Chapter 270: Heading to Lex Gramen

"Eh... Is Mom not in the same room as me?" Kyoko suddenly asked, her face showing a sad expression. Kyoko's eyes were slightly teary, as if she was afraid of having to sleep alone.

"Does Kyoko not want to have her own room?" Kakashi, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, his tone calm yet attentive.

Hearing Kakashi's voice, Kyoko's eyes immediately lit up, her sadness quickly turning into hope. "Can I?" Kyoko asked with a hesitant smile, as if she still couldn't believe what she had just heard.

"Of course. Kyoko can have her own room," Kaori said with a gentle smile, trying to reassure her daughter.

Sakura then led Kaori to the next room. When the door opened, a room similar to Kyoko's appeared. The room was simple yet felt cozy, with a soft bed, a sturdy wooden wardrobe, and a small table beside the bed. Soft curtains hung at the window, allowing warm afternoon sunlight to stream in.

"Is this Mom's room?" Kyoko asked, peeking inside, her smile slowly returning.

"Yes, this is Mom's room," Kaori replied, her voice sounding relieved.

Sakura observed their interaction for a moment before saying, "If you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know." Sakura then stepped back, allowing Kaori and Kyoko to enjoy their moment in their new rooms.

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On the other side, Haruto walked steadily towards Lex Gramen. Haruto's purpose was clear: to pay off the debts owed by Kaori and Kyoko. However, Haruto had set a limit in his mind—if Lex tried to pull any tricks to gain more, Haruto would not hesitate to destroy the man's business without mercy.

Before arriving at the location, Haruto changed his appearance to that of a different person. With long black hair flowing down, deep black eyes, and a neat black tuxedo, Haruto now looked like someone not to be underestimated. His appearance resembled that of the proud and authoritative figure of Madara.

Upon arriving at the place, Haruto, alias Madara, observed the large building standing firmly in front of him. The place seemed like a small center of power, with an atmosphere that intimidated anyone who approached. Without hesitation, Madara stepped inside.

Inside, the atmosphere felt heavy. A spacious room with minimalistic decor welcomed him. In the center of the room was a reception desk, where a striking young woman sat.

She had shoulder-length black hair, adorned with tattoos that circled around her face. The woman's dark blue eyes looked sharp, even though she appeared indifferent. She wore a sleeveless white shirt that revealed her fully tattooed arms, along with a short black skirt, giving the impression that she was not someone to be taken lightly.

Nearby, two muscular guards stood in front of a large door. Their bald heads shone, and the sunglasses they wore added to their intimidating presence. Their muscular bodies looked ready to confront anyone who tried to cause trouble.

Madara walked calmly to the reception desk, each of his steps echoing clearly in the room. The woman behind the desk lifted her gaze with little interest.

"What do you want?" the woman asked, her tone cold and indifferent.

"I want to pay the debt on behalf of Kaori Shimizu," Madara replied in a calm but firm voice. His gaze was straight ahead, full of authority. "I heard Kaori's family owes money here. I came to resolve that issue."

The woman furrowed her brow for a moment, as if assessing the man in front of her.