Yoshitaka was worried his daughter would think even less of him, not to mention that he still wasn't sure who Charlie was and what he really did.

Heaven knows if the man would destroy him in an instant if pushed too far.

Knowing that he had no choice, he nodded at Charlie, "Don't worry, Mr. Wade! I will make sure to wire the money once this is over!"

"Uh-huh," Charlie grunted non-committedly and turned to Tanya. "Well, that's twice I've saved you now. Since I got ten concerts the first time, shouldn't we make that twenty now?"

Tanya nodded without hesitation. "Yes, Mr. Wade. If you say twenty, twenty it is. I would have no problems if you demand more, too."

Charlie gave her a huge thumbs-up. "You're quick and determined. I appreciate that, though I can't say the same for everyone."

Yoshitaka flushed in embarrassment as he could tell that Charlie was mocking him again in passing while praising Tanya.

That was when a group of black-clad ninja arrived on both ends of the hallway, a