As a result, Charlie’s perception of Liu Jiahui has shifted somewhat, and he ns to steer clear of Mia as much as possible while engaging with Liu Jiahui.


    At that moment, Mia turned to Charlie and asked, “Why do you want to get in touch with my father while overseeing this matter? Your so-called cooperation can’t be genuine, can it?”


    Charlie shrugged, responding, “Talking about cooperation doesn’t necessarily mean it’s insincere. The rapid growth of Yisu Shipping indeed creates a significant need to enhance its capabilities. While your father’s shippingpany has some capacity, it can’t convert all of that into revenue. Therefore, a partnership based on these strengths could be seen as mutually beneficial—a win-win situation.”


    Mia paused for a moment before inquiring, “So, does the justice you’re overseeing have any connection to my dad?”


    Charlie, not wanting to mislead Mia, shook his head and replied, “For now, I can’tment on that.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Mia seemed to sense something and looked at Charlie earnestly, saying, “Charlie, we’ve just met, and I know I should be careful with my words in front of you. But I have to ask, if this justice involves my father, please try not to put him in too difficult a position…”


    Charlie met Mia’s pleading gaze, feeling an unexpected sense ofpassion for her.


    With a gentle smile, he asked, “It sounds like you have a pretty strong bond with him, don’t you?”<fn35b9> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? Find?Novel</fn35b9>


    Mia nodded seriously, saying, “Yes… Even though he has done things that hurt my mother, he has always been devoted to me and my sister. He… just has too much pride. In front of his daughters, he struggles to admit when he’s wrong, opting instead to make amends through actions or gifts, something I’ve noticed my whole life…”


    With a hint of sadness in her voice and her eyes slightly reddened, Mia added, “I think I inherited some of his stubbornness, and I don’t want to admit I’ve forgiven him, so I tend to act coldly toward him…”


    Hearing this, Charlie nodded thoughtfully and said sincerely, “Don’t worry, I give you my word.”


    “Thank you, Charlie…” Mia sighed in relief.


    Deep down, she already sensed that the justice Charlie was going to preside over was likely connected to her father.


    Moreover, the power Charlie demonstrated just moments ago was astonishing. She understood that if he couldn’t reach an understanding with her father, her father would have little chance to stand his ground.


    Thus, she feltpelled to ask Charlie for his assurance not to humiliate her father too much. If Charlie made this promise, she trusted that he would also act with consideration for her father’s situation.


    At that moment, Mia recalled Charlie’s earlier words and felt a pang of disappointment. She asked him, “Are you nning to leave Hong Kong Ind after you finish what you need to do?”


    “Yes,” Charlie nodded and replied, “I’ll be leaving once I wrap this up.”


    Mia quickly followed up with, “How long will that take?”


    “Not long,” Charlie said casually. “If all goes well, it could be one or two days. If things take a bit longer, then maybe two or three days.”


    “That quick…”


    Mia’s sense of loss intensified at that moment.


    Though they had only just met, the thought of Charlie leaving soon filled her with an unexpected sense of longing.


    Realizing how she felt, she knew it was best not to reveal her emotions, so she feigned casualness and smiled, saying, “Time is flying by! Just tell me where you’d like to go, and I’ll help you n your itinerary.”


    Charlie smiled back, saying, “I’m not here for sightseeing, so I don’t have any specific ces in mind.”


    Then, he suddenly remembered something and added, “Oh, by the way, Miss Mia, before I leave, I’d love to join you for a meal at your snack street!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>