Chapter 543 - APOLOGIES AND FAVOURS (2/2)

”We need Ms Yamazaki Akira again, Chairman Fukui. I believe she might help us find the explosive device. She might even have already found the possible locations.” Director Yojima said as soon as the other person picked the call.

On the other end, the executive chairman looked at the reuniting couple and their strange lawyer. That Iekami Taiki was not a simple character. He did not seem to have a fierce reputation in the local market, but he was obviously an expert.

He looked like he would be willing to go against the entire ministry of defence.

”That might be difficult. She has been released from our custody.” The executive chairman responded.

”You must get her back. She was running some kind of search algorithm, and her work has identified some key locations. I suspect they are related to the attack. I cannot give any orders without understanding exactly what she was checking.” Director Yojima almost panicked.

”Let me see if I can do something.” The executive chairman said.

He turned to look at Akira who was smiling with pleasure as Kaito fussed over her for nothing. At the side, the lawyer seemed to be looking at his children. He firmed his resolve and walked closer to them. He was not going to be afraid.

”Ms Yamazaki, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, is it possible to continue helping our CAB discover the location of the explosive devices?” Chairman Fukui looked at the woman with expectant eyes.

”Mr Fukui Hideki, I believe that we have already discussed this matter at length.” Lawyer Taiki turned his calm eyes on the man. ”You cannot call this situation a misunderstanding. I am yet to hear an apology towards Ms Yamazaki Akira and Mr Takahashi Kaito for your undue ill-treatment.”

Chairman Fukui felt wronged. He had not done anything to the two people. It was not like they were tortured under his custody. The officers only asked a few questions. Plus, most of the problems were related to Interpol.

Unfortunately, it was his house.

”Ms Yamazaki, I apologise for our lack of hospitality. Do not hold it against us.” Chairman Fukui said immediately. ”The city is at stake at the moment, and Director Yojima believes that you are the key to finding the location of the bomb.”

Akira smiled a little as she looked at him. ”You know you should pause in between an apology and asking for a favour. Otherwise, I will think that you only apologised so that you can ask for the favour.”

'I only apologised so that you will help the CAB.' Chairman Fukui thought.

”How could that be? You are Minister Shimada's prodigy? If she were not meeting with the president, she would be here making sure that you get justice.” He added with an awkward laugh.

”What about my apology?” Kaito chimed in.

”Mr Takahashi, you were only brought in because of your alleged past association with the suspected criminals.” Chairman Fukui did not want to apologise to Kaito.

”Chairman Fukui, we have already discussed the lack of evidence and probable cause. If that is your attitude, I will take my clients with me. You can wait for summons when I file a lawsuit against your bureau.” Taiki spoke up immediately.

Chairman Fukui wanted to swallow the lawyer alive. How could he be so pedantic?

”I apologise, Mr Takahashi. My people were too anxious.” He said through gritted teeth.

”Excellent.” Akira had a bright smile. ”Now that everything is settled, let us find that pesky little bomb, shall we?”

The group of agents and officers were speechless as they looked at the woman. At this point, they realised that she was waiting for the CAB to apologise to Kaito. At first, they looked down on Chairman Fukui for apologising to a criminal.

However, when they saw the confident and happy expression on Akira's face, they felt that Chairman Fukui was the real man for taking the bullet. Only a real leader would do everything to make sure that the culprits of a crime were brought to justice.

Akira went with Chairman Fukui and Agent Larsen to the intelligence department and met up with the anxious Director Yojima. He was practically unable to stand still. His shining eyes rested on Akira like she was an unknown treasure.

”Ms Yamazaki, thank you for coming.” He said. ”Can you tell me about the locations you found? What were the search parameters? Are they the locations of the bombs or Bonnie and Clyde?”

Akira's lips twitched at the rapid-fire questions.