Jasmine confidently approached the rostrum, fully aware of the intense scrutiny from the crowd.


    A sea of reporters extended their microphones toward her, eager for answers. One reporter hurriedly spoke up, “Miss Moore, I’m from Eastcliff Finance and Economics. Can you tell us how you managed to escape the crash in Japan?”


    Jasmine paused, offering a slight smile as she replied, “When the incident urred, I wasn’t in the car.”


    Another journalist chimed in, “If you weren’t in the vehicle, why have you been elusive while the Japanese police have been searching for you?”


    Jasmine responded, “I chose to stay hidden because I suspected that the ident might have been orchestrated intentionally. For my own safety, I felt it was best not to make my whereabouts public.” <h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The moment she finished speaking, a collective gasp swept through the audience!


    The implication that Jasmine believed the ident was intentional raised chilling questions. Could someone have intended to harm her? The gravity of the situation escted from a simple traffic incident to the potential for murder, with dire ramifications!


    Theodore and Rueben were left in shock. If Jasmine possessed evidence of their wrongdoing, their futures would be irrevocably altered!


    Even though this incident took ce in Japan, it involved a Chinese national who lost their life, and the mastermind behind it was also Chinese. Therefore, this would fall under the jurisdiction of Chinesew.


    In China, ordering a hit is considered one of the most heinous crimes.


    Even if they tried to disguise it as a traffic ident, without the use of weapons or direct violence against those in the vehicle, the severity of the crime was still profound.


    Consequently, while they might evade the death penalty, Theodore and Rueben would likely face life imprisonment.


    Wealthy individuals fear imprisonment more than anything. In contrast, those living in poverty maymit crimes in hopes of finding shelter and sustenance in prison.


    This is particrly true in Japan, where an aging poption has led many elderly to resort to crime simply to survive. However, this is not the case for the affluent.


    They enjoy the finest luxury cars, private jets, yachts, and opulent mansions, living lives filled with unparalleledfort and service.


    For such individuals, being incarcerated would be a fate worse than death.


    After all, prison conditions treat everyone the same; whether a homeless person with nowhere to sleep or a wealthy individual from a foreignnd, once inside, they share the same space and meals.


    It’s no wonder Theodore and Rueben felt a rising panic within them. Jasmine, however, did not respond to any more questions from the reporters. Instead, she made her way to the front of the podium, standing before Uncle Theodore.


    Theodore felt a wave of fear wash over him, his mind racing as he experienced a sensation akin to severe tinnitus.


    He braced himself for Jasmine to confront him, but to his surprise, she simply smiled and said politely, “Uncle, I’ve been worried about you and your brothertely.”


    Instantly, Theodore felt a wave of relief wash over him!<fne645> This content belongs to F?nd-Novel</fne645>


    Internally, he exhaled as if given a second chance at life: “Thank goodness… It seems Jasmine is unaware of my involvement in all this… Please let this continue…”


    Rueben, standing beside him, also felt the tension ease. Just moments ago, he had been on edge, but now it seemed Jasmine was not targeting them.


    Once Theodore regained hisposure, he expressed, “Oh, Jasmine, it’s such a relief to see you back. Your absence had me anxious and worried. Even your grandpa was concerned about your sudden condition.”


    With a sigh, hemented, “Well… it’s just good to have you back…”


    As he spoke, tears unexpectedly welled up in his eyes, spilling down his cheeks.


    Charlie, observing from the audience, watched Theodore’s dramatic performance with a discerning eye, thinking to himself, “Theodore, do you believe you’ve escaped unscathed? In reality, your nightmare is only just beginning!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>