Zayne tried to set aside thoughts of Deana and Xion for the moment and asked, “Dad, do you have any idea how much this incident might cost us?”<fn43ea> The rightful source is find?novel</fn43ea>


    Lord Banks let out a heavy sigh. “It’s hard to say right now. Japan is thergest market in all of Asia, besides our own China. The losses to the Banks Family, both now and in the future, could be immense! Japanesepanies have invested heavily overseas for years, and their influence is significant. If they decide to retaliate against us internationally, it will severely impact our future expansion ns abroad!”


    James interjected, “Dad, can’t we mend our rtionship with the Japanese government?”


    “Mend?” Lord Banks gave a bitter smile. “How can we mend things? If we could find Xion and return him to the Japanese judicial system, that might help somewhat. But with Xion’s current whereabouts unknown, what can we do?”


    James quickly suggested, “Then we need to find a way to locate Xion! If we turn him over to the Japanese authorities along with a sincere apology letter, and perhaps offer some financialpensation, it might ease the situation!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Lord Banks waved his hand dismissively. “Money isn’t the issue; we can’tpensate if we wanted to. The Matsumoto family has beenpletely wiped out. Even if we could find their rtives to offerpensation, it would only inme the situation further among the Japanese people!”


    Everyone nodded in agreement. The severity of this matter transcended typical criminal cases. In ordinary cases, as long as the deceased’s family receivedpensation and voluntarily issued a letter of understanding, leniency from thew and public opinion could often be obtained. However, with the entire Matsumoto family gone, including Ryoto Matsumoto’s son from his previous marriage, there were no rtives left to approach forpensation. Thus, even if the Banks Family wanted to make amends, there was no one avable topensate.


    James looked somber as he spoke. “Given this, we should prepare for two approaches. We need to initiate crisis public rtions immediately while also working quickly to find Xion!”


    He then turned to Zayne with a look of regret. “Big brother! Don’t take it the wrong way, but you mentioned that this whole situation started with you. If you hadn’t gotten involved with Kairi all those years ago, we might not be facing these troubles with Xion.”


    Zayne furrowed his brow at his brother’s unexpected attack. “James, why are you bringing up something from twenty years ago in front of Dad and everyone else? What’s your aim?”


    James hadn’t anticipated Zayne’s quick rebuttal. Realizing his brother was sharp, he understood that he had just attempted to shift the me in front of their father and siblings. His intention was to help their dad deflect responsibility while tarnishing Zayne’s reputation. However, Zayne was quick to counter this narrative.


    “You’re right, brother. Xion is in her early twenties now, and discussing the past doesn’t change anything. Let’s focus on the present! Just a few days ago, Fitz and Zara were kidnapped. If you had been calmer back then and not let your anger lead to Xion leaving the Matsumoto family, we wouldn’t be in this predicament! Ultimately, this is still your fault!”