Ito Takehiko and Tanaka Koichi enjoyed a jog in Central Park for nearly thirty minutes, and they weren’t quite hooked on running just yet.


    If it weren’t for the impending birthday party, they might have continued running well into the night without stopping.


    On their way back, Ito Takehiko felt ted, wiping the sweat from his brow. He turned to Tanaka Koichi and eximed, “Tanaka, I didn’t fully enjoy our run just now. I’ll be out for a morning jog at six o’clock tomorrow, and I n to do threeps around Central Park!”


    Tanaka Koichi promptly replied, “As you wish, my lord.”


    However, Ito Nanako couldn’t help but interject, “Odosan, you’ve just recovered, so please don’t push yourself too hard.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With a wave of his hand, Ito Takehiko replied earnestly, “I’m following Mr. Wade’s advice. Once I’m back in Japan, I won’t have the luxury to run so freely. Since no one knows me here in the United States, I want to take advantage of this time to walk and run as much as I can. When I return, I’ll have to pretend to be disabled for everyone’s sake.”


    Ito Nanako nodded in understanding but didn’t press further on the matter.


    Suddenly, an idea struck Ito Nanako, and she said with enthusiasm, “Odosan, since you enjoy the anonymity here, why not extend our stay in New York for a little while longer?”


    “Okay!” Ito Takehiko responded almost instantly, a smile spreading across his face. “Once I’m back in Japan, it’ll be back to a secluded life. It’s really hard to ept that. A few more days in the U.S. would be wonderful!”


    Ito Nanako felt a surge of happiness. She, too, wanted to spend more time in New York, especially since Charlie was there, allowing her to be closer to him.


    Unable to contain herself, she asked Charlie, “Charlie, how long do you n to stay in New York?”<fn857f> ?????? ???? fin?novel</fn857f>


    Ito Nanako’s question caught Charlie off guard, leaving him momentarily speechless.


    Truthfully, he had aplished most of what he set out to do.


    He had dealt with Soleil and the majority of her aplices, dismantling the entire criminal organization behind her.


    Additionally, Ste, who had escaped, was under close surveince by Wanlong Pce. Once she was brought back, her mother-inw, ine, would have her suspicions cleared and regain her freedom.


    The reason Wanlong Pce hadn’t captured Ste immediately was that Charlie wanted to rescue Li Yalin first, followed by treating Ito Yuhiko, Tanaka Koichi, and Kairi.


    Now, Li Yalin was safely reunited with his family, and both Ito Yuhiko and Tanaka Koichi were in good health. Kairi was the only one still unounted for.


    In just over an hour, Kairi would also arrive in New York, so logically, by tomorrow morning, Charlie could request Wanlong Pce to bring Ste to New York. Once this woman was dealt with, Charlie, known as the “ghosts and sorrows of Fudshan,” would also be free from his burdens.


    However, noticing that Ito Nanako wished to stay in New York for a few more days, Charlie felt a twinge of reluctance and said, “I should stay in New York for another two or three days. Once I wrap up my mother-inw’s matters, I’ll head back to Providence.”


    Ito Nanako nodded without hesitation, “Then we’ll extend our stay in New York, and we’ll return to Japan when you leave.”


    “Alright,” Charlie agreed readily.


    Upon returning to the hotel, avish banquet awaited them in Charlie’s presidential suite.


    Since it was Ito Takehiko’s birthday, Charlie had arranged the banquet with Ito Nanako’s preferences in mind, so Isaac Cameron, Don Albert, and Xion were not included in the gathering.


    Moreover, Xion was preupied with thoughts of her mother, Kairi, who was set tond in New York shortly.


    At the dining table, Ito Takehiko sat to Charlie’s right, while Ito Nanako took the seat on his left. Opposite them were Ito Emi and Tanaka Koichi. With only five people present, the atmosphere felt quite rxed.


    Ito Yuhiko filled the wine sses for himself and Charlie, then included Tanaka Hiroichi in the toast, saying respectfully to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, please allow us to raise our sses in your honor!”


    Charlie nodded slightly, lifting his ss. “Mr. Ito, with this toast, I wish you a very happy 50th birthday.”


    Feeling ttered, Ito Yuhiko replied, “Mr. Wade, you are too kind! This birthday has be the most unforgettable one for me over the years, and I owe it all to your generosity!”


    He then added, a bit sheepishly, “Mr. Wade, you’ve often asked me to make a wish before, but I still found it hard to think of one. Looking back, I realize how limited my perspective was. Please forgive my earlier reluctance!”


    Charlie responded politely, “Mr. Ito, you are being too modest. Many people wouldn’t believe in the possibility of limb regeneration, and it’spletely normal for you to have held onto hope. There’s no need for you to feel embarrassed about it.”