Buffy had a tingling sensation across her skin. Even she believed Leron would be infuriated by Kaze’s words. To everyone’s surprise, Leron did not get angry at all. He simply scoffed, “Kaze Lee, you are pretentious and it pisses me off, but I have to admit that you are indeed worthy to do that in front of me. “Since I am going to kill you after this, I’ll give you face this one time. In fact, I will let you decide what you want to do to this clown, let you pour out your grievance before you die. “So when you go to the afterlife, you won’t come after me. Frankly speaking, this isn’t personal at all. “Now that I’ve made things clear, you can decide whether he dies or lives. Just give the word.” Leron pointed his gun at Dayton, waiting for Kaze to give the verdict. Dayton’s life depended on Kaze’s answer. He looked at Kaze blankly, his lips and body shaking, afraid to even breathe heavily. Never would he think that the useless Kaze, whom Buffy requested him to protect a mo
“Kaze Lee, you are a smart one.” Leron looked at Kaze expressionlessly and said coldly, “You know you won’t escape death today, so you tell the others to leave, saving their lives and informing your family of your demise. “Since you are that smart and know what’s best for you, I’ll give you a dignified death. You can kill yourself.” As he spoke, he pulled out a dagger from his waist and tossed it on the floor right in front of Kaze. He fought Kaze once back at the entrance of Wyomspring. Although he lost the first battle, he strongly believed with the suppression of firepower, Kaze would never be his match. Moreover, he had a team armed with heavy firepower with him today. Therefore, there was no way Kaze could escape death today. He offered Kaze a chance to kill himself because he recognized Kaze’s strength. He did not want Kaze to die a miserable death. After all, as he said earlier, it was nothing personal. “Leron, you really think you’ve won?” Kaze smiled. He
Leron thought he had guessed the truth, but it was understandable since it was the most reasonable explanation for the situation. Hannah teamed up with Collier to control Golden Scale Corporation and fought Jude for the branch chief position. Casius wanted Jude for the position, so he naturally stood against Hannah and Collier. If Hannah was helping Kaze from the dark to oppose the Gwake family and Casius, then it would all make sense. Leron scoffed, “Hannah Delmore, I have to give it to you. You are a good one at scheming. You possess all the necessary criteria to make it big. “But you should know that tactics aren’t useful against brute force. No schemes and plans will work against absolute power as they would be crushed. “If you think using Kaze Lee alone can get you Casius and Jude Gwake, then you are too naive. You coming out of the shadow today might be the worst choice you’ve made. You won’t be able to save Kaze Lee and you will get yourself killed.” Hannah had a g
Modern days required modern weapons. In this case, guns. Whenever a fight was evenly matched, the side with the gun would always seize the advantage. Hannah realized it as well, so she did her very best to shorten the power gap. When she deflected the bullets, she did not stop moving, she continued rushing forward for more follow-up attacks. However, Leron was also an experienced fighter and he would not give her the chance. As he collected the shrapnels of his bullets, he moved backward swiftly, successfully drawing distance from Hannah. Although it was just a mere seven to eight meters, the distance became an absolute advantage to Leron since he was the one with the gun. “Hannah Delmore, if this is the best you can do, you are dead meat today!” Leron scoffed. At the same time, he pointed his gun forward and pulled the trigger repeatedly, firing a barrage of bullets at her. Bang! Bang! Bang! Consecutive shots were fired, bullets flew across the air and as he deli
“Damn it!” Hannah’s expression turned grim. The chafe would not disable her but it would decrease her speed. She knew perfectly well that when fighting a foe of Leron’s level, speed was crucial and any slower would cost her her life. On top of that, Leron was a pirate for a long time and he was no stranger to fighting with his life. His background granted him more battle experience than her. Additionally, he was unscathed and if the battle continued, she would either be killed when Leron seized her by her weak spot or she would die of exhaustion as she dragged it out. “Woman, you are going to die here today!” Leron did not follow up with another shot. He stood still and proud, gazing upon Hannah like she was the prey and he was the hunter. As a matter of fact, it was time for him to reload his gun, which forced him to pause the pursuit. However, Hannah could not do anything to stop him. She felt helpless and aggrieved. She hoped to show off in front of Kaze but to
Just as the thought flashed in Leron’s mind, he surprisingly found out that the bullet that he fired flew past Kaze by millimeters. He was millimeters away from hitting his target but at such a high-level fight as this, the slightest mistake would cause a dire result. His shot missed! He failed at the brink of success! He was furious! He adjusted his aim again, but before he could lock onto his target, Kaze appeared before him like a ghost. “Leron, you are considered one of the best out there since you can fire two shots while facing me, but do you think I will let you fire a third shot?” Before his voice even subsided, Kaze dished out a powerful kick. Bang! Leron was still shocked by Kaze’s ghastly speed and could not react in time. The kick landed directly on his stomach. His face twisted in pain, his body crooked by the kick, and he was sent flying with blood gushing from his mouth. He crashed on the floor, causing a slight tremble upon impact. Kaze stood still a
Slap! A powerful slap suddenly landed on Leron’s face, shoving the words back into his throat. He was sent hurtling toward the wall, crashing and embedding himself into it, leaving a massive crater in the process. “That’s it for today. He’s a guy with a gun, not someone who trained physically. If I continue the demonstration, he’ll be slapped to death. “Besides, I promised to spare his life since he gave me face,” Kaze said with a sigh and slight regret. Hannah was a talented person and he wanted to raise her properly. After all, he also had a heart for sharing and teaching, and if he could raise a powerful disciple, he would feel accomplished too. However, it felt more like an insult to Leron. Kaze spared him because Kaze did not want to slap him to death? Splat! Leron spat a mouthful of blood and then struggled to push himself out of the massive hole. He clenched his bloody teeth and bellowed, “Kaze Lee, do you think I’ll thank you because you let me live? You can
Leron yelled through gritted teeth, “Kill me if you have the balls. You can forget extracting any information from me, Lee!” “Crack!” Kaze stomped on Leron’s left hand. Despite breaking out in a cold sweat, Leron would not relent. With both arms broken, Leron was incapacitated, so Kaze waved at Hannah. “Get him transported to the hospital. Treat his hands. “Incapacitate these people on the floor and deliver them to Casius. Tell him that you admire Leron, so here he is. “But he better take good care of Leron’s family. “If anything happens to Leron’s family, Casius will be the one to pay.” Lying on the floor, Leron paused and shouted angrily, “You’re vile, Lee! How dare you drive a wedge between me and Casius!” “Call me vile.” Kaze smiled offhandedly. “Your friendship should be a two-way street. “Aren’t you loyal and devoted to Casius?“Why don’t you take this chance to see if Casius is worth your commitment? “Don’t worry about your family. I’ll make sure Hannah h
Dwight gave some suggestions. “But I’m worried about being a nuisance to your family.” Kaze remained hesitant, torn between decisions. “No, you won’t. I usually live alone. They stay somewhere else. They barely visit. I’ll just let them know not to visit for now,” Dwight replied. Dwight figured out what was in it for him. He could not let Kaze leave. “I don’t want to put your family in an awkward position.”Kaze was still considering the matter. “Relax. They don’t live with me anyway. The room I have for you is tidy. No one has stayed there before.“I’ll hire some help to freshen up the place. I can guarantee you an experience no less than at the hotel.” Dwight spoke with great confidence. “We should finish our food and doggie-bag the rest. I’ll take you to my place.” Dwight was ready to get things going. Kaze took the offer and nodded. “I’ll be in your care then.” Kaze was glad that his plan went through. Dwight had no idea that he got played. Nevertheless,
“I’m new to the place, so I don’t know much. Can you show me around when you’re available?” “No problem, but I usually have some stuff to take care of. I can’t be there 24/7. “Why don’t you propose to the branch that you want me to be your guide and attendant?” Dwight suggested. There was no telling whether Kaze would accept his proposal, but it was an opportunity to prove himself. He was never involved in the core operation. Often enough, he was the branch members’ punching bag. Though Dwight was aware that he was not good enough for the big stuff, he still wanted to succeed. Kaze was the trusted aide of the Butterworth Branch chief. He was in Westeros for a reason. By joining Kaze, Dwight would come across the major players. Kaze saw through Dwight’s plans. “Sure. I’ll do that.” Kaze did not mind the request. “Great. I’ll let them know on your behalf. I’ll be responsible for your needs while in the city.” Dwight was overjoyed at the opportunity. “So you live
“You must be rich. I often see rich people picking tabs for everybody. Talk about extravagance.” The tension in the air was lifted when Kaze offered to pay for everything. “I’m not. Consider it an apology,” Kaze explained, not wanting to cause unnecessary misunderstandings. He did not see the point of continuing the conversation. Dwight’s angry screams came from outside. “What the hell is this? I only ordered a bunch of stuff. Why am I being charged an exorbitant amount?“What do you mean my friend is paying for everybody? That’s throwing money away,” Dwight said while storming his way over. “I know you have money, but you shouldn’t do this, Mr. Lee.” Dwight did not approve of this type of generosity. “You rubbed them the wrong way. It was only right to apologize. Besides, it’s not a lot of money.” Kaze looked at the bill and handed a bank card to Dwight. “It’s my treat.” The consumption was barely a dent in Kaze’s savings. The meal did not cost more than his us
Kaze observed as the jeep took off further off course, past the towering buildings to a run-down neighborhood. “This is where I usually reside. My home is not too far away, but I think you might have trouble adapting to this place.” Dwight did not forget to book Kaze a hotel. Kaze could not possibly stay with him. The hotel was around the area anyway. “Didn’t you say that you haven’t tried the local cuisine? I’ll take you out for a bite. “The barbecue ribs here are to die for. We’ve got the dry-rubbed and saucy kind.” Dwight parked the car and hopped out right away. Opposite the parking lot was not the cleanest food joint. Looking in from the outside, Kaze realized that the place was packed. Kaze understood that the restaurant must be known for some kind of dish. The customers were from all walks of life, so the food must be great. “There’s not much to see here, but the food is tasty. If you don’t mind, we can order something inside.” Kaze was not particularly con
Dwight was surprised and curious as to who Kaze really was. From what he gathered, Kaze was a confidante of the Butterworth Branch chief. The purpose of Kaze’s visit was to learn and share. Dwight worked on the fringes, so his access to information was limited. Nevertheless, he got the feeling that Kaze was just an ordinary guy just like him. The only difference was that Kaze was lucky to rub shoulders with important people. Dwight did not get chances like that. “Who are the most influential people in the Viper’s Den Westeros Branch?” Kaze asked in the car. Dwight was taken aback by the question. Still, he had an answer to that. “So you don’t know much about the situation?” Dwight suddenly felt important. “Well, I’m new to the city. I will be running into them soon, so I need to make sure I get my facts right,” Kaze said humbly. This was Dwight’s shot, and he needed to present his best. “Relax, Kaze. I’ll tell you everything I know.” Dwight would reveal some info
Kaze glanced at the flowers. There was a card for well-wishes too.Curious, Kaze reached out to read the card. It was written, “To my eternal lover and sweetheart.” Dwight grabbed Kaze’s bag. Since the sign in his hand was getting in the way, Dwight tossed the placard in the trash can. As Dwight turned his head back, he saw Kaze reading the card that came with the flowers. He tried to stop Kaze, but it was too late. Dwight had not attended to a guest of high importance before. The task was assigned to him at the last minute. In the past, Dwight was usually on the sidelines, never getting close to major matters. He would always get the small, insignificant jobs. Dwight often bought drinks for his superiors to build connections. However, he had always been kept out of the loop. Now that an opportunity had fallen onto his lap, Dwight was not about to let it slip. He wanted to show what he could do. When Dwight arrived at the airport for the pick-up, most people car
The incident did not sit well with Kaze, so he left them out to dry. After much searching, Kaze came across a café. Kaze bought a cup of coffee. Cupping the drink between his hands, Kaze sipped slowly. Many passengers swarmed the arrival hall in the airport, dragging along their luggage or pulling out their phones to get a pick-up. They all had a destination, a place they had to be in a rush. Intrigued, Kaze followed the crowd out. Kaze turned on his phone, and a text message from his airport pick-up came in. He glanced at the message, curious about who the person was. Nevertheless, Kaze trusted that the Westeros Branch members would not set him up out in the open. At most, they would pull little stunts to mess with him. Kaze was not the type to sweat the small stuff. However, he would not tolerate any extreme behavior. He had been keeping a low profile back in Butterworth, keeping the limelight off him. The purpose was to handle Jet without unnecessary complicati
“Alright. I will work hard to be the manager of the Northborn Group. You need to show me the ropes and teach me about management.” Leah looked at Katie with a smile. She believed Katie had not lost her mind. Katie simply had her memory mixed up. “You need to keep your people in line and reward those who deserve it. It all boils down to profits. “You need to work toward managing your people and working with rivals. You’ve got to keep the balance, and nobody loses out. “You need to build your own system when it comes to working together. Don’t be led around by the nose.” Hearing that Leah would start work soon, Katie imparted her knowledge. “Don’t worry too much about things. Joey is nice. You can go to her for help,” Katie said earnestly. Katie seemed to be herself at the moment. Leah wondered if Katie faked her insanity to escape the punishment. “What have become of you? Did they do something to you? “Did you really betray Kaze?” Leah whispered while leaning close
Leah kept working on her knowledge until late into the night. Just as she was about to hit the sack, she got a message from Snow. Learning was a hard enough process. The text message came out of the blue. Leah did not expect Snow to contact her at night. The message was strange as well. Leah could not understand why Snow would give her the address of a nursing home. Leah was determined to turn things around. She strived to become stronger instead of being a burden. She was grateful for Kaze’s help. At least, she had a job now. However, her gratitude was not extended to Snow. She believed Snow had gone too far. Snow left her feeling powerless. Leah did not think much about the message. She assumed that the text was not meant for her. Since Leah did not respond to the text, Snow put the matter aside and went to bed. Leah called Snow the next day. “Why did you send me an address?” Leah went straight to the question. She had been equipping herself with knowledge before