Every time Snow saw her mother getting better, a surge of happiness and gratitude toward Kaze filled her heart. “I thought you said you were going to help Mr. Lee? Go on, don’t waste any more time!” May was happy to see her daughter. She, too, was grateful for the young man who saved her. “Chairman Lee said I am not needed there, so I am staying here to spend time with you.” Snow did not have the heart to leave her mother. May’s body might be recovering but she still had difficulties walking alone. The poison must have damaged her body terribly. “What? This is our family matter, we can’t always trouble him,” May said, expressing her concerns. “Chairman Lee made it clear. I’ll just listen to what he says. He’s a straightforward person and he won’t keep anything from me.” Snow trusted Kaze unconditionally and was exceptionally grateful for his help. “He’s a good man. You have to repay him next time.” May was not clear about her daughter and Kaze’s relationship, so she
“I have to get going now. If there are any updates, I'll let you know.”Arthur glanced at his watch and realized he had taken a long enough break; he didn’t want to waste any more time. “Be careful.” Kaze always treated his men with kindness. As long as they performed their duties and maintained their roles, he did not care about their private lives. Arthur felt comfortable being around Kaze. He nodded and then left the room. When he stepped outside, he noticed the bar was quite empty, with only a few tables of customers drinking. As Arthur was in a hurry, he quickly strode to the entrance and did not pay any attention to the customers. Had he paid a little more attention, he would have seen Leah in the corner, but it would not matter as well. Leah had a few drinks and started to feel tipsy, a newfound feeling that she enjoyed. As time went by, more and more customers entered the bar. Leah took an entire seat for herself, which started to raise concerns among the c
With the intention of making a friend, Sadeeq went over with a glass of drink. “Hi. You’re alone?” he asked passionately. “Leave me alone,” Leah said with an obvious sense of rejection. “Come on. I just want to make some friends. I’m not from around here. I see you are alone as well, why don’t we have a chat?” Sadeeq was not deterred because of a single rejection. “I am not here to make friends. I just want to be alone.” Leah made it clear that she wanted to be alone. Any other gentleman would know that it was a clear sign for them to step away. Only a few would continue to be persistent. Sadeeq, however, was no gentleman, and he did not care about manners. “Don’t be so cold. You are here because you are alone and seeking a companion, am I right? Look at them, they are all couples; we are both single. Why don’t we have some fun together?” His choice of words revealed that he was not highly educated. Leah frowned and was displeased by his rudeness. “I don’t know wh
“Hey! You are the one embarrassing yourself, and it’s because of your fashion sense! It’s not because of me! And I told you I wanted to be alone and you should be on your way already!” Leah had never encountered such an ungentlemanly person before. She was always surrounded by cultured men, who sometimes needed only a gesture or a mere glance to understand and leave without causing any trouble. Her limited social circle consisted of elites and gentlemen, people with status and reputation, so rarely anyone had ever done something that would tarnish their own image. Sadeeq, however, was a deviant. She had hinted at him so many times and even made it clear, yet he did not get it. “You want to be alone? But other than this place, I can’t find anywhere else to sit. I can sit here and have my drink, can’t I?” He did not care what the girl said. He was accustomed to resolving matters by any means necessary. As long as he ultimately won or made a fortune, people would continue to
“I know what I am doing but buying you a drink is not considered something rash, is it? It’s not even against the law.” “But I don’t want it.” Leah refused to compromise. “Come on. Let’s just talk. I just want to know what your name is,” Sadeeq asked, his tone curious and his gaze perverted. He scrutinized every inch of the woman before his eyes, her alluring features captivated his attention and her scent could shake his soul. He had quite a number of girlfriends in the past and got his fair share with other women as well, but he had never encountered such a pure and innocent girl. Her eyes had an indescribable resistance and stubbornness but her movements were gentle and polite. She was a unique girl who could leave a strong impression on any man. “My name has nothing to do with you. Stop it or I will call for help!” Leah’s panic slowly grew into embarrassment. She had never encountered a situation like this before. The moment she found herself in trouble, a stron
The intense pain made Sadeeq forget to speak and he instinctively curled up. “She said she doesn’t want to sit with you, so why be a prick?” Kaze asked in his chilling and firm voice as he stared at Sadeeq coldly. “What does this have to do with you?” he said as he stared at Kaze. He did not expect someone to intervene in the matter. “She is my friend. You are disturbing her, and it has become my business,” Kaze said as he tightened his grip. “Ouch! S-Stop it! I’m sorry! I’ll leave! Come on!” Sadeeq was a coward. He lacked the strength to fight back and decided to concede. He looked at Kaze in fear as if he was looking at a monster. Kaze’s cold gaze sent chills down his spine, causing him to shudder. “A piece of advice—don’t do this anymore. Stay away from my friend or I will break your leg,” Kaze said. He did not want to cause a scene either. Since Sadeeq had not actually done anything, Kaze warned him verbally and let him go. From the moment Kaze appeared, Leah’
“I know you left because you didn’t want to put me in a difficult spot—that’s why I felt bad. I wasn’t able to say anything to defend you and my mother insulted you.” Leah felt bad by just mentioning it. “It’s over now. I am not that close with you either. It’s normal that your mother misunderstood.” Kaze was never really bothered about it but it was a surprise to meet the girl in the bar. Leah had told him that she had a big fight with her mother and had run away from home, currently staying at the hotel. Kaze felt that the girl was being rebellious. “You don’t mind but I do. If not because of me, you won’t be in a mess.” Leah felt bad but was unable to do anything. Her mother had always been the ruler of her life and if she were found out to be talking to Kaze here, she would get him in trouble again. “It’s over now. Don’t sweat it. Let’s grab lunch another day,” Kaze said casually. He was not affected by the confrontation and it was his nonchalance that made the gi
“There’s a banquet that I need you to attend. Get dressed. If you can’t do it alone, find a place to get yourself a good dress and makeup.” Katie did not mind her daughter’s frosty tone and did not bother to sugarcoat her words when talking. She simply told the girl what she needed of her. “Why must I listen to you?” Leah was unhappy that her mother was ordering her around, trying to use her like an object. “You should know that the card you are using belongs to me. It’s just a sub-card. If you don’t listen to me, I’ll cut it off. You will have to come back to me eventually.” Katie initially felt bad about slapping her daughter and intended to hold back, but she was forced to be harsh. If Leah refused to listen to her and could not be controlled, then it would challenge her position as the CEO of the company as well. Leah thought her mother called to talk peace, to console her, but it was just to give her an order. “Why are you doing this to me? You slapped me and you did
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