"A jealous daughter"

After an effective, consistent yet tiring workout, Ray and Reina were low on energy and drenched in sweat. They took showers in their respective restrooms and had already finished their morning routine when, unexpectedly, Sakura and Kitsune visited Reina's gym.

As usual, Sakura's eyes sparkled and brightened as soon as she saw Ray and his body, as if it were crafted and perfected by the finest sculptor in the world.

Kitsune, always quiet and introverted, couldn't take her eyes off Ray as soon as she saw how perfect his body was.

Sakura and Kitsune offered Ray to eat lunch at one of Sakura's fast food restaurant. Ray was cordial and distant towards them but couldn't refuse free food, and the timing was perfect since he needed a large number of calories to boost his low energy.

They were set to eat lunch in Minato City. Minato is known for being one of the wealthiest residential areas in Japan, and for its relatively high concentration of foreign expats due to the number of embassies and multinational corporations located in and around the area.

Reina insisted that they should ear near her gym since it was more convenient rather than travelling miles away just to eat at a fast food restaurant. Since Sakura was with Ray, she declined Reina's idea and boasted that Minato has more to offer than Shibuya.

She purposely wanted Ray to witness how much she could offer, how much wealth and fortune were at her disposal, hoping Ray would change his mind and opinions towards her.

However, Ray was silent, cold and nonchalant toward her boasting.

After 30 minutes of hassle-free travel, they arrived in Minato City and stepped inside a fast-food restaurant. A well-known British, healthy fast-food restaurant called "Leon."

Leon is a fast-food chain based in the United Kingdom. This innovative fast food chain focuses on fresh, natural ingredients and offers a menu that caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Upon entering the fast food chain, Sakura was greeted warmly by the staff and chefs. The chain consists of Japanese and British employees.

Sensing his hunger, Ray quickly ordered his food without waiting for Sakura's green light.

While eating, Sakura confidently mentioned to Ray that she had purposely bought the British fast food chain only for his satisfaction, but Ray couldn't care less as he was busy devouring his food.

Unbeknownst to Ray and the three beautiful women, they were being followed by Kojima's men. One man, with a distinctive scar on his face, and a few of Yakuza men.

The scar-faced man intentionally rejected Kojima's order, ultimately the Mistress' order. He was fueled with anger and hatred toward Ray because he thought Ray was an enemy of the Yakuza and he was with Reina.

This particular man has a long-lasting admiration toward Reina. He couldn't take his eyes off from Reina whenever she was present. Since he was under Kojima's command, he always got the opportunity to see Reina physically since Kojima and Sakura were partners in the business world.

While the scar-faced man and a few Yakuza men watched Ray and the beautiful women eat from a short distance, Arashi was invited to eat by her mother but arrived late due to a heavy hungover from drinking hard liquor the previous night.

Arashi stopped at the front of restaurant, but she couldn't fathom on what she was seeing. She saw her mother, his two sisters, laughing, smiling with Ray, the man she hated. Their eyes filled with such joy, sparkling like stars and their smiles unwavering.

Seeing them happy with Ray, her sense of jealousy and hatred towards him grew fiercely. Her eyes darkened, her eyebrows furrowed aggressively, her teeth clenched and her fists balled and hardened. She was shaking in anger in front of the door.

Seething with jealousy and anger, Arashi swiftly picked up her phone from her purse and called someone in a hurry.

"Arashi-san?" Someone accepted her phone call.

"Shion-san." She muttered while shaking in anger.

"I want you to listen carefully. Call your boyfriend and his friends." She angrily added.

"What for?" Shion-san asked, confused.

"I want them teach my stepbrother a lesson. A lesson that he won't forget and will force him to leave my mother and sisters alone for good." Arashi angrily said with dark intentions brewing on her mind.

Shion gasped on the other side of the call.

"Are you serious, Arashi-san!?" Shion exclaimed.

Arashi narrowed her eyes and glared at Ray with such hostility and hatred.

"Yes." Arashi muttered.

"I want him gone tomorrow." She added, determined.