In the car, both Tanya and Trevor were immediately puzzled as they couldn't understand what was going on, especially since they had been at odds with Charlie earlier.

But now, he was pretending to be Tanya's bodyguard and insisting on getting in the same car with them?

On the other hand, Peter clearly didn't want any surprises and told Charlie, "I'm sorry, Sir, but this is an important investigation, and we're only bringing in people actually involved in this case. No exceptions."

"Don't give me that crap," Charlie snapped stubbornly. "You're not leaving unless you let me on, and that's final."

"I'm not joking!" Peter snapped coolly, having to fight back his rage. "Step aside and avoid getting yourself into unnecessary trouble!"

Charlie snorted in disdain. "You sure talk a lot, don't you? But like I said, you either let me in or shoot me, or no one's leaving. Although I'm quite sure you wouldn't dare do it in front of Mr. Mitsui."

Peter was left exasperated right then.

His job w