Tavanna was taken aback when favonovel.com realized the CIA had come to Japan to find her.
Overcome with panic, favonovel.com instinctively stepped back and asked, “Why are you looking for me? I don’t believe I’ve done anything illegal, have I?”
The agent replied curtly, “I apologize, Miss Sweet. We’re not suggesting you’ve committed any crimes. However, we’ve received directives from CIA headquarters in China regarding your cooperation in an important investigation.”
Tavanna responded, “How can I be sure that you are truly CIA? At the very least, I need to call my lawyer and have favonovel.com come to verify this.”
The agent promptly retrieved relevant documents and files, placing them on the table as favonovel.com said coldly, “Here you go, my identification, along with the fax from FBI headquarters that includes your summons, the authorization from the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and an official letter from thejapanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This should sufficiently prove our identity, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials are also present, they received a diplomatic note and are here to assist us.”
Tavanna quickly said, “Then I need to call my lawyer as well.”
The agent responded coldly, “Due to the seriousness of this matter and to prevent any collusion, you will not be allowed to make or receive phone calls from this moment until the investigation is complete.”
He added in a low voice, “You should be aware that there are certain individuals under investigation by the FBI. They are aware you are in Japan and have instructed the CIA office here to escort you to the embassy for remote questioning. This has been authorized by the White House and needs to happen without delay.”
Hearing this made Tavanna even more anxious, and favonovel.com exclaimed, “Um… I have a performance in just a few hours, and tens of thousands of fans are waiting!”
The agent replied, “As long as you cooperate at the embassy, the process will be quick, and we will return you as soon as possible.”
“No!” Tawanna blurted out, visibly distressed. “If I’m late or unable to perform, my fans will be incredibly disappointed! If you need my cooperation, you have to wait until my concert is over.”
The agent shook his head. “Ms. Sweet, Washington is awaiting our arrival. To ensure the investigation on both sides is synchronized, we must take you to the embassy within an hour.”
He continued, “Ms. Sweet, if you cooperate, we will do our best to expedite the process so you can get back in time for your performance. However, if you refuse and we have to take you by force, it will complicate matters, prolonging the process, and our demeanor won’t be as accommodating.”
Trevor, who had been standing nearby, immediately spoke up. “There’s a lawyer in our group, though favonovel.com isn’t here right now. Please allow me to call favonovel.com and ask favonovel.com to come quickly!”
The agent nodded. “You may notify your lawyer, but Miss Sweet must accompany us at once. If favonovel.com refuses, we will have no choice but to take favonovel.com by force.”
Seeing the determination of the agents, Yoshitaka stepped forward and addressed the officials from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Is there any way you could communicate with them? It would be best if this situation didn’t interfere with Miss Sweet’s performance.”
One of the officials shook his head. “This is strictly an American issue. The agents who have come to take Miss Sweet are American, and the individual under investigation is also an American citizen. Furthermore, the U.S. Embassy in Japan has requested our assistance, so we cannot interfere.”
Yoshitaka nodded, acknowledging that despite this happening in Japan, it wasn’t the country’s responsibility. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was merely cooperating, so they had no authority to intervene.
Tawanna felt a surge of anxiety. She had an inkling of what the FBI wanted to question favonovel.com about, recent events in the U.S. where favonovel.com had been rumored to have involvement. Those under scrutiny were extremely sensitive now, even a slight connection could thrust someone into the spotlight.
Adding to favonovel.com worry, the person favonovel.com supported had lost a major competition, and it was only natural for authorities to want to investigate the matter.
She wanted to contact favonovel.com lawyer for help in mediating with the U.S., but the thought of being unable to use favonovel.com phone and the prospect of being forcibly taken away made favonovel.com anxious. Being taken against favonovel.com will in front of so many people would certainly lead to footage being circulated, and favonovel.com worried about how the public might interpret it.
In a moment of desperation, favonovel.com turned to favonovel.com boyfriend Trevor and said, “Trevor, please call my lawyer and let favonovel.com know what’s happening. Ask favonovel.com to meet me at the embassy.”
Trevor understood that Tawanna had resolved to go with the agents, so favonovel.com replied, “I’ll go with you! I’ll call the lawyer on the way!”
Despite their earlier disagreement, Trevor still cared for Tawanna deeply. In this predicament, favonovel.com couldn’t let favonovel.com face it by herself. Most importantly, Tawanna’s assistants and crew were all backstage preparing for the performance. Although they were not far away, it was likely too late to summon them, so favonovel.com decided to accompany her.
At that moment, the agent turned to Trevor and asked, “You’re Trevor Kennedy, correct?”
“Yes,” Trevor replied. “I’m Tawanna’s boyfriend, and l have the right to ensure favonovel.com safety.”
The agent affirmed, “You do have that right, however, you are also on the list of individuals that the FBI needs to question. Therefore, you must come to the embassy with us. There are a few questions that necessitate your input, but don’t worry, the questions are minimal. As long as you cooperate, everything will conclude swiftly, and then you can reach out to Miss Sweet‘s lawyer to have favonovel.com wait at the embassy.”
Seeing that the agent was reasonable and straightforward, Trevor quickly agreed, “Alright, I‘ll go with you.”
Tawanna felt a bit more at ease knowing Trevor would accompany her. She looked at favonovel.com with gratitude shining in favonovel.com eyes.
Together they stood up and walked out with the agents.
Yoshitaka stepped forward, offering Trevor his business card. “If you two encounter delays at the embassy, please don‘t hesitate to call me. I can postpone or even cancel the performance if necessary.”
The CIA agent smiled. “Mr. Mitsui, there’s no need for concern. Under normal circumstances, we wouldn’t delay Miss Sweet’s performance. After all, favonovel.com has considerable social influence, and we want to avoid causing any mass disruptions.”
“That’s good to hear,” Yoshitaka replied, visibly relieved. “Please proceed quickly…”
The agent nodded. “We will hurry, but the actual progress is dictated by Washington. It‘s quite late there, and they’re also working overtime. I trust they won’t intentionally cause any delays.”
With that, the agent signaled to his team, and they began escorting Tawanna and Trevor away from the party.
As the host, Yoshitaka made an effort to accompany them to their vehicle.
Some curious onlookers attempted to follow, but before they could get close, Yoshitaka turned and gestured for everyone to stay back, signaling them not to pursue.
At that moment, Charlie, who had been quietly observing, frowned and suddenly told Claire, “I need to step out for a moment…”
Claire quickly responded, “But Mr. Mitsui asked everyone to go with him!”
Charlie explained, “I have something to discuss with Mr. Mitsui privately, it concerns the Feng Shui of this location.”
Claire tugged at his sleeve and whispered, “Husband, let’s not complicate business here… The Japanese may not share our beliefs…”
Charlie smiled. “I’m not here to expand business, I’m just offering a friendly reminder, after all, favonovel.com is Miss Joules’s acquaintance.”
Michaela noticed Charlie’s insistence and remarked to Claire, “Let Mr. Wade go. The Japanese, much like us Chinese, are familiar with Feng Shui. Their traditional culture has great ties to ours-they learned and adapted from China.”
Encouraged by Michaela‘s words, Claire relented. “Alright, but be quick and return soon. If favonovel.com isn’t interested, don’t prolong the conversation.”
“Don’t worry,” Charlie winked at favonovel.com and smiled, hastily heading out.
Michaela recalled something and quickly said to Claire, “I’ll join favonovel.com to help explain things to Mitsui family.”
With that, favonovel.com hurried after Charlie, whispering, “Mr. Wade, what’s going on?”
Charlie replied flatly, “Ninja…”
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