“Should I defend you instead?” Buffy pointed at Cyan. “I heard you mocking Kaze. You better watch it. “Otherwise, you can kiss your career online goodbye. I don’t care whether you’re with Golden Scale Corporation.” Cyan turned pale. She would not doubt Buffy’s words. Buffy’s father was the former deputy chief. Jude still held influence within the organization. She had access to wealth and resources through control over Gwake Corporation. It would not take much for Buffy to get Cyan canceled. All Buffy needed to do was bribe her way to the higher management of Golden Scale Corporation.Cyan held her tongue. Unable to stand Buffy’s arrogance, Draig stepped forward in disgruntlement. “You must be Ms. Gwake. Even if Cyan was a little harsh about Kaze, she was only looking out for Kaze. You are taking things far by assaulting Cyan.“Cyan is my friend. Shouldn’t you answer to me? “Oh, I should introduce myself.” Draig looked at Buffy and said indifferently, “I am Draig
“Mr. Tenby, I thought you were speaking out for your friend, but you were just looking for an excuse to ask me out.“Try your luck with another girl. Here is not the place for you to pick up chicks.” The crowd gave Draig strange looks. Draig turned red. He glared at Buffy, tempted to lash out. Fuck. He got played. Buffy hit on him, and he simply responded. She turned things around and made it sound like he was picking her up. Unbothered by Draig’s rage, Buffy smiled charmingly. “Besides, a nice gentleman has invited me for dinner.” The crowd made guesses about who would be having dinner with Buffy. Buffy sauntered toward Kaze and sat next to him. As the crowd watched on in disbelief, Buffy hooked her arm around Kaze’s. Um… It was an eye-bulging moment. Nothing more needed to be said. It was unbelievable. Instead of steering clear, Buffy showed her fondness toward Kaze, a dumped divorcée. Buffy would make herself a laughingstock. Besides, Kaze did no
Snow, dressed in a fairy-white dress, walked in. The breaths of many hitched. Snow was just as beautiful as Buffy. If Buffy was a blazing fire, Snow was a block of ice. Moths were drawn to the flame, but no creatures would approach a block of ice. Snow was unapproachable. However, she made a beeline toward Kaze. Buffy, still clutching Kaze’s arm, glanced at Snow and furrowed her brows while Snow grabbed Kaze’s other arm. “Chairman Lee, why can’t you put on a suit for the celebration today?“Come on. I’ll take you to pick a suit.” Buffy grimaced. She knew what Snow was up to. Snow was trying to show that she was closer to Kaze than Buffy was. Buffy and Snow were able to get along before Kaze got a divorce. They were in the same boat, and misery loved company. However, Kaze was single now. Buffy and Snow realized that they were rivals now. Sparks flew as they exchanged glances. Buffy said with a smile, “Ms. Frost, weren’t you an assistant to Kaze? Your jo
Even when Draig got his ass handed to him multiple times, Draig refused to believe that Kaze was stronger than him. It had become an obsession of his. Once again, Kaze gave him another blow. Kaze was lost for words. Snow usually would not care about his attire. Even if Kaze wore his briefs to work, Snow would know where she stood as an assistant and kept her thoughts to herself. Yet now, she was going at it with Buffy. Caught between two women, Kaze felt the strain. He said helplessly, “That’s enough.” Buffy and Snow exchanged glances without another word. The crowd was filled with emotions. Some of the men were impressed with Kaze. It was not uncommon to spot moochers. However, Kaze was on another level. If these men were not so concerned about their reputations, they would bombard Kaze for tips about living off women. “What’s the point of putting on a show, Kaze?” While the crowd was envious of Kaze, an angry voice belonging to a woman echoed. The cr
Kaze frowned. “We can talk somewhere private.” Usually, Darcy was not the type to have an outburst in public. Darcy was not as composed as she made herself out to be when it came to the divorce. “Why should we talk in private? Can’t you admit to what you’re doing?” Reading Kaze’s intention wrong, Darcy said furiously, “You must have been waiting for this day for so long. Now that we’re divorced, you can screw around with other women without fear of letting me know.” Buffy and Snow grimaced. Sure, they had feelings for Kaze. Unlike Snow, Buffy had only met Darcy a handful of times. Buffy said curtly, “Ms. Quint, don’t push it. “I’ll be honest. I fancy Kaze. I had feelings for him before you were divorced. “I can only dream about marrying a responsible and competent man like him. “But Kaze and I have always hung out as friends before your divorce. We have never crossed any boundaries. “I had my moments of weakness, but even then, I would never stoop to stealing anot
Buffy was surprised that Snow was not backing down either. She had no advantage over this rival. Buffy and Snow stood by Kaze and professed their love openly at the risk of ruining their names. Darcy was overcome with a mix of emotions. She was angry, indignant, and jealous. Kaze was still her ex at the end of the day. These two women were eager to steal Kaze away in less than 24 hours after the divorce. Darcy felt disrespected. “Kaze, you expect me to believe that nothing happened?” Darcy snapped an angry look at Kaze. “If you didn’t do anything, why would they fall for you? Did they fall in love with you out of the blue? “I trusted you. I thought you were a dependable man. I thought you would never betray me.“I guess I was wrong.” Livid, Darcy lashed out. Her emotions got the best of her. The guests widened their eyes, intrigued by the drama. To think Hannah’s celebration would turn into a soap opera. The man standing next to Darcy spoke up, “Don’t be ma
Many had not met Hunter before. Perhaps they only knew him by reputation. However, Casius, Jet, and South were pretty well known among the Riverbank Seven. Their fame extended far beyond Riverbank and the South River State, reaching the neighboring states. Hunter, who commanded the respect of these brilliant young men, was certainly no Average Joe. The guests from out of state stared at Hunter with intrigue. Some even looked cautious. Kaze raised a brow. It explained why Hunter expressed his intention to Darcy so openly. The mysterious one out of the Riverbank Seven had the right stuff. If Kaze remembered correctly, he had crossed paths with the man before. They once had a showdown, just not in person. Kaze came out on top of the fight. Madam Hacks of the Hackses, one of the top four families in Geranium City, sought Hunter’s help to put the squeeze on Kaze. Hunter did not show up. All he did was give Madam Hacks a writing to present to Kaze. The incident was
“You and Darcy were married. Heck, you even took Darcy’s family name. “I learned that no one took much of you when you were in Lilyrose. “Even then, Darcy did not dump you. She stuck by you regardless of what others thought of you. “Despite what was going on, she had her own battles to fight in her career.“She dropped you out of her life because of your cheating. It’s only less than 24 hours, and you’re here riling her up with these other women. “Do you think your behavior is appropriate?” Hunter spoke composedly, but his words packed a punch. He painted Kaze as an ungrateful and petty jerk. Instead of feeling blessed to have Darcy in his life, Kaze wanted to get back at her. This kind of guy got no respect anywhere. Many guests nodded, seeing that Hunter had a point. Kaze seemed badass before. Now, Kaze was the very person everybody wanted to avoid. Hunter, on the other hand, earned considerable approval from the crowd. Not wanting to waste time with Hunter,
“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