As Charlie stepped out of the vi, he noticed that Nanako Ito was nowhere to be seen at the door.


    He nced around several times, but she was simply absent.


    This left Charlie puzzled; he was certain of his instincts. Even though the girl wore a mask, he had no doubt that she was Nanako Ito.


    Since her arrival at Thompson First, it was clear she hade to seek him out. So, why had she vanished so suddenly?


    With this thought, Charlie let out a sigh, struggling toprehend the thought process of this enigmatic Japanese girl.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Meanwhile, Nanako Ito was tucked away in a nearby milk tea shop, watching Charlie from a distance.<fn8160> Content originallyes from findnovel</fn8160>


    Noticing that Charlie appeared slightly dazed, she felt an unusual flutter in her heart.


    She had indeede to see him tonight. With the finals approaching, she was aware that defeating Aurora would be a formidable challenge, and the possibility of injury loomed over her.


    Both her master and family had expressed concerns about her participation in the finals.


    Nevertheless, she believed that a true martial artist must possess not only strength but also unyielding willpower. Thus, she resolved topete, fully prepared for the possibility of injury.


    To support her, her father arranged for a special ne and a top-tier Japanese medical team to be present at the finals. If Nanako were to sustain an injury during the match, they would provide immediate assistance and transport her to Tokyo for treatment within three hours.


    Given this arrangement, she realized that once on the field, she likely wouldn’t have another opportunity to see Charlie. This prompted her toe by and catch a glimpse of him onest time.


    However, as she waited outside Thompson First, she spotted Charlie’s car returning and noticed a stunning woman seated in the back. It struck her that this must be Charlie’s wife.


    At that moment, a wave of disappointment washed over her, and she felt it was inappropriate to intrude on a married man’s life, leading her to consider returning to the hotel.


    Yet, even as she contemted leaving, she waspelled to find out if Charlie had noticed her or woulde out to see her. So, she ordered a cup of milk tea and settled into her seat.


    Nanako’s feelings towards Charlie were quiteplex.


    On one hand, she felt resentment because he had defeated her mentor, deeming him somewhat ruthless;


    On the other hand, she admired his incredible strength, regarding him as a true martial arts master;


    Additionally, his harsh words from theirst encounter left her feeling embarrassed, as his presence seemed to affect her aura and inner strength, causing her heart to soften whenever he crossed her mind.


    Unbeknownst to her, this softness was closer to a crush mixed with admiration.


    Having undergone a rigorous aristocratic upbringing, Nanako prided herself on her strong psychological resilience.


    Yet recently, thoughts of Charlie made her heart race, leaving her breathless. Even in his absence, she felt nervous, her heart fluttering like a startled deer.


    At that moment, watching Charlie from afar only intensified her rapid heartbeat.


    Moreover, witnessing a hint of regret on his face brought her unexpected joy.


    Just as in the ring, when she caught a glimpse of concern in his eyes, it filled her with a sense of satisfaction.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>