Kaze shook Cole’s hand away and said, “Mayor Synder, your daughter is not suffering from a mental illness. She’s like you—someone poisoned her. We have to get the poison out of her body right away and not put her on hypnosis. “Her body has been infiltrated by the strange poison for a while now and it has started to affect her mind, that’s why she’s been acting strangely and trying to kill herself. “If you force her into hypnosis, it will only worsen her condition. Worst case scenario, she might die.” He emphasized the last part, where Myra would lose her life. He was not trying to scare Kent. From the moment he saw Myra, he noticed the girl’s worsening health and it was not due to her mental condition. If a girl grew up under the protection of her parents and lived a happy life without any major incidents until recently, how could she be so severely mentally ill? The only explanation was her condition was caused by an external factor. After a quick inspection, Kaze was
“Curse? You think I’m a fool? I’ve seen a lot of tricks before and I know what you want to do. I’m warning you, if you don't want to die here, get the hell out of our faces! “If you interrupt Professor Wilson’s treatment, I will break your legs and arms and make you crawl to the hospital like a worm! “If anything happens to Myra, not only you, your whole family will pay for it too!” Cole threatened Kaze coldly. Kaze simply glanced at him. Anyone who knew Kaze well could tell that his gaze at Cole was cold and emotionless like he was looking at a field of grass that he could easily step on. Crushing Cole would be as easy as that, yet the man had no idea about it. Kaze pulled his attention away from Cole and looked at Kent. “Mayor Synder, you don’t trust me?” “Kaze, I…” Kent hesitated. Back on the train, Kaze did save his life. It was impossible for him to have no trust in Kaze. However, based on the situation, Professor Wilson had successfully calmed Myra down, made he
“What did you say? You think too highly of yourself, you bastard!” Cole was amused by Kaze's words. He had never seen such a shameless person before. Buffy curled her lips into a smirk, her eyes had nothing but contempt for Kaze. Professor Wilson could no longer tolerate Kaze questioning his profession. He looked at Kent and said, “Mr. Synder, are you going to let this conman keep questioning me? I said I can cure your daughter, I am confident but I don’t want some random guy to mess up my treatment. “If you don’t make him leave, then I will assume that you are with him and you are also questioning my profession. I will leave instead.” He feigned walking away. Cole quickly held him back and said, “Professor, wait! My uncle doesn’t mean it!” “Uncle Kent, say something! If Professor Wilson walks, Myra might not recover anymore!” Jane held Kent’s arm. “Kent, I don’t know why you trust this young man but we finally see some progress in Myra’s treatment. Are you just going
Nevertheless, Cole was still alarmed by Kaze’s presence. He could not accept that Kaze simply laid his hands on Myra using the excuse of checking on her condition. His cousin was the subject of his sexual fantasy. First of all, Myra was adopted and she was not related to him by blood. He was so obsessed with her looks and body that his view of her started to get twisted. Even while he slept with other women, he would fantasize about her. More importantly, if he married Myra, he could inherit all the resources and wealth from Kent and no longer have to work hard in this lifetime. Therefore, he could not accept Kaze laying his fingers on Myra. “I have to find a way to remove him once and for all.” Cole narrowed his eyes. He walked to the corner and started texting. …“Mr. Lee, the mayor wants me to apologize on his behalf. You are here to help and he appreciates your gesture, but Myra’s condition is their priority now. As a parent, Mr. Synder didn’t want to give up o
Another voice message followed after the video. This time, it was Ryna’s voice. “What’s wrong, feel bad? I’m telling you, we are going to use all the herbs you give us and you can’t do anything about it! Hahaha, tens of millions worth of foot spa, not even the rich and powerful can live our life now…” Kaze sighed at Ryna’s provocation. He replied helplessly, “As long as you are happy.” Ryna sent several more voice messages to provoke Kaze but he was smart enough to ignore all of them. Meanwhile, at the Yemens’ family home, Ryna was annoyed that she did not get a reply. “Lock, is this how your student should behave? He’s not replying. Where are his manners?” Ryna was so annoyed that she did not get a reply. She tossed the phone to the side and complained to Lock. She was hinting at her husband to not accept Kaze, and it was best for him to cut all ties. Lock helplessly said, “If you want respect, you should learn how to respect others first. You are just being petty.”
“Cyan, my daughter Nadia just got a boyfriend. The guy just returned from studying abroad and his family gave him fifty million as a startup fund. “His startup is on the rise and he even gave Nadia a company for her to manage. I already take him as my future son-in-law. He said Nadia can do whatever she wants with the company and he can take care of the rest. “It’s not easy for Nadia to find such a rich and kind boyfriend. We as parents do not need to worry about her anymore.” Claudia sounded proud when she bragged about her daughter’s boyfriend, her lips were so wide that the corners almost touched her ears. Cyan looked slightly jealous. “Oh ya, I saw Nadia’s post the other day and she received a company from her boyfriend. She is also famous on social media.” Wesley was also trying to pursue her by giving her gifts but not to the point of gifting a whole company. Claudia said happily, “Really? I heard from our other neighbor that you are also an influencer right? I heard
Heath had a bloated figure and when he smiled at Lock, it made him look amusing. “Lock, my future son-in-law went on a business trip a while back and got a hundred million investment. He brought some wild ginseng from Mt. White back for me. “It’s considered the highest grade and can cost up to a million. I made some liquor with it, so I thought of bringing it over to have a drink with you.” Ryna was speechless when they heard Heath, their eyelids twitching. Before Heath revealed the price of the ginseng, she wanted to say the ginseng liquor was nothing because Wesley gave her the blood bird’s nest that cost two hundred thousand a piece. However, when she learned of the price, she felt embarrassed and was smart enough not to speak about it. Lock instantly understood that Heath came over to his house just to show off the ginseng liquor. He said indifferently, “Wild ginseng that cost a million? Are you kidding me? Heath, you deal in herbs, I hope you are right about this. If i
“Lock, you used these herbs for foot spa?! What a damn waste! You ungrateful bastard!” Heath shouted at Lock, expressing his grievance. His eyes were burning with the flames of rage, wishing that he could tear Lock apart. Everyone else was stunned, including Lock. “Are the herbs that I used expensive?” Ryna was not stupid. Based on Heath’s reaction, she realized something and her eyes had been fixated on him since. Even Cyan started to breathe hurriedly. “Expensive?” Heath scoffed angrily. He shouted, “The herbs in your stupid massage pail cost at least ten million! “You dumb idiot, you mindless bastard! Did you rob a bank? Not even the rich and powerful are so wasteful. What is wrong with you?” He was deeply agitated. He bragged about his ginseng liquor but Lock used tens of millions of herbs as ingredients for a foot spa. The liquor that he drank was not even one-tenth of the herbal solution that Lock used to soak his feet. Of course, he was annoyed and mad.
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