Slap! Kaze grabbed Zenny and slapped him in the face. Zenny cried in pain. He tried to run but was unable to break free. Pow! Kaze punched him a few times, making him bleed. After one final blow that made the loudest thump, Kaze tossed Zenny on the floor like a pile of meat. Zenny tried to crawl away from Kaze. “Deputy Mayor Leed, Deputy Mayor Moor, directors, I’m Zenny Soup! Benedict Soup’s son! This retard hit me! Help me! Arrest him and put him behind bars!” He crawled toward Lou, Caleb, and the others, requesting help. However, everyone looked at him coldly, saying nothing. Zenny did not understand why they would not help. He then cried at Winnie, “Winnie, I was wrong! I was blinded! I am sorry! Tell him to stop! He’s going to kill me! Winnie, we used to be married, please! Help me!” Winnie looked as cold as ice and was unfazed by Zenny’s plea. She lost all hope for Zenny. She gave him a lot of chances to make it right but he wasted them all and got worse.
Darcy stopped when she heard Tao. Tao’s Segore Pharmaceutical had been in operation for two years and underwent rapid expansion. Surely he was not alone. If Tao could share a dinner table with Adam and the deputy mayor, he must have more resources other than Adam’s support. “What are the terms?” Darcy asked coldly. Tao smiled. He did not mind Darcy’s tone. He believed after tonight, Darcy would be deeply disappointed in Kaze. Therefore, even though he had thoughts for Darcy, he was in no hurry. “Then let’s talk business.” He explained, “I heard you were classmates with the late James White of Shangrila Group. Now that Shangrila is back, they are releasing a new medicine to expand their market influence. “Segore Pharmaceutical is looking to get the distribution rights beyond Lilyrose City. Therefore, I would like Ms. Quint to help arrange a meeting with the current chairman of Shangrila. “If you can help me with this matter, I will do more than just say something nic
“What are you talking about? Are you cursing me??” Tao’s expression turned grim. Kaze ruined his chance of getting a billion-dollar investment from Hudson Investment Firm. Now, Kaze cursed him when he tried to get the distribution rights from Shangrila Group. Together with the previous grudges, they fueled Tao’s anger. “I’m not cursing you. I’m just stating a fact.” Kaze scoffed and wanted to walk away. He did not want to waste time on Tao. “Stop right there! Explain yourself!” Tao shouted, stopping Kaze. Adam saw how fierce Kaze could fight last night and he was afraid that Tao might get hurt. He quickly said, “Tao, enough. Don’t waste your time on useless trash. If cursing works, your company would have been bankrupted a hundred times. “Don’t stoop to his level, widen your vision. He and you are not from the same world.” He did not hold back in insulting Kaze. Or rather, he was venting his grievance at Kaze over helping Tao. “Uncle Adam, you’re right. I do not
“No! No! Of course not!” Lou shook his head vehemently. Not only Shangrila Group, but every other entity or business that was related to Kaze including Darcy’s companies must be protected. Otherwise, if anything went wrong, he and his son would be the primary suspects. Everyone was shocked by the unusual attitude Lou and Noah showed. Baffled, Adam asked, “Lou, what does Kaze have to do with Shangrila?” “Mr. Lee is the chairman of Shangrila,” Lou said after a careful glance at Kaze. What?! Kaze was the chairman of Shangrila Group? Adam’s expression froze. Kaze could have become the CEO of Hudson Investment Firm through nepotism, but was he also the chairman of Shangrila Group? Adam felt embarrassed for what he said to Kaze earlier. Tao was also stunned on the spot. He tried his best not to break down in tears. It seemed like whatever companies he wanted to work with belonged to Kaze. “Kaze, since when are you the chairman of Shangrila? What about Jesse Whit
Agnes could not stop praising Kaze from the moment she found out that he was the chairman of Shangrila Group. “New mayor? Stop dreaming. I heard from Nelson that the new mayor might also be a young man and he might be a chief commander, or even a regional commander. It’s not something Kaze can become,” Agatha said, trying to diminish her sister’s confidence. “Hmph. We’ll see about that,” Agnes said with an annoyed grunt. “Mayor Lee, the city council is holding a city-wide press conference to commemorate distinctive media outlets, do you have the time to attend?” Caleb asked Kaze. It was one of the bigger events in recent days, so he had to ask Kaze for instructions. Usually, trivial matters did not need to go through Kaze. “I’ll check my schedule. If I have the time, I’ll attend. What else?” Kaze said. “There’s also the matter about your new secretary.” Caleb explained, “What requirements do you have for a secretary? We dared not decide on our own.” Johnson’s secretary
At that very moment, Sherry decided to fight for the position. However, she knew it was made possible by Moses. Even though she wanted the position, she could not voice it.She maintained her coquettish voice and said, “Daddy, you want me to do it again? That’s the mayor, not the men I used to sleep with. Are you really going to send me away just like that?” Even though Sherry was Moses’ sugar baby, Moses would send her to entertain other men for his own benefit and it was not the first time. “Sherry, I’m doing this for your own good and I want you to have a bright future. I will use all my resources to get a chance for you to show yourself in front of the mayor. You have to come up with something to capture the mayor’s attention. “If you have any ideas at all, just talk to me,” said Moses. Both of them were hypocrites, sleeping with each other for their sexual and selfish gains. Moses knew Sherry was a greedy and ambitious woman and his TV station could not cage her for
A wealthy family must be resourceful; it was not just about the money. Having only money without corresponding foundations and resources would be dangerous as others could devour the family with ease. Alex suggested this because he wanted the Otter family to take Agnes and Darcy’s family seriously. After all, Kaze and Darcy were barely thirty years old, yet they had achieved so much. They would certainly have a bright future. “Because of Kaze, Darcy’s family is being pressured by the Lee family, but if they can overcome this, no one can stop them in the future. “Giving them a helping hand at their worst is always better than congratulating them when they succeed. We can start preparing, and once Darcy and her family rise to power, the Otter family will benefit from it,” Alex said. He was not biased toward Darcy and her family; he was simply considering the best path for the Otters. Caster leaned back on his chair with his eyes closed as he listened and pondered his son’s
“Yeah, I did it yesterday.” Kaze nodded. Had Darcy not mentioned, he would have forgotten all about it. Agnes smiled brightly and said, “Kaze, you are going to be on TV? Why didn’t you tell me? “Sky, turn on the TV! Kaze is on TV!” Agnes nudged Sky, who was eating, to turn on the TV. The interview segment during the financial primetime always had a high viewership rating. Following the familiar introduction of the segment, Sherry the news anchor appeared on the screen. “Good evening. Today’s interview guest is a young yet successful man. A person who has achieved many great things in different fields.” As a professional news anchor, Sherry was good at her job. She spoke fluently and started the segment in a clear and captivating manner. She continued, “We would like to welcome a young entrepreneur in Lilyrose. He hasn’t hit thirty yet he is already the CEO of a billion-dollar investment firm. “Please welcome the new CEO of Hudson Investment Firm, Kaze Lee!” Follow
“Kaze can pull the punches for sure. I mean, he has the Butterworth branch chief’s trust for a reason. “There has to be something for him to win the branch chief’s approval.” Edmund doubted there was depth to Kaze. After all, Edmund decided whether to take on a person based on their abilities. It made no sense to pay attention to losers, as he would hold them in contempt. Edmund had been impressed with Herman, who excelled in strategies and management. That was why Edmund bumped Herman up and made sure he stayed on top. “Got it.” Herman nodded and had one foot out the door. “Don’t be in a hurry to leave. There’s one more thing.” Edmund pointed at the table. Herman approached and stood on bent knees. Pleased with Herman’s submission, Edmund passed him a wine glass. Herman took the drink humbly before looking carefully at Edmund, awaiting his orders. “The wine was just airlifted from abroad. I can vouch for the taste. If you’re looking to sip on the finest, yo
Time went by, and a towering man in a suit showed up outside the door. Picking up on the noise inside the room, he knocked on the door. It was hard to tell whether the person inside could hear the knocking, so the man waited outside. The door was opened, and a woman, her face flawless with makeup, popped her head out and saw him. She cocked her head back at Edmund. “You have a guest, Mr. Witterson.” “Let him in,” Edmund instructed. He then leaned in to take the drink from the girl next to him with his mouth. The other girls cheered him on. The group was lost in their fun. The man, who entered the room, stood by the sofa respectfully. He kept his head down, his gaze staying low at the bottles of alcohol spread across the table. It was a bit of a wait before the man approached at Edmund’s order. “Tell me about Dwight.”While listening to the girls’ singing, Edmund turned to Herman. Herman rushed over as soon as Edmund called. He won a lot of money at poker toda
In this particular circumstance, Morris had to play it safe so that things would not get out of hand. The last thing he wanted was to be dragged into the mess. At least, he finally saw the Wittersons’ true colors. Morris’ friendly advice was met with disrespect and insult. However, the Wittersons were a force of nature, and Morris was not about to take them head-on. Despite his frustration, Morris had to walk away. Well, Edmund would soon face his downfall at the height of his power, and Morris would be there to enjoy the ride. Still, it did not sit well with Morris to have a young fella walk all over him. It had crossed his mind to keep the Wittersons in check, but there was only so much he could do. Morris had to be the one to back away as the Wittersons grew haughty. Morris believed there was more to Kaze’s visit to Westeros. Nothing major happened in Westeros recently. At least, there was nothing worth the other branch’s attention. However, a representative of the
Morris suggested entertaining Kaze well. Things would not be good for the branch if Kaze got dirt on them. That was where Edmund disagreed with Morris. His idea was to send someone to sound Kaze out. Edmund was smug because Morris’ decision was wrong. “You shouldn’t do that. Kaze is here on behalf of the Butterworth branch. You don’t want tension between both branches.” Morris looked at things from a wider perspective. Edmund believed Kaze was just a doormat of little importance. “You just overthink things, and it’s not good for your age. You’re getting senile.” Edmund did not take Morris’ advice seriously. He believed he was right. “You’re not getting it. Kaze is from Butterworth. Even if he doesn’t hold a high position there, we were in the wrong. We did not keep our tracks clean either. “Now that he’s back, I’m worried that he’ll cause us harm.” Morris was only giving a heads-up because the whole branch was at stake. Edmund was young. Due to his lack of judgmen
“We should be generous to our guest from Butterworth. You can arrange as you see fit. Please don’t house him in a messy home. Hire cleaners to tidy up the place. “You can report back to me if you need more money, but it’s not a reason for you to misuse the funds.” Herman wanted to hang up. The money was now in Dwight’s bank account, so he was washing his hands off the matter. The plan was to keep Kaze happy. He was just an insignificant member of the Butterworth branch anyway. The whole thing would blow over soon enough, so long as Kaze kept to himself without taking things too far. Herman would figure out a way to get him out quickly anyway. Maybe Herman and his friends did not have to do anything to get rid of Kaze. “Got it. I’ll be a good host, Herman. I won’t let you down. I’ll keep you in the loop.” Dwight was over the moon to get the notification about the money transfer. “Just play by ear and arrange what you see best.” Herman hung up and continued playing pok
“It’s becoming a hassle now. Are you going to inform the Viper’s Den about the change of accommodation?” After much hesitation, Kaze nodded to take up the offer. Dwight was thrilled. It only hit Dwight that he had to communicate with the Viper’s Den. Kaze was booked for a hotel stay, and Dwight’s job was to take him to the destination. Yet now, Dwight took him to his home. “I’ll tell my superior and see what he has to say.” Dwight was not sure whether the change was appropriate. Nevertheless, he did not want to pass up on a great opportunity. He simply grabbed the bull by the horn. If Kaze stayed at his place, the Viper’s Den members had to respect Kaze’s request even if they had a problem with it. “But when they ask, you can say that you’re getting along well with me. Living together just makes work more convenient.” Feeling unsettled, Dwight tried to get their stories straight with Kaze. Hopefully, the Viper’s Den would not come after them. “Aren’t we friends? I k
Dwight gave some suggestions. “But I’m worried about being a nuisance to your family.” Kaze remained hesitant, torn between decisions. “No, you won’t. I usually live alone. They stay somewhere else. They barely visit. I’ll just let them know not to visit for now,” Dwight replied. Dwight figured out what was in it for him. He could not let Kaze leave. “I don’t want to put your family in an awkward position.”Kaze was still considering the matter. “Relax. They don’t live with me anyway. The room I have for you is tidy. No one has stayed there before.“I’ll hire some help to freshen up the place. I can guarantee you an experience no less than at the hotel.” Dwight spoke with great confidence. “We should finish our food and doggie-bag the rest. I’ll take you to my place.” Dwight was ready to get things going. Kaze took the offer and nodded. “I’ll be in your care then.” Kaze was glad that his plan went through. Dwight had no idea that he got played. Nevertheless,
“I’m new to the place, so I don’t know much. Can you show me around when you’re available?” “No problem, but I usually have some stuff to take care of. I can’t be there 24/7. “Why don’t you propose to the branch that you want me to be your guide and attendant?” Dwight suggested. There was no telling whether Kaze would accept his proposal, but it was an opportunity to prove himself. He was never involved in the core operation. Often enough, he was the branch members’ punching bag. Though Dwight was aware that he was not good enough for the big stuff, he still wanted to succeed. Kaze was the trusted aide of the Butterworth Branch chief. He was in Westeros for a reason. By joining Kaze, Dwight would come across the major players. Kaze saw through Dwight’s plans. “Sure. I’ll do that.” Kaze did not mind the request. “Great. I’ll let them know on your behalf. I’ll be responsible for your needs while in the city.” Dwight was overjoyed at the opportunity. “So you live
“You must be rich. I often see rich people picking tabs for everybody. Talk about extravagance.” The tension in the air was lifted when Kaze offered to pay for everything. “I’m not. Consider it an apology,” Kaze explained, not wanting to cause unnecessary misunderstandings. He did not see the point of continuing the conversation. Dwight’s angry screams came from outside. “What the hell is this? I only ordered a bunch of stuff. Why am I being charged an exorbitant amount?“What do you mean my friend is paying for everybody? That’s throwing money away,” Dwight said while storming his way over. “I know you have money, but you shouldn’t do this, Mr. Lee.” Dwight did not approve of this type of generosity. “You rubbed them the wrong way. It was only right to apologize. Besides, it’s not a lot of money.” Kaze looked at the bill and handed a bank card to Dwight. “It’s my treat.” The consumption was barely a dent in Kaze’s savings. The meal did not cost more than his us