“Dr. Fowler!” The two nurses screamed and rushed to pull Lianne out of the pile of junk. Lianne was a mess. Her glasses flew off, and loose strands of hair dangled over her face, which was marred by a bright red handprint.The nurses helped Lianne up, and she glared at Kaze. “How dare you hit me, bastard!” Her tone was filled with disbelief. Victoria International Hospital’s clientele was only the rich and powerful. Despite their prestige, they treated the hospital staff with courtesy and respect. The appreciation from the clients fueled Lianne’s and the hospital staff’s arrogance. The way they saw it, they only engaged with the rich and powerful. They did not give a damn about the general population. The hospital staff did not think there was a problem in the way they confronted Kaze and the others.Victoria International Hospital did not need to expand its clientele anyway, so the hospital staff could approach the patients however they liked. Besides, the patients
The woman was beautiful but aloof. She gave off vibes to keep away. With the woman approaching, Lianne stopped yelling and expressed fear. The woman was Miriam Loop, the director of Victoria International Hospital.“There you are, Ms. Loop. This man is causing a scene here.” Lianne drew close and pointed at Kaze, who was in the trauma room. She said wickedly, “He stirred trouble the moment he came and he hit me. The security guards were attacked when they stopped him from taking the patients away.“The worst thing was, he said we have no medical ethics and wanted to tear the building down.” Lianne embellished what Kaze had done. Kaze singled Lianne out, but Lianne changed the story to include all the medical staff in the hospital.She hated Kaze’s guts and wanted him dead. Miriam glanced at the security officers scattered across the floor before turning to Kaze grimacingly. “I don’t care who you are, but Victoria International Hospital has never come across a reckless
“I guess I was right before, and I was only scratching the surface.“Lianne is not the only one without medical ethics. From the top stands you, the director, to the bottom—all of you are unscrupulous.“You are a bunch of money-minded trash without any conscience.“I don’t see the point of having this hospital around anymore.” Miriam grimaced. The medical staff of Victoria International Hospital was not having it. “Who do you think you are, jerk? How dare you say that about us!”“Don’t let these troublemakers get away with it, Ms. Loop.” “Get the guy who thinks he’s tough. Punish him and make him an example.” “Make him get on his knees and compensate us. Break his limbs! He will think twice before stirring trouble here again.” The medical staff unleashed a tirade of abuse on Kaze. If Kaze had not defeated several security guards with a single kick, the medical staff would have gotten physical with Kaze a long time ago. Miriam raised her arm, shushing the clamoring
“Isn’t Victoria International Hospital a prestigious private hospital as you claimed? Why is security useless?“The security officers are like the street gang. Can they really ensure the safety of the rich and powerful patients?” Kaze was the last man standing in the hallway. Wiping his hands with a wet wipe, Kaze said nonchalantly. His snide remarks did not sit well with the hospital staff of Victoria International Hospital. However, they dared not let their grievance known. Kaze was a force to be reckoned with. He knocked down two dozen men on his own. Besides, the two dozen men came at Kaze all at once. Even an idiot would know by now that the Kaze was no easy target. At least, Kaze was there to stay. Miriam’s subordinates helped her up from the ground, and she straightened her hair and put on her golden-framed glasses. Miriam looked visibly upset. The two dozen security guards did not leave a scratch on Kaze. Miriam had never met such a skillful man in fightin
“Here’s the thing. I have a bastard causing trouble at Victoria International Hospital. Can you bring your men here…” Pierce again? Kaze smiled amusedly. Even he started to pity the man. Pierce was so unlucky to bump into Kaze three times in a day. Surprisingly, Pierce turned Miriam down without hesitation. “I’m sorry, Ms. Loop. I can’t help you.“I’ve been suspended by Chief Brader and will be put under investigation.” Pierce spoke firmly and bitterly. There was a hint of resignation in his tone. Kaze was not going to let him go easily. Don immediately took charge once Pierce returned to the station. Pierce was suspended while an investigation into previous issues was in progress. Pierce would likely end up in jail. His life was over. However, if he cooperated, the police force would take care of his wife and children. Pierce knew that he had made a lot of friends and enemies throughout his service in the police force. Without protection for his wife and kids, peo
With veins popping out of her head, Miriam fought back the anger and did not respond to Kaze. Talk was futile at that point. After the call, she glared at Kaze and said, “Weren’t you acting tough, bastard? “The person I called is on their way here.“I will make you beg me on your knees later.” Kaze grinned. “I would prefer the other way around.” “Alright. We’ll see who the boss is later,” Miriam hissed through clenched teeth. She had never resented a person like today. If looks could kill, Kaze would be dead by now. Not too long later, the noise of a car engine came from outside the medical center. The emergency room was on the first floor. Soon, a flurry of footsteps came from the end of the hallway. “Ms. Loop, I heard of a commotion here.“Hmph! The fella should realize where he was before starting anything. “Where is he? Get out here now. Don’t make me come and find you.” A pair of plump arms shoved through the crowd of medical staff.A man with a pot bell
Noah, who was all smug a second ago, was lost for words. Kaze stood there with a stoic face and said indifferently, “Drag your ass here.” Noah moved toward Kaze. “Smack!” Without another word, Kaze slapped him. Noah’s close to 200-pound weight was thrown back from impact. The huge build knocked several members of the hospital management over like a bowling ball striking pins down. No one expected Kaze to hit Noah. As Noah lay on the ground with a bloody nose, the crowd realized how powerful Kaze was once more. “Don’t just stand there. Hurry up and help Mr. Moor up.” Miriam snapped out of a trance and yelled at Kaze, “How dare you hit Mr. Moor, bastard! “Do you know who he is? He’s a senior officer at the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “You’ve gone too far, you reckless fool. You’re a dead man for hitting him.” She then consoled Noah, “Are you okay, Mr. Moor? I’m sorry. We didn’t know the bastard would attack you.“He’s such a cocky man. Don’t go easy on him.
“Drag your ass here,” Kaze said again with a stoic face. Holding back the pain, Noah dragged himself across the floor toward Kaze. Without Kaze prompting, he rose to his feet and brought his face closer to Kaze. “Smack!” Kaze landed his palm on Noah’s face, and the latter was knocked over. “Drag your ass here.” The hallway to the emergency room was packed with people. Silence befell the place. Kaze kept telling Noah to come closer, and he was sent flying each time. The scene was caught in a loop. However, everybody knew that Noah willingly took a beating from Kaze. Noah’s face was black and blue from the repeated bashing. He could not even find the strength to crawl his way to Kaze. Kaze strolled toward Noah and looked at him from above. “I thought you were dismissed from your position as the senior officer at the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Who reinstated you? Your dad?” Kaze asked tauntingly. Noah lifted his head with a struggle and looked at Kaze. “No
“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