Seeing Yoshitaka flush, Charlie didn't press the issue and instead turned back to Tanya. "That said, my friend from the States does have influence. I'm sure the bounty is nothing to him."

And with that, he whipped out his phone to call his loyal lackey, Julien Rothschild—the designated heir to the Rothschild fortune.

Julien had been having a pleasant time lately.

With his place as heir now secured, he had also grown closer to Charlie during his time in Oskia, so the only thing that he would want was for his old man to retire.

It was morning Stateside, and he was still groggy from sleep as he ate his breakfast.

However, all his energy burst forth when he saw that it was Charlie calling, and he answered cheerfully but also respectfully, "Good morning, Mr. Wade. What can I do for you?"

"Julien," Charlie replied. "Yes, I do need a favor, but I'm not sure you can."

"Oh, please!" Julien chirped. "You just need to say the word—anything I can do, I will do it right away. Even if I can't