Miya’s expression shifted at Kent’s words. She thought by mentioning the shareholders of St. Mary Hospital, it would deter and intimidate Kent but it was wishful thinking. Kent stood by Kaze’s side firmly and resolved to stand against the powerful forces behind the hospital. Clap! Clap! Clap! Suddenly, Genesis clapped her hands. “I have to say, Mr. Mayor, you are really a mayor who loves your citizens.” A fake smile appeared on her face as she continued, “But no matter what you say, you won’t stop me from arresting Kaze Lee. “So what if he’s the special consultant of the city council? Tiger’s Cave now suspects that he is closely related to the explosion that happened yesterday. He might even be the one who caused it! “I’d like to see who else is going to stop me from taking him away.” She unlocked the safety on the gun. All her agents did the same. Genesis was also determined to bring Kaze in and unlocking the safety on her gun was a sign of her resolve. Kent wa
Both Bengla and Caspian glared at Kaze, their teeth gritted, but unable to do anything. Knowing what happened to Stripes and Bali, they knew that the moment they were caught, there was no escape. Therefore, they might as well achieve something great before their death. Killing a dozen men of Casius in an explosion was a great achievement. They could brag about it even in the afterlife. With that in mind, Bengla looked up with a vicious grin and said, “Yeah, I did it. Any problem? “Casius Weather is a pussy. I thought he would show up and I could blow him to pieces but his little cowardly ass got lucky.” Caspian laughed hysterically. Kaze raised his brows. He was surprised that Bengla actually got his plan right. The explosion was actually set for Casius and if he really showed up, he would be blown to pieces. “So, Director Weather, are you still going to arrest Kaze?” Kent asked. Genesis’ expression darkened. She tried to arrest Kaze under the pretense that he was t
Ryken saluted Kaze before turning to Genesis. He said with a stoic face, “You must be the director of the Tiger’s Cave. You have not answered my question. You said that no one could stop you from making an arrest. “Here’s my question to you. What if you have to go through me?” Miya and Genesis were in shock. Ryken showed no preference toward Kent, but he saluted Kaze. Surely, Kaze had to be a somebody to deserve such royalty from the chief commander of the Flying Dragons. As Genesis kept to herself, Ryken came down harder on her. “I’m determined to help Mr. Lee today. Do you have a problem with that, Ms. Weather?” Ryken’s statement made Genesis’ heart sink. By retaliating against Kent and capturing Kaze, Genesis could hold her head high before Hunter. Plus, she would get her first win for the Tiger’s Cave in Riverbank. With the Tiger’s Cave gaining a foothold in Riverbank, Genesis would have passed her initial assessment as the newly appointed head. Her future prospects
“Ms. Weather!” Miya went to help Genesis up. “How dare you hit Ms. Weather! “The military has no say in how we do things at the Tiger’s Cave.” Horrified and furious, some of Genesis’ subordinates raised their weapons at Ryken. “Are you pointing that at me?” With a smirk, Ryken flipped his wrist and pulled out a tiny gun. “Bang! Bang! Bang!” The Tiger’s Cave members with weapons aimed at Ryken collapsed to the ground with painful screams. They held their wrists and dropped their guns. Before they could see what was going on, they were shot in the wrists. Terror washed over the Tiger’s Cave members as Ryken opened fire without batting an eyelash. By firing the first shot, Ryken could have triggered a deadly shootout between both parties. Ryken’s cold-bloodedness paralyzed the Tiger’s Cave members with fear. The other members cowered before Ryken, unable to raise their weapons at him. As Ryken strode ahead, the Tiger’s Cave members backed away. They lost the wi
Bearing the searing pain on her cheeks, Genesis squeezed a smile for Ryken. “Chief Commander Santigo, your goal is to help Kaze. “In that case, can we just forget about the whole thing?” Genesis wanted to end things and leave the place quickly. She got nothing done today, and to top it off, she got embarrassed. She just wanted to get out of there.“Forget about the whole thing?” Ryken said curtly, “You won’t forget the whole thing if I’m not here today. “Didn’t you set Mr. Lee up as the primary suspect for the explosion? What if you go after him once I’m out of the room?” Genesis grimaced. The thought had crossed her mind. Once Ryken was gone, she could kill Kaze under the charge of resisting arrest. Ryken might make a big fuss about it, but what was done would be done. Kaze would be dead, and there was no way around it. “You got the wrong idea about me, Chief Commander Santigo. I’m not that type of person.” Genesis said with an apologetic smile, “I have always
“Do you think an apology will cut it?” Ryken asked with a blank face. Miya gritted her teeth and moved her knees to face Kaze. She said, “You have my word that St. Mary’s will be yours. I won’t go back on my word again. “Please ask Chief Commander Santigo to let me and my family off the hook. Please!” Kaze said callously, “Anyone can talk a big game. I’ll believe you when you sign the equity transfer contract.” “Fine. I’ll put my name on the document now.” Grasping on the lifeline, Miya told her sidekick to prepare the document. Kaze’s gaze fell on Genesis. “What about you? How do you plan on making things right for me?” With Ryken narrowing his eyes at her, Genesis gritted her teeth and replied, “The case of the dust explosion is officially closed.” “Case closed? That’s just empty talk.” Kaze smiled offhandedly. Gnashing her teeth, Genesis raised her firearm at Bengla. Since Kaze did not stop her, she pulled the trigger without hesitation. “Bang!” The bullet h
Not taking Kaze’s demand lying down, Genesis said with a smirk, “Come on. Show me how you’re going to do it.”“I gave you a chance. You didn’t want it, so don’t blame me for what’s to come.” Kaze shook his head. Without another word, he approached Genesis. Genesis did not expect Kaze to follow through. With a grimace, she raised her gun. “Try me, Kaze. Are you faster than my gun?” “Crack!” Immediately, Kaze reached out to grab Genesis’ arm.Before Genesis could pull the trigger, Kaze gave a squeeze and snapped her arm in half. “Crack!”A sickening fracture echoed as Genesis cried out in agony. Kaze swiftly snatched the gun from her grasp and slapped her hard in the face. “Thud!” Knocked off her feet, Genesis slammed into a wall and crashed to the ground in anguish. “Lee…” It took a struggle for Genesis to lift her discolored face. She widened her bloodshot eyes and looked at Kaze in terror. She was surprised by Kaze’s strength. Genesis had undergone the Tiger’s
With Genesis’ brutal ending fresh in her mind, Miya was terrified of Kaze. Revenge was the last thing on her mind right now. Kaze glanced at the contract before dumping it on the side. He said indifferently, “Go back and tell that guy that I have never done anything to him, so he better stay away from me. “Otherwise, I don’t mind reducing the number of the so-called Riverbank Seven.” Dread washed over Miya. Still, she nodded subserviently without another word. She could not commit to either side, so she said nothing. “Get lost.” Kaze waved his arm, driving Miya and her crew away. “Let’s go.” Ryken nodded at Kaze before leaving with two members of the Flying Dragons. Kaze, Kent, and Welson found themselves in the trashed office. Since someone else would take care of the cleanup, Kaze and Kent went outside. Kaze said with a smile, “Thank you for your help, Mayor Synder. You came all the way to lend a hand.”“Don’t be a stranger to me, Kaze. I didn’t do much. Chief
“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
Morris suggested entertaining Kaze well. Things would not be good for the branch if Kaze got dirt on them. That was where Edmund disagreed with Morris. His idea was to send someone to sound Kaze out. Edmund was smug because Morris’ decision was wrong. “You shouldn’t do that. Kaze is here on behalf of the Butterworth branch. You don’t want tension between both branches.” Morris looked at things from a wider perspective. Edmund believed Kaze was just a doormat of little importance. “You just overthink things, and it’s not good for your age. You’re getting senile.” Edmund did not take Morris’ advice seriously. He believed he was right. “You’re not getting it. Kaze is from Butterworth. Even if he doesn’t hold a high position there, we were in the wrong. We did not keep our tracks clean either. “Now that he’s back, I’m worried that he’ll cause us harm.” Morris was only giving a heads-up because the whole branch was at stake. Edmund was young. Due to his lack of judgmen
“We should be generous to our guest from Butterworth. You can arrange as you see fit. Please don’t house him in a messy home. Hire cleaners to tidy up the place. “You can report back to me if you need more money, but it’s not a reason for you to misuse the funds.” Herman wanted to hang up. The money was now in Dwight’s bank account, so he was washing his hands off the matter. The plan was to keep Kaze happy. He was just an insignificant member of the Butterworth branch anyway. The whole thing would blow over soon enough, so long as Kaze kept to himself without taking things too far. Herman would figure out a way to get him out quickly anyway. Maybe Herman and his friends did not have to do anything to get rid of Kaze. “Got it. I’ll be a good host, Herman. I won’t let you down. I’ll keep you in the loop.” Dwight was over the moon to get the notification about the money transfer. “Just play by ear and arrange what you see best.” Herman hung up and continued playing pok
“It’s becoming a hassle now. Are you going to inform the Viper’s Den about the change of accommodation?” After much hesitation, Kaze nodded to take up the offer. Dwight was thrilled. It only hit Dwight that he had to communicate with the Viper’s Den. Kaze was booked for a hotel stay, and Dwight’s job was to take him to the destination. Yet now, Dwight took him to his home. “I’ll tell my superior and see what he has to say.” Dwight was not sure whether the change was appropriate. Nevertheless, he did not want to pass up on a great opportunity. He simply grabbed the bull by the horn. If Kaze stayed at his place, the Viper’s Den members had to respect Kaze’s request even if they had a problem with it. “But when they ask, you can say that you’re getting along well with me. Living together just makes work more convenient.” Feeling unsettled, Dwight tried to get their stories straight with Kaze. Hopefully, the Viper’s Den would not come after them. “Aren’t we friends? I k
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