“Okay…” Tawanna nodded. charlie Wade’s words reassured her, and she felt a growing sense of reliance on him. She hesitated before asking, “Mr. Wade, if someone in the U.S. really wants to kill me, what should I do? I can’t stay in Japan forever. Sooner orter, I’ll have to go back. Wouldn’t that be very dangerous?”
charlie Wade replied calmly, “The person trying to kill you is likely someone you’ve had close contact with before. Circumstances have changed. Some people now want to protect themselves, so they’re sacrificing pawns to save the king. Others fear being implicated, so they’re setting fire to those closest to them—like creating a firebreak to stop a wildfire. Even if you’re not directly involved, you clearly know too much. That’s the key reason why they want to eliminate you.”
Tawanna didn’t know how to respond.
While she hadn’t directly participated in certain actions, she was aware of many secrets and had even witnessed some events firsthand. Now, with their exposure looming, the key yers might see her as a threat they must silence to protect themselves.
However, she couldn’t share these details with charlie Wade, especially with others present. Fortunately, charlie Wade didn’t seem particrly interested in the specifics of what she had done, witnessed, or knew.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Instead, he spoke calmly, “Given the current situation, if you want to protect yourself, the first step is securing strong protection. Here in Japan, the Mitsui family is your best guarantee.”
Turning to Mitsui Yoshitaka, charlie Wade added, “Of course, that’s assuming the Mitsui family makes no errors in judgment.”
Mitsui Yoshitaka avoided charlie Wade’s gaze, clearly uneasy.
Hearing charlie Wade’s analysis, Tawanna felt a renewed sense of security. Her perception of charlie Wade began to shift significantly. The more she listened, the more she realized the man before her wasn’t ordinary—he seemed capable of orchestrating everything with precision and foresight.
charlie Wade continued, “If you want to return to the United States safely, you need a strong guarantee there. Miss Fei naturally has the resources to help you, but I suggest you show goodwill to the winner instead. If he decides to protect you, your chances of returning safely will be much higher.”
Tawanna hesitated and said, “But… how could I possibly show him goodwill? I’ve criticized him publicly and on social media many times before. Even if he’s willing to forgive me, I can’t make such a contradictory move. People would definitely criticize me if I did.”
Trevor chimed in, “Mr. Wade, Tawanna’s previous statements on many issues were indeed quite firm. If she changes her stance now, it’ll look like she’s just currying favor with the powerful. Her reputation would take a huge hit.”
charlie Wade replied, “It’s not about openly aligning yourself with him. You don’t need to publicly dere support. Just make subtle changes in your behavior that discerning people can notice. That alone can signal your intent to reconcile.”
He borated, “For instance, in the past, you often made non-music-rted statements during your concerts. Starting with tonight’s performance, avoid discussing those sensitive topics. A star of your stature is always under scrutiny, and every word and action is analyzed. When tonight’s concert doesn’t touch on the usual controversial topics, it will definitely catch his attention.”<fn5acb> Newest update provided by F?nd-Novel</fn5acb>
charlie Wade paused before adding, “If someone isn’t already your ally, they’ll quickly pick up on your intention to de-escte or even offer goodwill. Repeat this a few more times, and you won’t need to reach out to him—the other party will initiate contact. At that point, you can arrange a private meeting to reconcile.”
Tawanna asked nervously, “Really? What if he doesn’t contact me?”
charlie Wade shook his head. “Don’t worry. You’re not ying on the same level. Show goodwill and give him time to assess the situation. His team will definitely reach out to you.”