Charlie rose early the following morning, having tossed and turned throughout the night. Every time he closed his eyes, thoughts of Nanako Ito flooded his mind. Recently, there had been several women in Charlie’s life.


    From Jasmine and Aurora to X, Lisa, Loreen, and Stefanie, although each had stirred his heart in some way, none evoked the same feelings of distress that Nanako Ito did.


    Charlie felt a deep sense of guilt towards Stefanie, who had waited for him and spent years finding herself. However, given her background as a cherished member of a prominent family, she was well-loved by her parents and had blossomed into an internationally acimed star, adored by many.


    Even without Charlie, her life was undoubtedly vibrant, fulfilling, and joyful.<fn4023> Content originallyes from Find[?]ovel</fn4023>


    In contrast, Nanako’s situation was different. Although she too came from a wealthy family and was surrounded by love, she had suffered immensely in her confrontation with Aurora. The severe injuries she sustained had dealt her a dual blow—physically and emotionally—one that no ordinary girl should have to endure.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie could imagine that, despite being out of immediate danger, she must have been haunted by her injuries, enduring constant pain. She had not been able to participate in the game, yet she had gone to great lengths to earn his admiration.


    In herst match against Aurora, she had bided her time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, desperate to be noticed despite her injuries. Charlie was acutely aware that her suffering was, in part, due to him. This realization deepened his distress over her condition.


    He reflected on the fact that, as a married man, he shouldn’t harbor such feelings for another woman, especially not for a Japanese woman. Yet, he found it impossible to control those emotions. After washing up, Charlie quietly slipped out of the bedroom, ensuring not to disturb ire, who was still asleep.


    Meanwhile, Isaac Cameron and his team were waiting at the entrance of Thompson First. Upon seeing that Jacob and ine were still asleep, Charlie left a note and hurried out of the house.


    At the entrance of Thompson First, several Rolls-Royce cars were lined up. As soon as Charlie exited, Isaac Cameron and his associates emerged from their vehicles, bowing respectfully and greeting him in unison: “Mr. Wade!”


    Charlie nodded in acknowledgment and climbed into the car alongside Isaac Cameron.


    Once in the vehicle, Isaac Cameron informed Charlie, “Master, Paul and Liam are traveling separately. Don Albert and Ichiro Kobayashi are en route to the kennel. We only need to meet them at the airport. The aircraft and crew are ready to go as soon as they arrive!”


    Charlie understood that the primary advantage of private jets overmercial flights was flexibility in scheduling. With a simple flight n in ce, they could theoretically depart at any time.


    He felt a strong urge to head to Tokyo, get things settled, and then make his way to Kyoto.


    For reasons he couldn’t quite exin, Nanako Ito had be an obsession in his thoughts, continuously influencing his emotions.


    He sensed that his sympathy for her plight was a significant factor in this fixation, and he believed that if he could help her heal, this burden would naturally lift.


    Thus, he turned to Isaac Cameron with a touch of impatience and said, “Time waits for no one; let’s move quickly!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>