“Andrew hosted a banquet in Lilyrose tonight. The consul from Paladia, Harrison Ford, also attended. H-However, the latest news is that Harrison publicly knelt to a young man and crippled Andrew...”Soon, the secretary reported to Loid with a sweaty forehead.This matter was too astonishing. If it was not dealt with well, it might escalate into an international dispute. The secretary was frightened.Loid took a deep breath. “I know who that young man is. Let’s pretend Harrison’s matter didn’t happen. By the way, is Lucas from the Supervisory Bureau in Lilyrose now?”“Yes, Mr. Cooper has been conducting secret inspections in Lilyrose these past few days!”The secretary responded quickly.Loid immediately waved his hand. “Have him deal with Phil and Matt immediately!”“Yes!”When the secretary left and closed the door, Loid called Kaze again.“God of War, I’ve summoned Lucas Cooper from the Supervisory Bureau. Please rest assured. This matter will be resolved satisfactorily!”“
“Master Fuller, do you know him?”Phil and Matt felt a bit uneasy when they saw Trent’s expression change drastically upon seeing Kaze.It did not seem like a good thing.Would Trent be like Harrison and also kneel upon seeing Kaze?However, Trent soon straightened his expression. “Little bastard. You’re causing trouble again! You’re so audacious. How dare you offend Phil and Matt?”Phil and Mat immediately smiled hearing how Trent addressed Kaze.They did not mind Trent acting superior in front of them.After all, Trent was the mayor of Lilyrose for twenty years. With his high prestige, he should not consider Kaze a treat at all.Phil glared at Kaze and said, “Master Fuller, the inspection team I led to review the Mountain Dew project failed them, so this guy’s wife tried to bribe me. How could someone as upright as me accept such a thing?“Then, that Lee guy got anxious and forced me to approve the review for his wife. He even called someone and threatened to kill me. The bu
Therefore, upon learning that Kaze’s backer was the new mayor, Phil and Matt finally relaxed and sneered at Kaze contemptuously.Trent said coldly, “Kaze, apologize to Phil and Matt now, or no one can protect you!”He knew Kaze. Kaze was extremely stubborn and would never kneel.Thus, the final outcome would be a complete fallout with Phil and the others.That was precisely what Trent wanted. He wanted to escalate the situation.Kaze stood tall, looking at the three mockingly. “I think it’s better if you three kneel first. Don’t wait until later when it might be too late.”“Kaze, are you talking in your sleep? Do you think you can do anything you want just because the mayor is backing you?”“I think we should call the new mayor over and have him personally order this guy’s arrest so he can spend the rest of his life in jail!”Phil and Matt spoke fiercely.“I think it’s you two who will spend the rest of your lives in jail.”Just then, a cold voice suddenly rang out from the e
Thud!Phil slumped to the ground, looking at Lucas in devastation.Then, he desperately turned his pleading eyes to Trent and shouted, “Mr. Fuller, say something! If I remember correctly, Mr. Cooper used to work under you, right?”Trent felt embarrassed at the words.He served as the mayor of Lilyrose for twenty years and worked with countless colleagues.Lucas had indeed worked in Lilyrose under him before, but he had since been promoted to the provincial level.“Lucas, why didn’t you catch up with me and have some tea if you were in Lilyrose?”Trent cleared his throat and tried to make small talk.The Mountain Dew project started while he was still in office, but it was later abandoned.There were undoubtedly some shady dealings involved, and his good personal relationship with Phil was also established during that time.Therefore, he had to stand up for Phil.Otherwise, if some old issues were dug up, even he might get implicated.Lucas said respectfully, “I’ve been busy
“Lucas, since this kid is asking for it, make the call!”Trent waved his hand, full of confidence.Lucas glanced at Kaze and took out his phone in exasperation to call Loid’s office.“I have something to report to the governor.”Soon, Loid’s secretary transferred the call to Loid.“Mr. Farland, the former mayor of Lilyrose, Trent Fuller, is officially making a complaint against the mayor, Mr. Lee, requesting an investigation from the Supervisory Bureau. Furthermore, Mr. Lee has also agreed and wants to hear what you think.”Mr. Lee?What the hell?The new mayor’s last name was Lee?Trent and Phil were both bewildered by Lucas’ words and did not react immediately.“Master Fuller, the governor wants to talk to you.”Lucas passed the phone to Trent.As soon as Trent brought the phone to his ear, he heard Loid’s cold and stern voice. “Trent Fuller, you’re still causing trouble even after retirement, constantly disturbing the operations of Lilyrose’s city council. Did you think
“Old man, you’re really funny. When did I deceive you?”Kaze looked at Trent throwing a tantrum and mocked. “When you put on airs and told me to visit you at your home, I went personally, didn’t I? However, you didn’t believe me and drove me away.”At those words, Trent felt his strength drain away and lay there motionlessly.He regretted it.If he had known that Kaze was the mayor, he would not have gone out of his way to offend Kaze from the start.However, even if he knew, would Trent not have clashed with Kaze?That was a hard question to answer.Old habits die hard.The reason why Trent ended up in this situation had nothing to do with Kaze being the mayor. It was because of his arrogant nature.Everyone else looked at Trent’s miserable state and sighed in their hearts.Demanding Kaze to visit and then driving him away when he arrived...Just that action itself would have brought him bad luck.At that moment, a team of investigators from the Supervisory Bureau entered.
“Okay.”Darcy let Kaze hold her hand, following him out of the banquet hall in a daze.Looking at their backs, various sighs filled the hall.Regret.They all looked down on Kaze and mocked him to curry favor with Andrew.Now, they realized that the real big shot was the man that they had disdained.However, it was too late for regrets.No matter how much they tried to apologize or fawn over him, Kaze had no intention of paying them any mind.He left all the business cards he received on the table, not taking back a single one.Kaze naturally would not hold grudges against these people, but he would not show them kindness either....At Horizon Mirror Mansion, the family sat on the couch in silence.The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.Agnes’ hands trembled slightly.Kaze felt uneasy at being stared at and said helplessly, “Honey, if you have any questions, just ask.”“When did you become the mayor? What’s going on?”Darcy took a deep breath and stared at Kaze inten
Considering Master Quint’s character, it was clear why he was bringing the Quint family over.Kaze’s identity as the mayor was exposed.A young mayor like him was not unheard of in Arcadia, but it was certainly rare.He would surely have a bright future and endless opportunities in politics.Kaze was known to the outside world as the Quint family’s son-in-law.His name was tied closely to the Quints.In the past, Master Quint was worried that Kaze might cause trouble and drag the Quints into disaster.Now, those worries were gone.The Quints had a rising star now!Thus, Horizon Mirror Mansion was very lively that night.The Quints flattered Kaze relentlessly, and Master Quint was also grinning from ear to ear.Kaze was speechless at their behavior.Seeing that they were refusing to leave and kept trying to suck up to him, he finally could not hold back anymore.He suddenly said to Darcy, “Honey, I need to tell you something. I’m planning to step down as mayor.”“Huh?”Be
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