Upon seeing Pankaj’s intimidating demeanor, Mia (Liu Manqiong) quickly realized that he was involved in something significant. Ignoring Charlie’s hand that she was holding, she swiftly pulled him aside and whispered urgently, “This Pankaj isn’t someone to take lightly. Jie Ji will definitely report this. You need to apologize to him right away, or I fear my dad won’t be able to protect you…”


    Charlie couldn’t help but grimace. He quickly set aside his yful demeanor and replied, “Apologize to someone like Pankaj? If word gets out, what will my fathers and the vigers think of me? What will the big yellow dog at the vige head think?”


    Turning to face Pankaj in the car, Charlie dropped his joking tone and spoke seriously: “Listen up, based on my usual temperament, I’d have a few choice words for you. I’d definitely have my royal body calligraphere over to p you first and then write some calligraphy on your forehead. But lucky for you, I’m here on Hong Kong Ind for more important things than dealing with your nonsense. So from now on, stay out of my sight. If I see you again, I’ll make sure you and the so-called four little dragons of Hong Kong Ind be nothing but a worm in this city!”


    Mia (Liu Manqiong) was taken aback, realizing it was toote to stop Charlie.


    Pankaj’s anger red instantly. He pointed at Charlie and said coldly, “You’re really asking for it! Do you have any idea how no one on Hong Kong Ind dares to speak to me like that?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie, uninterested in Pankaj’s threats, replied casually, “Just remember what I said. Keep out of my way, or you’ll regret it.”


    After that, he took Mia (Liu Manqiong)’s hand and turned to leave the parking lot.


    Pankaj didn’t pursue them, but while he red at Charlie’s retreating figure through the rearview mirror, he clenched his teeth and dialed a number on his phone.


    Meanwhile, Mia (Liu Manqiong), being pulled away by Charlie, stomped her foot in frustration. “Charlie, why did you have to provoke Pankaj like that?”


    Charlie shot back, “Isn’t this what you wanted? You asked me to be your shield, and I’m doing just that. Are you satisfied with the result?”


    Mia (Liu Manqiong) eximed, “I wanted you to protect me, but I didn’t expect you to insult him! You didn’t need to say anything. Just leave with me! There’s no need to provoke him further! He’ll definitely retaliate!”


    Suddenly, she stopped and grabbed Charlie’s hand, determination in her voice. “No! We need to go back now! I’ll ask my dad to arrange for someone to take you off Hong Kong Ind immediately!”<fn5899> Fresh chapters posted on f?i?n?d?n?o?v?e?l?</fn5899>


    “That’s not necessary,” Charlie said, gently but firmly pulling her along. “Apologizing isn’t my style, and neither is running away. The four little dragons on Hong Kong Ind don’t intimidate me. If all four of them were here, I could cook them up as a feast.”


    “You…” Mia (Liu Manqiong) fumed, being dragged away. “Charlie! Now isn’t the time for bravado! They could seriously hurt you! This is all my fault. I’m begging you, please! Just leave! If you want to discuss business with my dad, let hime to the maind to find you instead!”


    “That won’t work,” Charlie responded calmly. “You promised your dad you’d show me around, and you also said you’d take me to try the authentic snacks of Hong Kong Ind tonight. You need to keep those promises first before we talk about anything else.”