Charlie smiled with indifference, saying, “I understand your perspective. After all, blood is thicker than water, and it makes sense to spare their lives. However, there’s something important you need to consider.”


    Jasmine quickly replied, “Master Wade, please go on!”


    Charlie continued, “You may choose to spare their lives, but remember this: while capital crimes can be avoided, living crimes are unavoidable. If you decide to forgive them, you must still impose sufficient punishment and ensure they arepletely restrained in the future. This is the only way to minimize potential troubles down the line!”


    Jasmine nodded in agreement. “I understand, Master Wade. I will definitely take this into ount.”<fn0d87> Chapters first released on f?ndnovel</fn0d87>


    As they spoke, Charlie suddenly heard a faint roaring from behind them.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    He turned around to see a smaller ship rushing towards them at full speed, approximately one to two kilometers away.


    When a vessel is navigating the sea, the noise of the wind and the crashing waves can be quite loud, making it difficult to hear other ships nearby.


    At that distance, even with a siren ring, it would be hard to hear anything.


    If it weren’t for Charlie’s keen sense of hearing, he would have missed it entirely.


    Noticing another ship following them in the open sea, Charlie immediately sensed something was amiss.


    He turned to Jasmine and instructed, “Jasmine, go back to the room now!”


    Seeing the seriousness on Charlie’s face, Jasmine felt a sense of urgency. “Master Wade, is something wrong?” she asked hastily.


    Charlie gazed at the approaching lights in the distance, a sly smile creeping onto his lips as he remarked, “Looks like we have some new guests.”


    Jasmine followed his gaze and saw a ship steadily closing in behind them. “Master Wade, do you think they’re targeting us?” she asked, a hint of concern in her voice.


    Charlie replied with a slight smile, “Their interest might be solely in me, not you.”


    Jasmine immediately insisted, “Master Wade, I want to stay with you!”


    Charlie chuckled gently, “No, you need to go back to the room and stay there. I can handle this alone.”


    “But…” Jasmine’s worry deepened. If there was any danger, she couldn’t bear the thought of Charlie facing it alone.


    Charlie reassured her, “Jasmine, staying here won’t help me; it could even hinder me. It’s best for you to return to your room so I can focus.”


    He added, “You don’t fully understand my situation. Ordinary people cannot harm me.”


    After some hesitation, Jasmine nodded and urged, “Master Wade, please be careful!”


    Charlie smiled back, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”


    Just then, a sailor rushed up from the deck’s stairs, looking anxious. “Mr. Wade, there’s a boat behind us that’s been tailing us and is now speeding towards us! The captain is concerned the other party may have ill intentions and sent me to ask for your orders. What would you like to do?”


    Charlie replied coolly, “They’re likely here for me. Everyone else should stay off the deck; leave this to me.”


    The sailor protested, “That’s not eptable! Mr. Wade, Mr. Ito and the chairman instructed us to ensure your and Ms. Moore’s safe passage back to China. If they are indeed hostile, we must defend ourselves! We’ll also alert Mr. Ito for reinforcements!”


    Charlie waved his hand dismissively. “No, listen to me. Send Miss Moore back to her room, and everyone else should remain in the cabin. Without my permission, no one is toe on deck!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>