Thump! Keiko knelt on the floor immediately. “I am sorry, Mrs. Heartano! I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused, I didn’t mean to make a scene.” She kowtowed repeatedly at Miya. She was from Geranium City and she knew first-hand how terrifying the Heartanos were. She was arrogant in front of others but not in front of Miya. “Lift up your head,” Miya said coldly and expressionlessly. Keiko lifted her head, her eyes overflowing with fear. The man behind Miya stepped up and handed Keiko a beautiful handkerchief. Keiko was slightly taken aback before she realized what the handkerchief was for. She took it, wiped her face clean, and then moved closer. Slap! Slap! Slap! Without holding back, Miya slapped Keiko ceaselessly in the face, causing the hospital director to groan in pain. After more than ten slaps, her face had gotten numb and swollen. Then, Miya got another handkerchief from her men and wiped her hands elegantly. “Causing trouble isn’t the probl
After learning what happened, Miya went up to Kaze and peered down at him. “Young Man, you come to St. Mary’s causing a scene and you don’t even falter when you see me. It’s obvious that you have a powerful support. “May I know who? Or are there any adults in your family? Maybe we know each other.” Miya asserted her status and position as a senior, aiming to intimidate and pressure Kaze, while also probing to uncover more about his background. However, Kaze was not intimidated. He said, “Mrs. Heartano, let’s just skip the nonsense. No matter what my background is, I’ve caused a scene here. “You have two options; crush me and maintain order in St. Mary’s or give me the hospital, and your order and rules will no longer exist.” Miya’s pursed lips twitched slightly. She had not anticipated such a stern reply from Kaze. Moreover, Kaze made an audacious demand right from the start, asking for the hospital as if he had no fear of biting off more than he could handle. Kaze added,
“Besides, you retaliated right? Nadia, Mr. Lobe, and Director Biyanus, you’ve slapped them all. “Now you want them to kneel and apologize to that girl? Isn’t it too much? I think this is just a trivial matter, yet you want to make a big deal out of it. It’s inappropriate of you. “Young Man, my son is almost your age, so take a piece of advice from a senior: know when to stop, especially when you've got what you wanted. “It’s better for you to leave some leeway for others. If you force them to the corner, don’t be surprised that they will bite you back. Understand?” Miya stared down at Kaze, giving him a load of advice. People like her usually would not waste their time with a stranger, but Kaze displayed power that caught her attention. Since she was unclear about Kaze’s background at the moment, it would be wiser to be polite rather than attempt intimidation. Of course, if Kaze could weigh out the consequences and know when to stop, she did not mind letting him go either
Kaze was unaware that Miya's offer to introduce Sasha into the entertainment industry was driven by malicious intent. The entertainment industry was a rabbit hole with endless temptation, especially for a girl like Sasha. The temptation that she might face in the industry could be lethal because it was almost every girl’s dream to live under the spotlight and be adored by many. If Sasha entered the entertainment industry, it might be difficult for her to escape. Given the Heartanos’ influence in the industry, they could easily control her. Until then, Miya would have direct access to Kaze’s weak spot. After the scene that Kaze caused at St. Mary’s, there was no way Miya would simply let him off the hook. The reason why Miya decided to take a softer approach to deal with the matter was because she had not figured out Kaze’s background. If she found out Kaze had no background whatsoever, she would retaliate fiercely. Kaze was unaware of the evil thoughts in her mind but
Miya’s tone screamed of disdain and contempt. To her, Kaze might be competent to destroy Leron and crush Cole, but it was not enough to make her bow before him. He would be too naïve to believe that. “Fine. You want me to show off what I can do? I hope you won’t regret it.” Under Miya’s scornful look, Kaze pulled his phone out and dialed a number. “M-Mr. Lee?!” The call took a while to connect, but when it did, the voice on the other end belonged to Samson Hobbs, someone Kaze had not been in touch with for some time. Ever since Samson got back the five percent shares of Lee Investment from Kaze, he went back to Sunrise City and managed to satisfy the Lees. Riverbank, also known as Sunrise City, was the first city in the country to greet the dawn. Therefore, while Riverbank was its official name, many refer to it as the city where the sun first rose, or simply Sunrise City. However, after that, Kaze never got the time, or the initiative, to contact Samson, the sleepe
Kaze said, “It’s okay if you don’t believe me, but I hope you still can laugh tomorrow.” “Hmph!” Miya grunted coldly and then got up on her feet. “Then we’ll see what happens tomorrow. “And I’m telling you, just so I can see you eat your words tomorrow, I’ll tolerate you until then. I won’t do anything to you or discharge your sister, I will make sure she gets the treatment she deserves. “But, at the same time tomorrow, I hope to see you kneel in front of the hospital for what you have done today. “Or else, not only you, even your little sister, and your family will pay a dear price for offending me today!” Kaze said, “Then let me tell you that tomorrow, at this time, you better get down on your knees until I’m satisfied, or else the share price of your companies will keep dropping.” Then, he turned around and went back to Sasha’s ward. Miya’s expression darkened, and her eyes overflowed with murderous intent as she stared at Kaze’s figure walking away. It had been ye
Having said his piece, Cole’s knees had recovered and he quickly ran toward Sasha’s ward to catch up to Kaze. Miya was left behind with a frosty expression. After a brief pause, she cackled and said, “A nameless bastard! What can a nameless bastard do?!” She grunted scornfully. She was not afraid of Cole’s threats. Aside from being Kent’s nephew, Cole was simply a useless trust fund baby, a coward. Cole might be scared of Kaze but not Miya. Miya was a part of the Heartanos and together with the top four families in Geranium, they were a force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, when Kaze returned to Sasha’s ward, he realized the girl had packed her stuff. “Kaze, why don’t we just leave? I can discharge right away. Don’t worry, the medical fee that you paid for me, I’ll do my best to return it. I just need some time…” Sasha’s eyes turned red. She blamed herself for what happened and caused so much trouble for Kaze right after she was admitted to the hospital. “
Agnes sat on the couch with her legs crossed on the tea table. She shouted in the direction of the kitchen, “My family’s money is my family’s money, it has nothing to do with you! Don’t try to scam me with that!” Emiko dared not argue or make a noise. She was busy cooking and did not have time to even feel anything. “Mom, what are you doing?!” Darcy frowned. “Emiko said she wants to thank Kaze for helping her niece and getting her into a hospital, that’s why she’s spending her own money to make a feast for us. She’s not using your money! “Before you speak, can you find out about the truth first?” Agnes instantly looked awkward and embarrassed, but she quickly looked at Kaze cautiously. “You helped Emiko’s niece find a hospital? How much did you spend? Did you use our money?” “You don’t have to worry about that,” Kaze answered indifferently. “What’s with your attitude?!” Agnes raised her brows in anger. “I haven’t even held you accountable for stealing our money to b
“Do ask around,” Kaze said without being overly concerned. Since he was with Dwight, if they got any news, it would attract even more attention. However, if they did not ask around for more after causing a scene, it would also be strange. Therefore, Dwight’s little investigation was a great cover. “I have to use the toilet. Wait for me here,” Kaze said as he got up. Dwight nodded at Kaze as he was going to make a call. “Sure. If you want to leave, just give me a heads up.” He then sat down on the couch, took a sip of beer, and leisurely watched girls dancing on the dance floor. After seeing Dwight’s casual reaction, Kaze lowered his guard against him. He had been observing Dwight since the start and now he finally knew the man well enough. Dwight never saw Kaze as an outsider or some VIP guest. He was thoughtful and kind and never harbored any ill intentions. “He’s really a simple guy.” Kaze headed to the toilet as he muttered to himself. On the way there, he sa
“She’s quite capable but this will cost her.” Kaze thought Rosie was not being rational enough. If a customer crossed the line, she would have every reason to throw him out. There was no need to endure him or suck up for the sake of a little business. Rosie might seem to be the boss of the club but she often had to endure ridiculous requests for the sake of the well-being of the establishment. Dominic’s words made many uncomfortable, especially the waiter and the security guards. They were ready to throw him out. If he continued to be rude, they would not mind being physical with him. When Dominic calmed down, he would realize what he had done. After all, when one was drunk, one would not have total control over his or her actions, which would lead to making mistakes. Such mistakes would easily slip due to the person being drunk but it only worked when the person could not remember or was not conscious at all. If a person remained sane and could act logically, then be
“I’ll let this slip but you guys can’t always ruin my fun,” Dominic said with a frown. His plan of having fun was foiled before anything could happen. Rosie’s expression turned bitter. “That girl is just an innocent lady, our customer. You can’t just force yourself on her.” Dominic was not deterred. He believed that with his status and how much he had spent at the club, he could do anything he wanted. Yet the boss interrupted his plan and even let the girl go. It fueled his resentment. “Since when is Absolute Zero scared of anything? That girl is just some random girl, and even if I drag her to my bed, nothing bad will happen,” he said confidently. He even moved closer to Rosie, putting his chubby hand around her waist. Dwight was surprised as he had never encountered such a situation before. Dominic acted like he owned the club. He tried to force a girl against her will and now he put his dirty hand on the boss of the club. He was just the boss of a company who
“Stop causing problems!” The security guards gained on Kaze and Dwight, trying to get them out of the club. Dwight was also a hot-tempered person and he could not allow injustice to happen, especially to himself. “It’s that fat prick who started it! Why aren’t you guys throwing him out? The girl has made it clear that they don’t know each other! Why are you two gaining on us?!” He was not weak and could easily take down two security guards, but he remained resentful. They tried to help a girl but the situation turned on them. “You can’t be sure. Maybe the girl is playing hard to get. This is not Mr. Jarbosky’s first time here, and he will never break the rules here,” the security guard said. His words attracted even more attention, but they dared not speak up. Vivi’s face turned pale. She wanted to explain but nothing came out of her mouth. Her explanations seemed weak. Everyone seemed to believe that she seduced Dominic, but she was the victim. “No! It’s not like t
“Kaze, you might not know since you are new here but he’s the boss of Dominion Group, Dominic Jarbosky. We can’t offend him. His company works closely with the Viper’s Den.” Dwight came over and whispered into Kaze’s ears. He just wanted to inform Kaze to rethink his decision. The girl might be in danger but she had it coming. Coming to a club in a skimpy outfit was certainly a bad idea. Since Dominic had his eyes on her, and she did not want his company, then it was up to her to break free. Dwight thought that by explaining Dominic’s status to Kaze, the conflict would be resolved. “I said, it’s time for you to stop,” Kaze said once more, his tone colder than before. Dominic frowned after being interrupted once more. He finally got his eyes on a young girl who looked beautiful and innocent, thinking he could release his sexual desires on her for the entire night, yet someone poked his nose into his business. “What do you have to do with this? Are you into this girl as w
“Seems like there’s nothing to see here.” Kaze was slightly disappointed. He came here just to find out more about the club’s operations and the person running the place. Yet there was nothing he found, or maybe he did not get the right chance. Clubs were loud and messy, fights even broke out occasionally. Men would fight over a woman, and once the fight broke out, the person in charge of the club must step up to resolve the conflict. Kaze just needed to wait patiently for the chance to arrive. With alcohol involved, people tended to be impulsive and physical once the girls rejected them. Dwight continued to test his luck but got turned down every single time. A few minutes later, a void formed around him with no girls wanting to be close to him. He was annoyed. He was tall and handsome, yet no girls wanted to be with him. He saw other men, who were shorter and looked normal, surrounded by girls. The only difference was the watches and branded outfits they wore.
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