Noticing her mother’s excitement about potentially joining their trip to Tokyo, ire exined, “Mom, we’re heading to Tokyo because Loreen got tickets to see an American singer in concert and invited me and Charlie Wade toe along.”
“Concerts…” ine replied, her voiceced with disappointment. “I really can’t stand those loud events; the noise gives me a headache.”
Quickly, ine proposed, “What if Ie with you? We could shop together during the day, and I can just rx at the hotel while you enjoy the concert.”
Then, a thought urred to her. “Since Loreen is alone, wouldn’t she need a roommate? We could book a twin room—Loreen and I in one, while you and Charlie Wade take the other. It would help us save on hotel costs.”
ire sighed, “Mom, this trip was organized by Loreen, and I’m not certain how she’d feel about me bringing you along. Plus, who wouldn’t prefer their own space while traveling? Sharing rooms can be inconvenient.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
She continued, “And our stay will be short. We’ll fly in the day before the concert and head back the very next day. Our schedule is so tight that we won’t have time for anything else.”
ine frowned, feeling a bit frustrated. “That sounds rather dull. Traveling should be about rxation and enjoyment. I don’t want to feel like I’m hurrying around like a soldier on a mission.”
Noticing her mother’s disappointment, ire tried to reassure her. “You’re right, Mom. The itinerary is too packed. If you really want to visit Japan, I promise to take you to see the cherry blossoms next spring.”
“Oh, that sounds lovely!” ine eximed, her mood lifting. She felt content with not joining the Tokyo trip after all.
Meanwhile, Charlie Wade was never particrly fond of concerts. He found himself tolerating them, having only attended Stefanie Sun’s concert in the past. While Tawana, the American singer, was incredibly popr—arguably even more than Stefanie—Charlie Wade wasn’t particrly interested. Nevertheless, since his wife was excited about the concert and traveling with Loreen, he felt it was his duty to apany her for peace of mind. Thus, he reluctantly agreed.
He booked a flight from Aurous Hill to Tokyo for noon the day after tomorrow, along with a room at the Aman Hotel in Tokyo, which coincidentally was the same hotel where Zara Banks and Fitz had been kidnapped.<fn2c3d> This text is hosted at find?novel</fn2c3d>
With his departure set for the day after tomorrow, Charlie Wade drove to the Champs Elysees Spa Hotel early the next morning, primarily to see Yun Ruge, who had been staying there.
Yun Ruge had been in what was described as seclusion for quite some time. However, it felt more like house arrest, a situation that Charlie Wade had enforced. Although he had arranged for Don Albert to ensure herfort, he had also instructed Don Albert and his team to keep a close watch on her to prevent her from leaving the hotel.
His concerns extended beyond her safety; he was also worried that if she ventured out, it could invite unwantedplications.
Fortunately, Yun Ruge had honored her word and hadn’t attempted to leave.
When Yun Ruge spotted Charlie Wade, she was surprised. It had been ages since theyst met, and she had started to feel abandoned by him.
She felt this way because Charlie Wade had clearly mentioned that he couldn’t remove the poison from her body at that moment. With the poison still untreated, she faced a grim reality—just over a year left to live. For someone with such a limited future, she felt as though she had lost her worth.
Yun Ruge concluded that since she held no value in Charlie Wade’s eyes, he wouldn’t feelpelled to invest his energy in her. She understood why he hadn’t visited in such a long time.
Being open-minded, she held no resentment toward Charlie Wade. Her current n was to stay in seclusion and practice. When the time came, if he still couldn’t detoxify her, she would leave him and seek a peaceful spot in nature, where she could quietly await her end.