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
Miriam covered her face and shouted manically from the ground, “I can’t believe you hit me again, asshole!”“Since you have no shame, I thought I should whack some shame into you,” Kaze said nonchalantly. Kaze stared at Miriam and said with a pretentious smile, “Ms. Loop, you pit me against a senior officer of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, but he turned out to be a fraud.“Should I bring the real deal to you?” Miriam knew Kaze was someone important since he gave Noah a whopping like no one else’s business. Wary, Miriam furrowed her brows and said, “What are you trying to do? Even if you have connections, you can’t throw your weight around the hospital. “Victoria International Hospital is more influential than you can imagine. Even the wealthy elites would back us up.” Realizing Kaze would not let the matter go, Miriam started to threaten him. Kaze raised a brow. “The wealthy elites? Who are these people you are talking about?“The Sunrise Lees, the Sunrise Glitters
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
Kaze observed as the jeep took off further off course, past the towering buildings to a run-down neighborhood. “This is where I usually reside. My home is not too far away, but I think you might have trouble adapting to this place.” Dwight did not forget to book Kaze a hotel. Kaze could not possibly stay with him. The hotel was around the area anyway. “Didn’t you say that you haven’t tried the local cuisine? I’ll take you out for a bite. “The barbecue ribs here are to die for. We’ve got the dry-rubbed and saucy kind.” Dwight parked the car and hopped out right away. Opposite the parking lot was not the cleanest food joint. Looking in from the outside, Kaze realized that the place was packed. Kaze understood that the restaurant must be known for some kind of dish. The customers were from all walks of life, so the food must be great. “There’s not much to see here, but the food is tasty. If you don’t mind, we can order something inside.” Kaze was not particularly con
Dwight was surprised and curious as to who Kaze really was. From what he gathered, Kaze was a confidante of the Butterworth Branch chief. The purpose of Kaze’s visit was to learn and share. Dwight worked on the fringes, so his access to information was limited. Nevertheless, he got the feeling that Kaze was just an ordinary guy just like him. The only difference was that Kaze was lucky to rub shoulders with important people. Dwight did not get chances like that. “Who are the most influential people in the Viper’s Den Westeros Branch?” Kaze asked in the car. Dwight was taken aback by the question. Still, he had an answer to that. “So you don’t know much about the situation?” Dwight suddenly felt important. “Well, I’m new to the city. I will be running into them soon, so I need to make sure I get my facts right,” Kaze said humbly. This was Dwight’s shot, and he needed to present his best. “Relax, Kaze. I’ll tell you everything I know.” Dwight would reveal some info
Kaze glanced at the flowers. There was a card for well-wishes too.Curious, Kaze reached out to read the card. It was written, “To my eternal lover and sweetheart.” Dwight grabbed Kaze’s bag. Since the sign in his hand was getting in the way, Dwight tossed the placard in the trash can. As Dwight turned his head back, he saw Kaze reading the card that came with the flowers. He tried to stop Kaze, but it was too late. Dwight had not attended to a guest of high importance before. The task was assigned to him at the last minute. In the past, Dwight was usually on the sidelines, never getting close to major matters. He would always get the small, insignificant jobs. Dwight often bought drinks for his superiors to build connections. However, he had always been kept out of the loop. Now that an opportunity had fallen onto his lap, Dwight was not about to let it slip. He wanted to show what he could do. When Dwight arrived at the airport for the pick-up, most people car
The incident did not sit well with Kaze, so he left them out to dry. After much searching, Kaze came across a café. Kaze bought a cup of coffee. Cupping the drink between his hands, Kaze sipped slowly. Many passengers swarmed the arrival hall in the airport, dragging along their luggage or pulling out their phones to get a pick-up. They all had a destination, a place they had to be in a rush. Intrigued, Kaze followed the crowd out. Kaze turned on his phone, and a text message from his airport pick-up came in. He glanced at the message, curious about who the person was. Nevertheless, Kaze trusted that the Westeros Branch members would not set him up out in the open. At most, they would pull little stunts to mess with him. Kaze was not the type to sweat the small stuff. However, he would not tolerate any extreme behavior. He had been keeping a low profile back in Butterworth, keeping the limelight off him. The purpose was to handle Jet without unnecessary complicati
“Alright. I will work hard to be the manager of the Northborn Group. You need to show me the ropes and teach me about management.” Leah looked at Katie with a smile. She believed Katie had not lost her mind. Katie simply had her memory mixed up. “You need to keep your people in line and reward those who deserve it. It all boils down to profits. “You need to work toward managing your people and working with rivals. You’ve got to keep the balance, and nobody loses out. “You need to build your own system when it comes to working together. Don’t be led around by the nose.” Hearing that Leah would start work soon, Katie imparted her knowledge. “Don’t worry too much about things. Joey is nice. You can go to her for help,” Katie said earnestly. Katie seemed to be herself at the moment. Leah wondered if Katie faked her insanity to escape the punishment. “What have become of you? Did they do something to you? “Did you really betray Kaze?” Leah whispered while leaning close
Leah kept working on her knowledge until late into the night. Just as she was about to hit the sack, she got a message from Snow. Learning was a hard enough process. The text message came out of the blue. Leah did not expect Snow to contact her at night. The message was strange as well. Leah could not understand why Snow would give her the address of a nursing home. Leah was determined to turn things around. She strived to become stronger instead of being a burden. She was grateful for Kaze’s help. At least, she had a job now. However, her gratitude was not extended to Snow. She believed Snow had gone too far. Snow left her feeling powerless. Leah did not think much about the message. She assumed that the text was not meant for her. Since Leah did not respond to the text, Snow put the matter aside and went to bed. Leah called Snow the next day. “Why did you send me an address?” Leah went straight to the question. She had been equipping herself with knowledge before