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Charlie Suzuki's smile looked unharming and it helped Ely relax. She looked at the other three in the room to see if they would take her up on her offer or not.

Sakura had no problem taking advantage of other's generosity so she decided to agree to this offer as well.

But Faridha and Emma hesitated to agree. They both looked at each other before turning to face Ely.

"Ely, thanks for this offer but I think it would be better for us not to take this offer. Unlike Yoko, we cannot afford to take so many days off and our families would also protest if we went to see Yoko in her quarters."

Emma spoke softly and she looked remorseful when she said these words. But unlike Emma, Faridha had no tact and she did not bury her real feelings.

"I cannot come as well and there is a simple reason for this - the stock market and the influence this visit would have on us. I cannot have my image get tainted or the customers would lose their trust in me."

"Once more, it is not a 'you' problem but a 'me' problem. Do you understand?"

Farisha stressed her words and Sakura gave an empty but understanding smile back.

On a surface level, she understood where Faridha stood but could not help but be annoyed by her choice.

'Ah, but it is better for me if these fake friends do not come after Yoko. it will reduce my competition and allow me to spend more time with Yoko.'

"I am sure Yoko will understand your reason for now coming. In that case, I will not force you to come with us."

Sakura admitted as she sat down. Only Ely Zhen had a pained look on her face when she looked up. Ely looked Faridha in the eyes and asked her the next question.

"Faridha, I have always admired your drive but you are disappointing me this time. Look inside you and tell me what is more important - your friendship with Yoko or your money?"

"What kind of question is that? Of course, money is more important to me than my friendship. Besides, Yoko can take care of herself and I don't want to waste my time and energy on something that is not worth any profit."

Faridha waved her hand in a dismissal manner and it marked the conversation a close for her. One had to wonder why she even came here in the first place if this was what she was going to do.

This attitude took even Sakura and Charlie aback. But they respected Faridha's courage to come out and say all this. Especially in Yoko's home and in front of her sister nonetheless.

"Fine, go and have profit in your business. One day, you will need a friend in your difficult times and you will not have one because you never made them a priority."

Ely sounded angry when she said these words and Faridha sighed.

"Lady Zhen, I think it is you who do not understand Yoko. First, knowing Yoko, going to the prison might be a part of her plan, and having us all visit her like this would be awkward. And second, even if I want to go, I am pretty sure that there is a person limit for visiting."

"Now, if you would excuse me, I would like to go. I have a lot of work to do unlike other people here. My marriage is also coming up so I need to prepare for it."

Faridha sounded mad. She was a rather informal person who usually called people by their first names. Even more so if the other person was close in age to her.

So, for her to call Ely by her family name was a big deal. And even her mood looked terrible. Emma sighed as she watched her friend's worsening mood and she stood up as well.

"Lady Sakura, thank you for your hospitality. We will come and visit you again once Yoko is back from prison. After all, I need to give her an invite to my wedding."

Sakura could only watch Faridha and Emma go out of her house with angry expressions on their faces.

'Yoko would have been able to handle this situation if she was here. I wonder what she would have done instead.'

Sakura could not help but think of these things as she maintained her composure. She could also feel Charlie Suzuki staring at her and Sakura did her best to maintain her composure.

"I-I am so sorry. I did not mean to offend Faridha and Emma like this. I just…got angry at them and I am so sorry once more."

Ely apologized to Sakura once her anger began to go down and the realization of what she did flashed across her face. She had not meant to be like this.

"There is no need to say anything to me, Lady Zhen. After all, the one you offended was not me. But I would like to ask you to keep yourself in check from next time."

Sakura asked and Ely had an embarrassed look on her face. She was also the only one who looked uncomfortable and tried to get out of the situation.

"I-I should get going now. My grandmaster would be worried about me. I will ask him about the visit today and get back to you tomorrow."

Ely Zhen promised and it was time for her to go back as well. Her face burned with embarrassment when she exited the Tsurugi household and she quickly got into the car.

There had been no need for her to offer a visit to Yoko like this to other people. She already had her grandfather's promise to take her to visit Yoko.

But visiting alone would be too embarrassing for Ely. and despite already spending a night with Yoko, she was still too shy to face her alone. So, she ended up asking others to accompany her.

...….

"Well, Marshal Zhen's granddaughter sure is a weird lady. I heard that she was brought up with delicate care and I can see it in her body language."

Charlie spoke while sipping her tea. Unlike others, she had enjoyed the chaos that had happened in front of her. And she also liked the surprise of seeing a gentle lady such as Ely get mad.

"I would rather have stable people beside me than unstable people. And if you like her that much, then you should chase after her and marry her. What do you keep coming here for? Will you be leaving now as well?"

Sakura asked as she looked at Charlie Suzuki. She could already feel her aids eyes looking at her to return and work.

For the first time in her life, Sakura was running away from her responsibilities and she did not want to go back to them.

"Hmm, you want me to leave? How cruel of you to say that to me. Can't you see how much I am grieving at the thought of Yoko being locked up? You would ask me to go back to him in such a state? You are so cruel-hearted, Lady Sakura."

Charlie acted her part and Sakura only rolled her eyes in return. She did not want to deal with the melodrama that was Charlie Suzuki.

"Someone, take Lady Suzuki to a guest room and have her comfortable and all tucked in. Do not sully the Tsurugi name while Yoko is not here."

The staff looked excited suddenly. Yoko's name motivated them to work and they quickly prepared everything.

Charlie looked at Sakura with a suspicious expression. She could tell that Sakura had a reason to allow her to stay in the Tsurugi mansion tonight.

And it became evident why Sakura wanted company so badly today. At the dining table, two more annoyances had joined the regular group of two. And those two people were Elios and Akabe Tsurugi.

"Lady Charlie, what a surprise to see you here. Are you here to congratulate Sakura on finally being the family head? Ah, I knew that you would ultimately see the truth behind Yoko's lies and come to support the real heiress of the Tsurugi house."
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Elios patted the seat for Charlie to sit down. Sakura looked amused at her mother's misunderstanding but she did not try to correct her.

Since Sakura had no move to clear the misunderstanding, Charlie decided to do it for her.

"Elios Tsurugi, I have heard a lot about you from news and other outlets. I always heard that you were a bright person with a good head on your shoulder. I wonder how the news outlets missed your cranky personality or your lack of brain power."

"Anyone could tell that I am here for Yoko and I would appreciate it if you would put some respect behind her name."

Elios Tsurugi's smile was frozen for some time after that. She looked pissed to hear Charlie Suzuki say this. It was clear that Elios had not expected Charlie to say anything against her.

Surprisingly enough, it was Akabe Tsurugi who decided to handle this situation. He forced a smile on his face and looked at Charlie with a dotting expression.

"We are aware that you are doing all this for Yoko's sake and for that reason, I know that you would support Sakura as well."

"After all, Sakura is Charlie's beloved cousin, and helping her would be like helping Yoko. I am sure Lady Suzuki understands what I am trying to say here. Not that I am forcing you or anything."