โCome on. Your job now is to accompany your husband to have lunch and not care about that lousy stuff.โ Kaze grabbed Darcyโs hand and went upstairs to the VIP room under the ownerโs guide. They usually had lunch on the first floor and did not care about how expensive the food was. Since Corax and friends were about to call for reinforcement, Kaze did not want Darcy to be involved. Strangely, even after lunch, Corax and friends had not contacted anyone to come to the hotel. โDarcy, why donโt you go back first?โ Kaze told the Lilyrose Commerce Guild members to send her home. He even contacted Conan to secretly escort Darcy along the way. All Conan needed to do was escort Darcy back to Skylar View District since no one would be foolish enough to hurt her beyond that area. Rose and his in-laws were at home, so Kaze did not have to worry. While Kaze and Darcy had lunch, Corax finally got up on his feet with the help of his friends. He bellowed, โCall for help! If ten isnโt
Conan was speechless. If Kaze had not been able to make the Queens bow to him by force, Conan would doubt where Kaze got his confidence. โGo watch the guild,โ Kaze said as he sent Conan up. โBro, you are going to stay here alone?โ Conan was surprised. โThey might call in a lot of helpโฆโ โNo matter how many people they called, they are all trash. You watch the guild and stop them from causing trouble,โ Kaze said calmly. He was just worried that Corax might sneak up on the guild while keeping him busy. โNo problem!โ Conan nodded and went into the elevator. At the same time, a motorcade consisting of more than a hundred expensive cars arrived outside the hotel. All the cars of different brands were eye candy. Judging from the number plates, they were not just local cars. Some of them came from the neighboring cities. All of them arrived within an hour and it was all because of Corax and his friends. Corax and his friends used every connection they had to gather t
Three hundred pairs of eyes were on Kaze instantly. The boundless pressure from the gazes tried to crush him. He was alone, standing opposite three hundred people who scrutinized him. He was like a drop of water against a tidal wave, helpless and pitiful. If someone had shot the scene with a camera, it would be an artistic piece overflowing with despair. Some were impressed by his mentality because he was able to stand straight against three hundred pairs of scrutinizing eyes. โCorax, are you okay? Are you trying to put together a crew to shoot a movie?โ Kaze looked at Corax as if he was an idiot. The entire parking lot was silenced. Despite being pressured by three hundred people, Kaze was able to stay calm and casual. He even mocked Corax for being dramatic. He was either overconfident or simply dumb. Corax was infuriated by the contemptuous gaze. He argued, โKaze Lee, look at this! I am in control of your life! โYou have one last chance to get here on your knee
Corax laughed. โKaze Lee, with just a few words, you pissed off three hundred of my brothers and sisters. I have to give it to you. โBut, have you thought about the consequences? You alone versus my army and you think thatโs enough? I think that you did call for help but when they knew they were up against me, they refused to show up to help you. Not even your wife wants to stay! โYou are abandoned! You are alone! You are just bluffing!โ It was the reason why Corax was surprised but not bothered when he saw Kaze alone in the parking lot. To him, it was supposed to be a gang fight with both of them calling for help, yet it turned out to be a one-sided slaughter since Kaze was alone. Corax did not care anymore. He just wanted to ravage and trample over Kaze, physically and mentally, until his mind and body broke. โCorax Durant, I really want to give you half of my humility.โ Kaze looked at Corax with disbelief. He was impressed by Coraxโs imagination, which was fueled by hi
Kaze looked at Corax with a soft smile, finally revealing his true intention. He was only interested in Sieg. Since he would eventually cross paths with Sieg, he might as well confront Sieg now. Corax said coldly, โKaze Lee, you better be joking.โ โIโm dead serious. To be honest, if I really break all your arms and legs, all the hospitals in the city will be crowded today. โI prefer to keep a low profile and avoid making the news as it will only make me look violent. Things would be different if you brought your cousin here, I just need to break his legs. And it is also for your own good, Corax Durant. โOne manโs medical fee is much less than three hundred. Even an idiot knows how to choose.โ When they heard Kaze, not only Corax, but even the three hundred people laughed at him. Did he have any idea what he was talking about? Be it breaking three hundred arms and legs or breaking Siegโs legs, both sounded ridiculous. How could Kaze spew those words without laughing?
Jorge was surprised. He saw the evil grin on Kazeโs face and instantly understood what that meant. Kaze was hinting at Jorgeโs sister getting into power with her body. Like a catโs tail being stepped on, Jorge stomped his foot and shouted, โYou piece of shit! How dare you talk about my sister like that?! You are fucking dead!โ As soon as his shout subsided, a car drove into the parking lot. The owner of Dynasty Hotel had already sealed off the parking lot for this confrontation, so the car that was allowed inside would either be on Coraxโs side or Kazeโs side. However, it was obvious that it was someone from Coraxโs side. โHmph! I knew thatโs my sisterโs car!โ Jorge grinned. He then walked out of the crowd and went over to the car. Kaze glanced at the car but the crowd blocked his sight. โDamn it! Who beat you up?โ A frosty voice shouted from the back of the crowd. Charlotte looked at her brotherโs swollen face angrily. Jorge said, โSome punk ass prick who has a
Charlotteโs arrival boosted Coraxโs confidence. Even though he had never met her and only heard of her through Jorge because they were in different circles, knowing that Charlotte served Astral still boosted his confidence immensely. He felt even more confident than having his cousin around. No matter how strong the Geranium Four were, Geranium City was just an island south of the mainland. The strongest families in that city had yet to expand their influence in the mainland, where Lilyrose was located. Maybe it was the reason why Kaze, the fool, had the confidence to challenge Sieg. Charlotte, however, was different. Astral, as the eldest son of the Glitters, was probably one of the strongest persons in the entire South River State. He could easily crush a nameless idiot with a thumb. Since Charlotte was his personal assistant, she was able to represent him to a certain extent. With her around, no matter the background or support, anyone could be crushed easily, let al
Charlotte never thought it would be Kaze. A sudden realization struck her the moment she laid eyes on Kaze. Lilyrose Commerce Guildโs headquarters was located in Dynasty Hotel and Kazeโs wife was the president of the guild. She should have known better! Charlotteโs face turned pale. Her anger and confidence disappeared into nothing and were replaced by fear. Her legs started to shake. She could never forget what happened at Landor Residential Area. Astral, the man whom she served and who was like a god to her, knelt on the floor and begged Kaze to spare his life. After Kaze left, Astral fell sick. He was troubled by nightmares and had a constant fever. He would scream Kazeโs name in fear while he was asleep. He only started getting better last night. The eldest son of the Glitters was frightened by Kazeโs violent and brutal methods, which should make the headlines if the news got out. โK-K-Kโฆโ Charlotteโs shaking lips failed to speak Kazeโs name. Her mind
โGive me an answer. Are you taking the job? If you are, you should sort out your affairs. Donโt bring your personal feelings to work.โ Snow was not the type to go easy on fragile women. If Leah did not have what it took, she could be forced to leave the company. Nevertheless, Katie had left a lot of assets to Leah. Even without work, Leah could very well survive. The girl would have trouble keeping the wealth, seeing that she was without power or connections. If Leah had a job, she would have the resources to hold onto her assets. Leah had seen the best and worst of mankind. She was once the center of attention, and now, everybody avoided her. It dawned on Leah that it was over for Katie. If Leah could not even keep a job, she would lose everything. โI didnโt know things would happen.โ Leah never thought that Katie was capable of stabbing Kaze and her in the back. The thought of betrayal put Leah in distress. Kaze was a great guy who helped Leah a lot. Feeling ete
Leah got dressed and was ready to leave, but she did not know who to turn to. She thought about going to her wealthy friends to see if they could uncover anything through their connections. However, Leah could not get a hold of them. It dawned on Leah that loyalty would fade when power was gone. Even though Katie was just missing, intel spread around Butterworth very quickly. These people must have found out and have chosen to stay away. Leah had always been treated like royalty. Nobody had ever avoided her like the plague. Nevertheless, she had not been in touch with these friends since her injury. Now, in her attempt to contact them, she could not reach them. โWhy is this happening? My good friends have gone MIA, and Iโm getting silence from those who have been trying to connect.โ Sitting on the couch, Leah looked out the window in despair. She tried to seek help with her motherโs search, but her efforts were futile. She could do nothing for her mother. All al
โI have to work hard starting today. But before that, I have to get some sleep.โ Snow remembered that Kaze punished her to get some sleep. He said her face looked tired and pale, signs of how hard she had been working. It felt great being cared for. It was because of his kindness, Snow fell for Kaze uncontrollably. Yet she understood not all things were meant to be. After she returned home, she went to sleep immediately without talking to anyone. She only woke up in the afternoon after a comfortable and easy sleep. Next, she would have to work on many things, first being taking over Northborn Group. Katieโs disappearance had the company shaken, but it gave many others a chance. They tried to calm their subordinates down and contact the higher-ups for more information, hoping that they could replace Katie as the new CEO. Little did they know, their preparations would eventually fall short. Snow and her secretary arrived at Northborn Group in the afternoon, and her a
โWorried about the mercenaries? Iโve taken all of them out and anyone with a sane mind would know by now not to come after me. Why would they make the same mistake again?โ Kaze killed all the mercenaries. There was no one else the mastermind could send after him anymore. Even if there were, they would have to reconsider it after what had happened. Taking out the mercenaries in silence was a strong showcase of his strength. Once the mastermind found out, he or she would definitely stay away. Besides, Kaze had decided to continue his journey to Westeros without telling anyone. He could board a random flight to his destination, and no one would ever know. โTake me to the airport,โ Kaze said to the driver. He and Snow were in the rear seat. โWhen you go back to Butterworth, donโt rush things. Now that Katie has made a mistake and is forced to step down, you can take over Northborn Group,โ Kaze said. โSpeaking of Katie, after I locked her up, her daughter, Leah, came to me
Miguel stated his strength so that Kaze and Snow would look at him differently. โThat doesnโt mean we have to choose you.โ Snow saw nothing stellar in him. Snowโs harsh words surprised Miguel and left him deeply displeased. Yet when he looked at Kaze, he dared not say a word. โI can work hard. Even if I am not qualified now, I can work toward that goal.โ โOf course, you are not qualified now. You need to improve yourself to meet the basic requirements. Then weโll talk about you joining us.โ Snow just wanted to get this matter over and done with, so she handed Miguel her name card. โWhen you think you are qualified, you can give me a call.โ Since she would eventually take over the largest force in Butterworth, she needed to build a team of her ownโone she could truly trust. Miguel might just be an ordinary man who looked fierce but he was courageous and had the potential to be better. โCan I follow him instead?โ Miguel took the name card and learned Snowโs name. He
โYou did well,โ Kaze praised Miguel. It was not easy for someone to fire a gun and take a life, even when he had basic training. Though without the proper technique and training, the shot was nothing stellar. โReally?โ Miguel was thrilled by the praise. He might be tall and fit and have arms full of tattoos, but he had never gotten into a fight before. He was happy that someone he admired praised him. It made his day even more than escaping alive. Kaze wanted to continue but the cars had arrived. He walked forward and revealed himself in front of the headlights. The hostages were scared. They stepped back, some of them entered the hangar once more and tried to shut the door. Miguel stood in their way and stopped them from closing it up. โWhat are you doing? Kaze is still here and help has arrived. Stop hiding,โ he said. He detested their selfish behavior. Kaze saved them but they did not even thank him. They even continued to suspect Kazeโs identity. Their be
โHow dare those men hijack the plane and take Kaze. They must be punishedโฆโ Despite her grumbles, Snow grew anxious. โGiven Mr. Leeโs capabilities, he wonโt be hurt.โ The agents around her tried to comfort her. They believed she was being too nervous. โI know, but we as subordinates have failed him by allowing this to happen. We have to do our best to make up for the mistake, and not rely on Mr. Lee to get out because he can.โ Snow drowned in self-blame and regretted not being able to help. It was her negligence that allowed the hijacking to happen. โBut thereโs nothing you can do now. Itโs late. Even the hijackers need to rest. They wonโt do anything yet.โ โItโs because the hijackers need to rest that we have to hurry and beat them to it. Thatโs the only way to solve this matter!โ โBut weโve searched high and low and didnโt find anything. No one knows where they have gone. Even if they transported the passengers via buses, we didnโt see any tracks.โ The agents discu
Kaze breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly went over to Miguel and pressed his hands with the gun down so that it would not misfire. โGood job.โ โThanks.โ Miguel curled his lips into a nervous smile. He frequently trained in the gym and mixed martial arts but had never encountered any real-life incident before, thus being inexperienced. Fortunately, his mentality was stronger than the others and allowed him to act accordingly. โIโll be taking the gun. This is self-defense, you wonโt be charged and you wonโt need to take responsibility,โ Kaze said. Miguelโs pale face looked relieved. โWhat should we do now? Are there more of them?โ Miguel dared not let go of the gun, worried there might be more enemies. โIโve counted the numbers and this guy here should be the last one.โ He then took the gun from Miguelโs hands. โReally? Gosh! That was crazy! I was so terrified!โ Miguel finally loosened up and let his instinct take over. His heart was pounding so fast that it
Manson came over and saw the mercenaries lying in their own puddle of blood. The gore shocked him and made him sick. He tried his best to hold back the urge to throw up as it would attract attention. โDonโt look if you canโt take it! Donโt make things worse!โ โYeah! Professor! Grow a pair of balls!โ โI have never seen dead bodies like this before!โ he explained with a flush of embarrassment on his face. โCan we go out now and run away?โ The hostages were eager to leave as things had settled down outside. They thought the danger was over. A dead mercenary was inside the container with them and they were still horrified. Once the others found out about this, the hostages would be shot to death. โIf you want to die, be my guest. The moment you step out, youโll be shot!โ Callahan said as he looked at the others scornfully. One of the hostages had already put his hand on the handle of the door and was ready to dash out, but he quickly pulled his hand back after listening