Zayne felt a deep concern that if he displeased the old man over matters concerning Xion, it could lead to his own downfall. The thought of losing everything he had worked for in his life weighed heavily on him.
With this in mind, Zayne resolved to keep his emotions in check when discussing Xion in front of the old man. He understood that it was crucial not to provoke any dissatisfaction from him!
While his daughter was significant, the position of the Patriarch of the Banks Family held even greater importance. After all, this daughter was also his illegitimate child.
Meanwhile, Lord Banks was feeling the pressure. He had stormed into Zayne’s space, his frustration evident, but underlying it was a sense of unease.
His anger towards Zayne wasrgely a cover for his own guilty conscience. He had made the choice to betray Xion, and now he was grappling with the consequences.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
The old man was aware that Xion’s actions in Japan were serious offenses. He had even considered bribing officials to secure her release. However, this would not only be prohibitively expensive but could also provoke the Japanese government.
Thus, he devised a n to coborate with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, intending to rescue Xion himself and then allow the Self-Defense Forces to apprehend him in return, thereby earning their favor.
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces wield significant influence within their government, and maintaining a good rtionship with them would facilitate future dealings in Japan.
However, the old man never anticipated the upheaval that would disrupt his carefullyid ns. Xion’s sudden disappearance had thrown him into a precarious position.
He found himself torn: he needed to exin the situation to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces while also calming the anger of the Japanese public towards the Banks Family. Simultaneously, he was troubled by the uncertainty of Xion’s fate. If she was alive, had she discovered his treachery? What would happen if she sought revenge?<fn3f89> Discover more novels at f?ndnovel</fn3f89>
Amid his turmoil, his most trusted aide rushed in, speaking in hushed tones. “Master, Honda Masaji from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces called again. He said we have 24 hours to hand over Xion. If we can’t meet this deadline, we will lose the $1 billion deposit we provided…”
The aide continued, “Moreover, Honda Shoji is extremely agitated. He suspects we’re toying with them, and if we don’t deliver Xion, we may be enemies. We need to tread carefully.”
Elder Banks let out a frustrated sigh, cursing under his breath, “Damn it! Where could Xion have gone? She can’t just vanish!”
The aide quickly responded, “All police forces in Japan are currently searching for her. The Self-Defense Forces are also checking all vessels at sea. If she’s still in Japan, it’s only a matter of time before she’s located. If she’s left, she likely departed by sea. Given the time since her disappearance, she probably returned to China.”
Elder Banks frowned deeply, responding coldly, “If she’s still in Japan, that’s one thing, but if she’s made it back to China, we could be in serious trouble! If she doesn’t reach out to the Banks Family, it could mean she knows the truth, and thatplicates things for us!”
He then ordered decisively, “Jason White, send someone to keep an eye on the Elms family. If Xiones back to China and doesn’t contact us, she will definitely reach out to her family. Monitor all activities rted to them and report any developments to me immediately!”