Corax froze. His eyes widened and he started crying like a baby. “K-Kaze! Brother, please! Give me a chance! I’ll do whatever you want…” Before he could finish, Kaze stepped on him again. “Aaaaargh!” Corax curled on the ground as he cried in pain. “You can come in now and clean things up,” Kaze told Conan through the phone. He wiped his hand with the tissue, tossed it on Corax’s face, and sauntered away. Everyone watched as he walked into the elevator and disappeared from their sight. Only then did they sigh a breath of relief. Back at Horizon Mirror, the moment Kaze arrived home, he saw two beautiful women waiting for him—so beautiful that they looked like paintings of famous artists. Kaze slowed to a stop as he was in awe of their looks. “Kaze, you’re back! Are you okay?” Darcy ran over to him and checked him from top to bottom. She was only relieved after making sure her husband was in one piece. “What about Corax? What happened to him?” she asked curiously.
Later that evening, Kaze and Darcy were at home having dinner with their family. After dinner, the young ones went off to find their own entertainment. Agnes also wheeled Hector out for a walk in the park. Kaze and Darcy took care of the chores and cleaned up the table. It was then Kaze received a call from Jennifer. “Mr. Lee, have you seen the news?” Jennifer’s anger was clear in her tone. Kaze clamped the phone between his cheek and shoulder as he continued to scrub the plates. “What is it this time?” “Rove announced that they will be having an open bidding for investors. More than ten investor firms are invited, except us! “Rove has gone too far this time. They are cutting us off completely. I’ll send you the article and video now.” Beep! Kaze received the press conference video from Jennifer. “What is it, Kaze? Is it important? You can go, I’ll take care of the rest.” Darcy removed the apron for Kaze and pushed him out of the kitchen. Kaze tapped on the
“Kaze Lee thinks he’s above the law. He treated the city like his own den. He colluded with the gangs and oppressed those who tried to bid for the investment. “A senior of our current chairman, Mr. Syed Lyfe, got beaten up by Kaze Lee and is now hospitalized. He is a criminal, a despicable man! “Rove is an honorable establishment, a brand that is loved by many. As long as Kaze Lee exists, Rove will never work with Hudson Investment Firm. “At the same time, in order to draw lines from that despicable man, Rove will also withdraw from the Lilyrose Commerce Guild, where Kaze Lee’s wife is the president!” Eddie spoke fiercely and righteously in front of the camera. Kaze watched his phone emotionlessly. With Rove’s current reputation online, Eddie’s words officially cut off all possibilities for Hudson Investment Firm to invest in the company. Even if things saw an unexpected turn for the better, both Hudson Investment Firm and Rove’s reputations would be hurt and the people w
Kaze was the one who solved all the recent crises that befell Lilyrose. Therefore, he had quite the reputation among the Lilyrose Commerce Guild members. After Darcy delivered his message, the situation within the guild calmed down a little. The night was quiet. The next morning, right before Darcy went to work, Kaze stopped her. “Darcy, take half a day off. I want to take you somewhere.” “What trouble are you causing this time?” Darcy was a workaholic. She did not want to take a day off for no reason. On top of that, she had to deal with the guild’s internal affairs as well. The more people questioned her, the more she tried to prove others wrong. “So you see me as a troublemaker?” Kaze was slightly speechless but he nodded with a bitter smile. “You’re right. We are going to cause some trouble today.” With Kaze dragging her away, Darcy had no excuse to escape. However, she was also curious about what trouble he was referring to. “Fine. I’ll see what you are c
Eddie suddenly stopped talking because he saw Sieg looking at him. The frosty gaze made his heart skip a beat. His back was drenched in sweat instantly. Eddie blurted out without thinking. The investment department of Tulip Corporation had been oppressing the local brands through capitalism. Even though their methods were smart and secretive, which utilized a proxy like South Hill Holdings, those who were smart would still be able to see through it. It was not exactly a secret. In fact, they had been targeting local brands for a long time now, and Rove was certainly not the first or the last. Tulip Corporation was not the only mastermind behind this whole operation either. It was not one, but many other forces in the dark playing a role in this whole scheme. It was complicated and could not be put in simple words. The person in charge of Tulip Corporation in Arcadia called Sieg himself and offered to invest in Rove. They were obviously not trying to help Rove. T
Syed said, “I also heard that Kaze Lee openly criticized the royal family and even impersonated the God of War to force the consulate to kneel and apologize. What nonsense.” “Interesting…” Sieg was amused. He chuckled and said, “It seems like Kaze Lee is already on the blacklist of Tulip Corporation. If so, why not do Sir Andrew a little favor?” Eddie scoffed. “Young Master Sieg, given how ridiculous Kaze Lee is, he’s going to show up in the auction later. He might even send his men to cause trouble. We can call the police and accuse him of gangsterism to arrest him.” “That’s exactly my idea. If he dares to show up, it will save my time,” Sieg said without turning back. Then, Eddie’s phone buzzed. He looked at the screen and was shocked. “Young Master Sieg, we just got news that Kaze Lee is already at the auction hall, but he’s with his wife.” “Oh?” Sieg raised his brows and his hand. “Why don’t you go and welcome him?” “Yes, sir!” Eddie bowed and then left the ro
Everyone looked at Kaze with heightened interest. They wanted to know how he would react to Eddie’s mocks. Kaze nodded. “I saw it. Of course, I saw it.” “How’s that? Was my interview interesting? Are you sad because I scolded you?” Eddie said as he continued to mock Kaze. Kaze was still calm as ice. He smiled and said, “I guess it’s okay.” Eddie’s expression turned heavy. Right before he could continue, he was interrupted by a bright and loud laughter from behind. “Okay? I guess your scoldings are not fierce enough, Eddie. Hahaha…” Another group of people arrived. Kaze looked beyond Eddie and saw the man that he was quite familiar with—Dakota Eason, the boss of South Hill Holdings. “Dakota! You should have let me know when you arrived so that I can welcome you!” Eddie went over attentively to shake the man’s hand. His face was full of smiles and flatters. Dakota was a man that he admired before but after the earlier conversation, he knew Dakota was supported by some
Kaze’s words sounded so funny that some of the attendees could not hold back their laughter. Mommy? The man was old enough to be Darcy’s father, yet Kaze asked him to call Darcy Mommy. Darcy rolled her eyes at Kaze but her frustration faded instantly and she felt warm. Kaze glanced at the man. His expression turned cold and then said, “If you want to wash people’s legs, go back to your mommy. Don’t embarrass yourself in front of me.” The so-called elite investor in the business was nothing but a pervert. He grinned and laughed when he harassed Darcy but when he was insulted, he got mad and embarrassed. Kaze did not want to waste his time on a pervert. “You!” The man was fuming. He wished he could strangle Kaze alive. “Tim…” Dakota tapped on the man’s shoulder to calm him down. He then looked at Kaze coldly and said, “Punk, you have quite the sharp tongue but what are you doing here? Hudson Investment Firm is out of the game. What is your business here?” Kaze smi
As they arrived, they saw a dozen expensive cars parked outside. The customer base was relatively stable as the establishment was targeted at the upper class. The people lining up at the club were young men and women of ordinary background. All were allowed inside Absolute Zero with an entrance fee. Since this would be a chance for ordinary people to meet and interact with the upper-class elites, they cherished it and tried their best to look good. Even movie producers and scriptwriters came to the club, seeking investments or a role in movie production. It was a shortcut to reach out to the upper crust after all. Yet they were just a bunch of fresh graduates with no resources and connections, so the club was their only chance at achieving something great. Dwight would never understand how rare the opportunity was, as he was narrow-sighted. He had never experienced power and wealth before, so he lacked the understanding of how things worked in society. “I never thought
With that in mind, Dwight checked his outfit. His black leather jacket brought out his height and wild side. He then observed Kaze. The latter was dressed casually. Dwight was worried that they would not be allowed into Absolute Zero because of their attire. Nevertheless, he could not let slip that he had never been to Absolute Zero. Without a word, Dwight led Kaze down the apartment building. Kaze could pick up on Dwight’s nerves. While in the elevator, Dwight could not stop straightening out his clothes. It was clear that he was nervous. Even so, Kaze said nothing and pretended not to notice. They got into the car and drove to an alley. The area was not huge, but there were stands selling street food. “The food is great here. Since it’s early, we can grab a bite.” Dwight was not being tight with money. As their destination was a bar, there was no need to get a proper meal. “I’ll get a skewer then.” Kaze did not have much of an appetite anyway. “Okay. I’ll or
“You’re the guest. I should be hosting you, but I don’t seem to be doing a good job.” Dwight knew he had to do better. “It’s okay. I don’t have much to do. It’s just a delivery anyway.” Kaze bought a lot of stuff online. All they had to do was wait for the delivery. Once the items arrived, they could head out. Dwight talked about taking him to a bar under the Viper’s Den’s umbrella. It was a great opportunity for Kaze to check out the scene. He had heard that the Wittersons were tied to all the Viper’s Den’s business operations.Kaze would not meet Edmund and Morris in person, but he would grasp all information related to them. Then, Kaze would stir things up between them and sit back while reaping the benefits. Kaze had it all planned out. He simply had to take his time in playing the long game. Nevertheless, it was important for him to remain discreet. At the very least, he should not show them what he was made of. It was easy to execute his plan when everybody
Kaze rose to his feet and took something out of his bag. Putting on his jacket, he was on his way out. Dwight was out of his room, too. He left his room for a glass of water and waited for Kaze to get out of the room after his nap. Dwight had a drink in the kitchen. He took an apple and chomped on it. Looking at the fruit on the table, Dwight grabbed a plate to arrange it neatly.He took out his phone to pass the time while waiting for Kaze. Kaze emerged from the room and saw Dwight. “You’re up at last. You’ve slept half the day away. Are you still tired? I can wait if you need to catch some sleep.” Dwight kept Herman’s memo to look after Kaze. “A little. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I was waiting to get on the plane.” Kaze took the red-eye flight yesterday. Dwight allowed time for Kaze to rest, knowing his travel schedule. “I know. Did you manage to get some good sleep? If you haven’t, you can go back to bed. I can grab some food for you.” Dwight’s plan
“Your main responsibility is to entertain Kaze. You will be rewarded for good work,” Herman said. Dwight nodded incessantly. “Thank you for thinking of me, Herman. I won’t forget this.” “I’d be grateful so long as you stay out of trouble. “Just focus on what you should do and take good care of Kaze.” Herman worried that Dwight might get ahead of himself and forget his primary duties. Dwight’s priority was Kaze’s well-being. The whole thing would be over if Dwight kept to himself and served Kaze until he was gone. There would be a problem if something were to happen. Without Edmund’s instructions, Herman would never have assigned a job to Dwight. It could be a good thing, though. At least, a job might keep him on the straight and narrow. “Relax. You can count on me,” Dwight said with glee.That was a nice surprise. Dwight did not see it coming. It was just incredible. Herman still could not shake off his worry. However, he had said his piece. It was pointless t
Herman’s smile vanished. His red, irritated skin was playing up. Due to alcohol in his system, Herman could not see straight. He had to grit his teeth to hold back the urge to retch. Herman was not one to drink. Yet, he would have to go through Edmund’s loyalty test every time, and he was reaching a boiling point. However, he understood that he needed to suck it up to gain Edmund’s trust. “You must be Herman. Mr. Witterson. Should I take the things to your car, or should I deliver them to your home?” asked a uniformed server who approached. “Put them in the car and get me a designated driver,” Herman replied. He headed to the lobby while propping himself against the wall. “Okay. There will be a driver out front, ready for your service.” The server tried to help Herman up, but was declined. Herman saw the cartons of alcohol and cigarettes in the lobby. Edmund had always been generous in giving out stuff like this. “These are from Mr. Witterson. You’re lucky to work for
“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