Lock’s words surprised Kaze. With his brows raised, Kaze asked, “Mr. Yemen, who is the benefactor you are talking about?” Lock took a moment to quench his thirst with water and catch a breath. He continued, “I don’t know. I just know that she was a beautiful woman and somehow resembles you. I think she’s your true family.” He referred to the woman as Kaze’s true family because he knew the Lee family was not Kaze’s real family. More precisely, Kaze was an orphan who was trafficked to South River State many years ago and taken in by the Lee family, hence the unfair treatment. The moment Lock mentioned the woman, Ryna got even more agitated. “How dare you mention that again, you jerk! If not because of your stupid compassion, the Lee family won’t even bother to frame you. You shouldn’t call that woman our benefactor. She should help because it’s their family who framed you! “Because of that, our family was almost ruined. And now you are still protecting Kaze? Have you forgot
Cyan felt disgusted when she heard her father saying he wanted her to marry Kaze. Her parents were a loving couple yet her mother threatened to divorce her father because of Kaze. It only amplified her disgust for Kaze. “Please leave. You are not welcome here,” Cyan said coldly as she pointed at the door with her slender and fair fingers. Lock grunted and bellowed, “Cyan, where are your manners? Apologize to Kaze now!” “Mr. Yemen, it’s not Cyan’s fault. It’s mine. I shouldn’t be here in the first place. Thank you for everything, but I don’t think I need it now,” Kaze said. He explained, “Actually, I came to Riverbank to deal with some matters and I already have a place to stay. I don’t want to trouble you guys. If I have the time, I will visit again.” He then glanced at Ryna sitting on the chair, recovering from her anger. He might not have a good impression of her but for Lock’s sake, he said, “Mr. Yemen, the herbal ingredients I brought are all precious stuff that are
The server’s response left Lock’s family stunned. “The bill has been paid for?” Ryna looked at her daughter. “Cyan, give Wesley a call. He must have paid for us.“Wesley is such a nice guy. Even though Kaze pissed him off, he still paid the bill before leaving. We feel bad about it.” Cyan immediately dialed Wesley’s number. “Thank you for footing the bill, Mr. Gwake. My mom told me to apologize to you. I’m sorry about today.” “Huh? Foot the bill? Oh, don’t mention it.” Wesley was confused, not knowing who paid since he left. However, he did not bother to correct Cyan when her family credited him for paying. He said with a smile, “Tell Mrs. Yemen that Bourbon isn’t that big of a deal. I’ll treat your family at a better restaurant.“And one more thing. You might want to suggest to your family to stop hanging out with Kaze. Though I won’t talk about today, word might still get out, and trouble can come knowing.” Wesley could tell that Lock was interested in giving Kaze h
Ryna was taken aback. She smacked her lips enviously and said, “Some VIP must have dined at Bourbon. Their ride is a Rolls Royce. Even Wesley doesn’t own such a fancy car.“I saw someone getting into the car. He looks young. If only Cyan could get to know him.” Lock scoffed. Ryna always wanted more, and she had not even got Wesley in the bag yet. Cyan watched enviously as the Rolls Royce drove away, but she quickly furrowed her brows. Her parents were too good to get a good look. However, she got a feeling that the back of the individual looked very much like Kaze. “That’s impossible.“Kaze is a loser. It can’t possibly be him.” Cyan shook her head violently and put the matter behind her. … “What do you fancy, Bro?” In the Rolls Royce, Conan took a glass of water from the crystal cupholder and gave it to Kaze. The Butterworth Queens ran the biggest automobile dealerships in several states. All car brands sold in the South River State were distributed through the
Miru’s choice to play nice with the Hornbergs was the fastest way to integrate with the local community. Gareth’s impoverished students were not bums. All they were missing was a chance. If Miru could give them a chance, they could hold onto the opportunity and become Miru’s tool to seize territory. “Let her have free rein to do whatever she wants. Get Sven and Wolf to Riverbank to help her.” Kaze waved his arm. He was going to point Miru in the right direction and help her out in secret since Miru was his wife’s best friend. Albert had left Riverbank, so Miru would need Kaze’s help more than ever. Now it seemed that Miru was doing well on her own. Nevertheless, Sven and Wolf needed to be in Riverbank. The two mean killing machines were bored sick sitting in Lilyrose. Now was the time to unleash their potential. “But keep an eye on their well-being and take them back to Lilyrose’s strategic department for scheduled physical examinations. Otherwise, blood will spi
Conan pulled out his phone and showed a few photos to Kaze. “This is Newell’s eldest son, Collier, and second son, Jamie. They are more competent than Brad, who had been spoiled rotten.“They have not only gathered support from within the family, but they secured the backing of influential figures in the South River State branch. “Collier has the support of Josiah Dubb, the deputy chief. Jude Gwake is another deputy chief, but he is on Jamie’s side. “More accurately, they are rubbing each other’s backs. If everything goes through, Collier and Jamie would make Josiah and Jude branch chiefs.” Conan gave an account of the situation. “Do these deputy chiefs need Newell’s sons’ support to become chiefs?” Kaze asked. He glanced at a photograph of Jude, Wesley’s uncle. Conan nodded. “When Newell was alive, the South River branch was audacious enough to confront Magnus and the West State branch.“The Ettingers are highly influential in the South River State. Many skilled men w
“We don’t have to talk about Hannah. It hasn’t been a few days since she arrived in Riverbank. She’s handicapped and can barely stand on her two feet. The members of the South River State branch don’t take her seriously.” Kaze shook his head when thinking about the woman he crippled. Truth be told, he would have been impressed with Hannah if they had not taken opposing stances. After Gareth died, she confronted Kaze directly for revenge, unlike Sirius who resorted to underhanded tactics.When Hannah realized that Kaze did not kill Gareth, she even gave him a heads-up. Putting aside their differences, Kaze could say that Hannah had a strong personality. The server served the food. They ordered side dishes together with the trout. The chef brought out the best of these raw ingredients, leaving Kaze craving for more. “We can eat and talk.” Kaze told Conan to help himself and grabbed his cutlery. “The Ettingers are the key to gaining control of the South River State br
“Strangely, this woman used to be active in public, running the Ettingers’ business. She’s the perfect wife behind Newell. “But after Newell’s passing, his wife simply started staying out of the limelight. It looks like she’s disinterested in power.” Kaze frowned. “You overlooked such an important individual.” “I’m sorry, Kaze. My negligence is to be blamed,” Conan responded right away. Kaze went back to eating. “Keep an eye on her. I think she’s the same type as Camden.” “Yes.” Conan nodded, and his attention soon went to a woman who walked in. Kaze took a glance as a masked woman in a dress entered the restaurant. The woman looked around. Her eyes widened in shock when her gaze fell on Kaze. “The woman looks familiar, Kaze,” Conan murmured while putting his guard up. Noticing the woman’s response to seeing Kaze, Conan was worried she might be an enemy. Without looking up, Kaze continued to dine and replied indifferently, “It’s Hannah.” Speak of the devil, t
Morris was in his study, wiping a plaque of commandments that was covered in dust. Due to his commitment to the Viper’s Den, he had neglected his family for years and left his son in his wife’s care. Morris regretted doing so. Unaware of the impending danger, Clemont enjoyed drinks with his friends. They were having fun, playing drinking games. Losing the game, Clemont downed a glass of liquor. Things could get far and exciting in a game. It was then that the door swung open. Clemont’s driver entered the room. “Young Master Siegfried, the master is waiting for you at home,” the driver said, noting the complexity of the situation. The only thing on his mind was to take Clemont away. Tipsy from the drinks, Clemont waved his arm. “Let him wait. What’s the rush to get home?” Clemont’s friends were shocked. Nothing scared Clemont like his father. However, Clemont toughened up for once. “Young Master Siegfried, why don’t you call it a night?” “Yeah. I’m sur
“What’s that supposed to mean? When have I ever made a mistake?” Morris heard nothing of that sort. It could only mean that his people had done nothing wrong. However, Edmund could not possibly get aggressive on the phone. Something must have happened, and he simply had no idea. Morris felt unsettled like something big was about to happen. “You seem to be lax when managing your people. You don’t seem to know what goes on around your house.“Is your age getting to you? Is that why you can’t handle most of the work? If you can’t get your own house in order, how will you ever manage the Viper’s Den Westeros Branch?” Edmund called to say his piece. It was his way to make Morris step down. Though it was likely that Morris would resign, Edmund could at least make things unpleasant for him. “What’s that supposed to mean?” Morris was completely in the dark, but Edmund must hold some secret to act so cocky. Despite his troubled feelings, Morris kept his cool and calmly aske
Since it was a rare opportunity, Edmund had to settle the score with them properly. He knew opportunities like this were hard to come by so he had to seize them well. “I understand. I will take care of the guest,” Rosie said. She was glad that her information was useful to her boss. After Edmund hung up the phone, Rosie then looked at the unconscious Kaze. “You are indeed more useful than I thought. Hardly anyone has ever managed to impress Edmund.” She did not feel sorry for Kaze, believing that everything happened as it was meant to. She knew that to climb higher, she had to please her superior. With the Wittersons on the rise, now was the perfect time for her to pledge her loyalty to Edmund. When the Wittersons truly took over the Westeros Branch, she would become one of the most powerful people in the city, second only to them. She was looking forward to that day. Since Kaze was fast asleep and no arrangements could be made, Rosie went out to call her men and
“If you are not here to have fun, then why did you come to Westeros?” Rosie asked. Kaze looked like he had one glass too many and could barely keep himself awake. When he looked up at Rosie, he felt lightheaded and could not keep his balance. “I am here to c-complete my mission.” Kaze could not even speak clearly, seemingly already drunk. Rosie let out a breath of relief. She then took his glass away. Kaze fell onto the couch lazily and adjusted himself into a comfortable position. He even had a hiccup. Rosie did not mind Kaze passing out in front of her. She got up and then squatted in front of him. “What is your mission here in Westeros?” She did not expect to fish out useful information from Kaze, but now she could bring this information to Edmund and exchange it for a reward. “I am here to solve the problem. Something happened here in the Viper’s Den and I am here to find out more. After that, someone else will take over,” Kaze muttered as he closed his eyes.
Rosie’s charm and beauty were reasons why she was able to run the club smoothly. No matter what happened, she possessed the capabilities to solve it without exacerbating it. All those aspects made Edmund choose her. A qualified employee trusted to run a business did not need to be a genius. One only needed to carefully operate the business and not cause trouble for the employer. That alone would be enough. “There’s indeed someone powerful who gave me a chance but I want to use my own strength to win their recognition.” Rosie was well aware that due to her beauty, many often looked down and underestimated her. She had to stay sharp and clear-headed to avoid unnecessary trouble. “That might be a little difficult but I believe you got what it takes,” Kaze said with a serious tone as if he knew Rosie well. “Thank you for your kind words. I hope everything turns out as expected.” She did not have to worry about that because Edmund fully trusted her and put her in charge of m
Clemont let out a breath of relief when he saw that his friends were not saying anything more. He brought them somewhere else to party. He spent a lot in a single night but he finally gained the respect that he longed for. Back at the club, after Clemont and his friends left, the corridor to the VIP section finally quieted down. The waiters cleaned up the place and then returned to their work. Kaze stayed back and looked at Rosie, waiting for her response. “Thank you for today. I would be hurt if not for you,” she said, expressing her gratitude. She was surprised that Kaze intervened but she was truly grateful for his help. “It’s nothing.” Kaze waved his hand nonchalantly and then wanted to return to his own room. “Why don’t I take care of the bill for you tonight? Consider it as a token of gratitude since you saved me from getting hurt,” Rosie said. Her interest in Kaze was piqued, wondering who he really was. She knew he was from Butterworth and had heard that
Clemont was born with a silver spoon and raised like a prince as he was the youngest in the family. He knew his father’s current situation, which explained why he behaved arrogantly. He thought his actions could help his father but little did he know, they were causing a huge trouble. Kaze made it verbal but the spoiled brat did not appreciate the warning and simply felt annoyed. “What do I mean? I guess you have to ask your father about it.” Kaze looked at Clemont coldly. There was no way a useless trust-fund baby could achieve anything great under the protection of his family. Every action that Clemont took was causing damage to his family. Kaze initially intended to use the Siegfrieds to his advantage, which explained why he did not act immediately. Now that Clemont had come under his radar, Kaze ought to use the chance. He managed to showcase his strength to Rosie earlier and what he said to Clemont would surely raise more suspicion in her. Kaze must come up wit
Rosie was shocked. She almost got kicked by some spoiled brat. She was not happy about it. She revered Clemont’s background and had been tolerant with the brat but he stepped over the line when he decided to be physical. Rosie looked up to Kaze who was hugging her. He was just outside the crowd and decided to step in when he heard the commotion. She did not expect him to save her. It was a surprise but it allowed her to see his capabilities. The man from Butterworth had been hiding his abilities from everyone all along. Rosie smiled at him before getting back up on her feet. “Thank you for your help,” she said softly. “It’s nothing. It’s the right thing to do,” Kaze said. Kaze was the type of person who could never stand seeing the weak being bullied. “Who the hell are you? What do you think you are doing?” Clemont bellowed. He was outraged and needed to vent his emotions. Since Kaze had intervened, it gave Clemont a chance to lash out at him. “Stop causing a
“I told you this is my club! They have to listen to me! Now open the damn door!” Clemont was furious after being questioned. He started to kick the door like a madman. The waiters were worried but they dared not do anything. “Young Master Siegfried, there are guests inside! VIP guests!” the waiter added. He dared not reveal the identity of the guest inside. Zidane informed all employees earlier that no one shall reveal the VIP guest’s identity or even mention that the suite was booked by Edmund. It was to keep things low. Therefore, the waiter dared not speak any of it even to Clemont. Unfortunately, Clemont stubbornly believed the waiter was lying to him. “What guests?! You’re lying to me! You said there were guests inside but even after I kicked the door, there was no answer! Open it up. Don’t be stupid!” he shouted. He cared not about the others when he shouted. He was impulsive at nature. “Young Master Siegfried, there are guests inside. You can’t do this,” the