Upon hearing this, Zara’s expression turned serious.


    What I had just said was meant to provoke my father, but as I reflected on the man in question, I couldn’t shake off my concern for him.


    Worried that Machi Takahashi would not let him off easily, Zara eximed, “The next time I have a meeting with Machi Takahashi, I will issue a warning. If he dares to harm that man after our cooperation is established, I will terminate the partnership immediately!”


    “Nonsense!” Zayne reprimanded her sharply. “As the representative of the Banks Family, everything must prioritize the interests of our family. You cannot allow a stranger to interfere with our goals! As long as we secure the best concession from Takahashi Zhenzhi, what does this man’s fate have to do with us?”


    Zara felt a surge of anger and argued back, “That man risked everything to save a little girl from his own country. How can I stand by and let the Takahashi family kill him?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Zayne scoffed, “So when the Takahashi family decides to kill him, you n to just watch?”


    “Dad! How can you even think like that?! Don’t you have any principles or morals?” Zara shot back, her voice filled with disbelief.<fn3d41> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? F?nd-Novel</fn3d41>


    “Principles and morals?” Zayne replied coldly. “My principles and morals serve the interests of the Banks Family! For the family’s benefit, I’ll set aside any moral considerations!”


    Zara was left speechless, unable to find a retort.


    At that moment, Fitz hurriedly interjected, “Dad, Zara, we still have business to discuss. Why are you two arguing?”


    With a dark expression, Zayne said, “Enough of this pointless discussion. Zara, you’re heading off to study for your MBA; we can revisit this topic when you return.”


    “There’s no need to revisit it,” Zara replied coldly. “I’ve received my admission notice from Harvard Business School. sses start in August, and I’ll be leaving in May.”


    “You, youngdy…” Zayne began to respond, but just then, Fitz received a call on his cell phone. It was from an assistant who had apanied them to Tokyo.


    The assistant messaged: “Young Master, Ryoto Matsumoto, the patriarch of the Matsumoto family in Tokyo, requests to meet you and Miss Zara at the hotel reception!”


    “The Matsumoto family?” Fitz frowned. “Aren’t they ranked third in Tokyo?”


    “Yes!” came the reply.


    Fitz looked at the video conference interface on theputer and asked, “Dad, Zara, the Matsumoto family wants to meet us. Should we agree to this?”


    Zayne responded with disdain, “From what I know, the Matsumoto family’s influence pales inparison to that of the Takahashi and Ito families. We only need to focus on those two; there’s no need to waste time on someone insignificant.”


    Fitz instructed the assistant on the phone, “Politely decline the Matsumoto’s request. Tell them I’m not seeing guests at the moment.”


    At that moment, Zara spoke up, “Brother, let’s consider meeting them. Ryoto Matsumoto has proven himself capable; uniting the Matsumoto family under his leadership is no small feat. Plus, it’s significant that the patriarch of a family has taken the time to meet us personally. If we ignore this, it maye off as disrespectful.”


    Zayne interjected, “Zara, it’s great that you think things through, but sometimes overthinking can be counterproductive. If we meet with Ryoto Matsumoto tonight, what’s to stop the 4th, 5th, or even 50th families in Tokyo from seeking an audience with us tomorrow? Are you prepared for that?”


    “This…” Zara hesitated, unsure of how to respond.


    Zayne concluded, “Alright, the decision is still up to your brother. We’ll decline the meeting.”


    Zara nodded in agreement, “Okay.”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>