Jackson then sat down in the chairman’s seat. “And, after we meet your chairman, I hope you can clean up and wait for me tonight. Go get a room at Dynasty Hotel, and if you don’t satisfy me, I will make Perfect World Group disappear! “What you said just now pissed me off! You have to know your words have consequences.” He laughed and scrutinized Snow with a lustful and greedy gaze. His laughter sounded vicious. He came for Snow and her words earlier were just an excuse for him to use against her. “Congrats, Jackson! You get to enjoy her tonight!” “Yeah! Someone does not know that the more arrogant she is, the more Jackson will pummel her tonight!” “Jackson, can we have some fun after you are done?” The young men also grinned pervertedly at Snow. They too had their eyes on Snow but could not simply snatch her away from Jackson, so they tried to flatter him, hoping he would give them a chance. They did not mind picking up after him. Snow did not expect Jackson to be
Miranda was pleased with her son's behavior. She stepped forward, grabbed Snow's arm, and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, Snow. Vance can handle not just these losers, but even the young scions from Riverbank City's most prominent families!"Snow frowned. "Aunt Miranda, you'd better not get involved in this..."Though the Presleys had some influence in Riverbank City, it was nothing compared to Jackson's background. Despite her dislike for these awful relatives, they were still trying to help her, and she did not want Vance to get into serious trouble.However, Miranda clearly missed Snow's point."Come on, Snow. I told you not to worry! Just relax and let your cousin handle this!"Vance turned back with a charming smile. "That's right, cousin. With me here, no one will hurt you..."Slap!Before he could finish, Jackson, who had been sitting on the couch, suddenly stood up and smacked Vance across the face.Thud!Vance let out a pained cry and fell to the ground."Yo
"Yes, look into it thoroughly!"Make sure you get all the details!"Vance got up from the floor and wiped his mouth with a tissue while glaring at Jackson through gritted teeth.Once Jackson learned about his background, Vance planned to make him kneel and beg for mercy. Only then would his anger be satisfied.Snow frowned and said, "Vance, let it go. Don't get involved."She felt Vance was just inviting humiliation, but since he was trying to help her, she could not just ignore it."No way!" Vance stared coldly at Jackson. "This isn't over. Trying to make my cousin sleep with you, hitting me and my mom—I don't care who you are, you're not leaving Lilyrose today!"However, Vance's threats did not faze Jackson at all."You're right." Jackson said, wiping his hands with a tissue and grinning menacingly, "If I let someone who tried to show off in front of me get away with it, how could I ever show my face again?"Vance smirked coldly without saying anything. The facts would speak for them
Jackson lit a cigar and puffed a mouthful of smoke onto Vance’s face before looking up at Miranda with a smile. “You better do a good job. “Make sure to find out.”It happened before three minutes were up. Heck, Miranda’s phone rang in less than two minutes. “Just give it to me.” Miranda put the call on loudspeaker and dumped the phone on the table. “Jackson is a member of the Ridgesouth Quints, one of the five families with lordship from the South State. “His father, Mason Quint, will be appointed as the mayor of Lilyrose, a rank equivalent to the deputy governor of the South River State. The appointment letter has reached the Ministry of Personnel Management.” The menacing look on Miranda’s face stiffened as the information came through the phone. Lying on the ground, Vance stopped clamoring and stared blankly at Jackson. The mayor of Lilyrose? The deputy governor of the South River State? The Presleys might be among the ten most influential families in Riverb
Snow was incredibly headstrong. Vance put his ego aside and got down on his knees. Yet, Snow had the audacity to tell all of them to get out. Jackson rose to his feet, his smile frozen, and strode toward Snow. He said with a pretentious smile, “You are testing my patience, woman. “Do you think I wouldn’t do anything to you?” He reached out and clutched Snow by the chin. “Touch her, and I promise you can kiss your hand goodbye.” A chilling voice resounded. Everybody in the office turned to the source of the voice. “Mr. Chairman!” Snow exclaimed with joy.She was relieved. Kaze, though delayed by traffic, had arrived. He took leisurely steps into the space, his eyes browsing the mess in the office. He took a breath and frowned. “So you’re the chairman of Perfect World Group?” Raising his brow, Jackson checked Kaze out. Unimpressed, he sneered. “I heard that the chairman of Perfect World Group stays behind the scenes. Even though he has been a public figure for ye
“Apologize on your knees for the earlier disrespect. “An apology won’t cut it, though. I expect some substance behind the apology.“I’m not asking for much. Just ten percent Perfect World Group shares. Oh, and doll your assistant up and send her to my bed before I consider pardoning you. “That’s all I’m asking for. Tick, tock. The choice is yours. “You can choose not to go along with my request, but when I go for you, I’ll be expecting a lot more than this.” Jackson grinned ruthlessly, bringing to life the character of a cocky rich boy. Apart from Snow, Jackson’s minions, Miranda, and Vance gloated over Kaze’s predicament. A single insult toward Jackson demanded a hefty ten percent stake in Perfect World Group.Kaze had to pay for his insolence. It was a huge price to pay. Nevertheless, no one took pity on Kaze because he deserved it. That was the punishment for getting sassy with Jackson, who was part of the Ridgesouth Quints and the son of a deputy governor.
“I’ll leave you unharmed if you get down on your knees and use yourself to wipe my office down like a rag. “Otherwise, even your dad can’t save you.” Kaze’s flat yet arrogant statement hung heavy in the air, leaving the office silent. That remark could only come from a madman. Jackson was taken aback at first, but he quickly burst out laughing. “You expect me to wipe your office down like a rag before you consider sparing me?“Am I dreaming, boys?” “Hahaha!” Jackson’s followers started snickering. Miranda and Vance held back from laughing, but their eyes reflected their disdain for Kaze. Kaze sure had the nerve. Miranda and Vance could not believe the audacity of Kaze. “Do you think I’m joking with you?” With a smirk playing on his lips, Kaze did not waste his breath and went up to swing his arm. “Smack!” Jackson fell back, his head hitting the ground with a loud wham. The wooden floor cracked. Blood seeped out of Jackson’s head. “Ow!” Jackson let out a h
After a brief shock, Jackson’s bodyguards snapped out of their trance. “Let Mr. Quint go.” “You’re asking for it, boy!” They growled menacingly. The bodyguards were in for it if anything were to happen to Jackson. Without hesitation, they pounced on Kaze. Kaze raised his hand to slap Jackson, never looking away from him. “Come and get me if you don’t want me to kill him.” “Argh!” The extinguished cigar was slapped out of his mouth as Jackson shrieked in horror. “Ugh…” Jackson sat up, his hand holding onto his neck distraughtly. His mouth was covered in blisters from the scalding. He was in agony. “Are you alright, Mr. Quint?” his sidekicks and security team asked. With his hands still on his neck, Jackson lifted his head and looked at Kaze. “You’re going to get it, Lee.” Jackson’s voice became hoarse from the scorching cigar. “Smack!” Kaze responded with a slap. “I’m going to get it? “Well, come and give it to me.“I’m still waiting, though. It coul
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