's send him to West Point after he graduates from high school!" Upon hearing William's suggestion, Josh nodded. "I think you're aware of the recent actions taken by the White House and the Pentagon against Annan. A large-scale local war is inevitable, and it's estimated to last a long time. We can arrange for Ross to get some experience there!"

“I am naturally aware of the situation in Annan. I have heard many old friends mention it, and the Ministry of Defense has placed a lot of orders with our Blackwater for this purpose. But isn’t a large-scale local war that lasts for a long time a bit excessive?” William was puzzled when he heard Josie’s words.

He naturally hoped his son would perform well in the war, since there was no faster way to get promoted in the army than by going to the battlefield.

However, if the United States really wanted to attack a small country like Annan, he believed it would only take a few months at most.

After all, Annam didn't even have a decent army. Even with the support of the Soviet Union, how could it possibly compare to the powerful US military?

Moreover, the focus of the Russian bear's efforts is currently in Europe, and almost no one in the world believes that the Russian bear will provide much support to Annan at this time!

Thaddeus is only in high school now, there's no way he can catch up!

William Ross's ideas were basically the same as those of most people in the United States and even the Western camp before the Annam War.

Even the Hydra Council couldn't have imagined that this war could last for more than a decade.

"Hehe, don't worry. Although Annam is just a small country, when it becomes the center of the East-West confrontation, it is destined that this will not be a simple armed conflict!" Josie explained with a smile.

"You mean, the Russian bear might intervene directly?" Josie's words immediately made William realize what was going on.

"Why not? Annan is far from Russia, making it perfect as a training ground for live-fire exercises with the United States!" Josie shrugged.

Although there is no evidence in the historical records of the previous life that the Russian bear directly participated in the war.

But what is the reality? Apart from various material support, the Russian special forces and air force all appeared on the Annam battlefield.

From the very beginning, the Russians sent a large number of military advisors to Annam to help train the army and even directly participate in military command.

Aside from the name, is this behavior significantly different from directly participating in the war?

Chapter 312 Reconciliation? Dream on!

"Josie, long time no see. It's rare for you to come back to the United States, and you didn't even let me know?" Howard Stark greeted Josie with a faint smile.

Just as Josh said, he wouldn't stay in the United States for long this time. After attending the council meeting and meeting with Ross, Osborne, and a group of subordinates and partners of the Chicago consortium, he was preparing to return to Europe.

However, on the day before returning to Europe, they were greeted by an uninvited guest, none other than Howard Stark, the then-director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

"Haha, I didn't expect you to be so well-informed. It's not that I didn't want to let you know, but you're such a busy person right now, and I didn't want to bother you with something so trivial!" Josie said casually.

Although the two sides had cooperated many times in the past, their relationship remained at the level of "ordinary friends" due to their unspoken alliances.

“Oh, you’re right. If it were you, appearing anywhere would be a big deal!” Howard said with a laugh.

"What? Does this mean our Director Stark is here to investigate me?" Josie said with amusement.

"Haha, no, no, I'm afraid if they really investigate, I'll have to retire tomorrow just like that Director Hoover!" Howard laughed.

"Ha, after being the bureau chief for a few years, your ability to insult people has improved, huh?" Josie laughed when she heard Howard bring up Hoover, as if Howard had no credit for Hoover's downfall back then.

Although Josie led the operation to remove Hoover from office, quite a few people were involved, including the newly established S.H.I.E.L.D.

Unfortunately, while Hoover was powerful enough during his tenure, it is undeniable that he offended too many people.

Therefore, when things have already become a fait accompli, it is quite normal for everyone to push the wall down when it is in trouble.

"Just kidding, just kidding!" Howard waved his hand, then sighed, "Actually, I came here this time to act as a middleman!"

"A middleman? Wow! Who has such power to hire you as a middleman?" Josie couldn't help but be a little surprised.

“It’s Kennedy…” Howard said.

“…Howard, I consider you a friend, not someone to cause me trouble!” Upon hearing this surname, Josie, though saying that Howard was causing her trouble, did not change her expression at all and still smiled as she spoke.

It's not surprising, though. Compared to Josh now, the Kennedy family, while still wielding considerable influence in the American military and political sphere, is a completely different story. If Josh were to get angry over such a minor figure, it would only diminish his own standing.

“I really didn’t mean that… To be honest, apart from Joseph, you two don’t really have any major conflicts, right? Besides, Joseph has been dead for over ten years!” Howard said with a hint of helplessness.

To be honest, he really didn't want to be the lobbyist.

Although the conflict between Josie and the head of the Kennedy family in Britain was covered up by outsiders.

However, for the US high command, the conflict between the two sides was not a big secret.

This conflict once extended to the military, political, and business spheres. During that period, Howard Stark, who was ostensibly Josie's biggest "competitor," also received considerable support from the Kennedy family, so the relationship between the two sides was actually quite close.

In the initial stages, the two sides were able to maintain a certain balance.

However, as Josie's power continues to grow, the Kennedy family's influence has become a joke.

Even though Josie didn't deliberately try to suppress them, the Kennedy family was starting to feel the strain.

That's why they had to ask Howard to act as a mediator in an attempt to clear up the "misunderstanding" with Josie.

As Howard said, in the eyes of the Kennedy family, there was really no irreconcilable conflict between the two sides. Joseph, who had a real direct conflict with Josie, had already died in an accident during World War II. Later, the conflicts between the two sides were more about interests.

The Kennedy family has absolutely no need to continue to bear the pressure from Josie's faction because of this small conflict.

In particular, Eisenhower is now in his second term, with only two years left in his term, while John F. Kennedy is already preparing to run for the next presidential election.

For him now, Josie's attitude is crucial to whether he can become president.

Whether Kennedy could become president was also very important to Howard.

"Hahaha, look at your expression. It's just a small matter. I'll still give you face. And to be honest, if you hadn't brought it up today, I wouldn't have even remembered it!" Seeing Howard's constipated expression, Josie couldn't help but burst into laughter.

That's right. If Howard hadn't brought it up, Josie would have completely forgotten about Melody. After all, unless he actually becomes president as in the original history, the two are simply not on the same level.

Just a reconciliation? Ha!

"That's great! Here's what we'll do: you set a time, and I'll invite John out so you two can chat. I'm sure you'll have a lot in common!" Howard thought things were going well after hearing Josie's words, and immediately said excitedly.

"Haha, no need for an appointment. I'm going back to Europe tomorrow. It's not a big deal anyway, and we're both members of the National Party, so we should definitely support each other!" Josie politely declined.

Upon hearing Josh's words, Howard realized, "That's right, Josh is a Democrat, just like John F. Kennedy—because Truman, the president with whom Josh had the closest relationship, was also a Democrat."

Furthermore, previous events have shown that Josh and the Republican Party, currently in power under Eisenhower, are not entirely on good terms regarding certain governing policies.

"Going back to Europe tomorrow? So soon?" Howard couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he heard that Josie was leaving tomorrow.

"Hehe, there's nothing I can do. You know the situation in Europe. I can't really let my daughter face it alone, can I?" Josie said, seemingly serious but not quite.

"Alright then! I'll pass it on to John!" Howard could only nod after hearing what Josie said.

After chatting for a while, Howard said goodbye and left.

As soon as Howard left, a slight smile appeared on Josie's face.

They're all Democrats? Don't be ridiculous. At their level, what difference does it make whether they're Democrats or Republicans?

Josie then picked up the phone and called Linus Leibler first!

John Leibler retired a few years ago, and now the Chicago consortium is in charge, with Linus, his "brother-in-law," in charge.

"Josh? Is something important that's happening so late?" Linus was puzzled when he saw that it was Josh calling.

As Margot's family, the Kahn family and the Leibille family have a close relationship. However, Linus was a little surprised that they had just had dinner together a few days ago and that the phone call was so late today.

"It's nothing important, but I'm planning to go back to Austria tomorrow, and then I suddenly remembered something I wanted to ask you for a favor!" Josie said with a light laugh.

“Hey, what’s with all this talk of begging and pleading? Just say it!” Linus said, hearing this.

“Vice President Richard Milhouse Nixon, you know him?” Josie asked.

“Of course I know. What? Did he offend you?” Linus asked. How could he not know such an important figure as the Vice President?

“No, I just want you to find a time to meet him on my behalf and tell him that I’m ready to fully support his candidacy for the next presidential election!” Josie explained.

“Support him? Josie, he’s not one of us!” Linus said, quite surprised, when he heard Josie say that she wanted to support Nixon.

“Whether Linus is one of us or not is not important. The key is whether he can become one of us, isn’t it?” Josie said casually.

“You’re right, okay, I’ll do it!” Hearing what Josie said, Linus thought about it and agreed. With their influence now, what did it matter if he wasn’t one of them? They could just turn him into one of their own.

After ending his call with Linus, Josie called several members of the council to inform them of his decision—his phones were all under the secret surveillance of Pangu, so there was no possibility of them being listened to or recorded.

Melody wants to be president? Dream on!

Josie had already forgotten about this family, but now that they've jumped out to cause him trouble, he shouldn't be blamed.

Of course, the most direct way is to kill Melody, which is very easy for Josie. She can send any mage to kill Melody in a very rhythmic way and ensure that no trace is left.

But playing like that isn't fun.

Shrimp must be paired with pork heart, right?

You have to give the other person a glimmer of hope, and then, at the crucial moment, let them crash and burn!

However, Melody wasn't in a hurry to kill them, but he could take action against his brother and grandfather first.