Japan – “Welcome back, Young Master!” In a traditional Japanese estate, ancient and solemn, nestled among the ancient pine and cypress trees… Servants in kimonos bowed respectfully, lining the path from the courtyard to the corridor. The man, dressed in black, walked at the forefront with a proud stride. His tall, athletic figure, jet-black short hair, and a stern, perfect face with sharp, deep black eyes focused ahead, his thin lips pressed together, he coldly asked his aide, “Ichiro, still no news of the young lady?”
“Yes, the housekeeper in charge of the young lady’s life in Hong Kong and her family in Japan have no news of her!” Ichiro replied respectfully.
“Entry and exit records?”
“There’s no record of the young lady’s name in the entry and exit information,” Ichiro said.
“Keep looking!” The man stopped abruptly, forcefully spitting out three words.
“Yes!” Ichiro knew well that such a tone meant the young master was very angry… “I’ll go right away!” Ichiro bowed, turned, and left. The man stood in the classical corridor, with his silent subordinates and servants behind him… His broad eyes gazed at the lush ancient trees and the cherry blossoms scattering in the garden… Tong… Even knowing you hate this approach… I won’t let go… Because, from the first glance three years ago, it was destined that you would be the only family arrangement I would willingly accept, Sato Mikado! Since I’ve accepted it, you cannot avoid it!
“Sir, the information I’ve gathered on Miss Ou Tong is quite strange. Apart from her age, name, nationality, and education, there’s nothing on her parents or family background,” Andre said, standing beside Reggie, holding a piece of A4 paper with scant details, puzzled. He was even more puzzled about why Reggie, on a whim, had him investigate a woman they met at the club. What he didn’t know was that Reggie had already seen Ou Tong at the airport…
“Is that so? Andre, if we can’t find anything through normal channels, what does that suggest?” Reggie took the document with interest, not really looking at it, but raising an eyebrow to ask Andre.
