Kazeโs attitude ticked Jet off. โTell me who the hell you are. Who are you working for? Why are they doing this to me?โ The whole situation left Jet tethering on edge. With Kaze emerging in the picture, Jet believed he was linked to everything. Yet, Kaze would not talk. He was indifferent, and there was nothing Jet could do about it. โWhy wonโt you say anything? Is it some sort of secret? Or do you have something to hide?โ Jet looked at Kaze with composure, feeling that he was one step away from madness. At this rate, Jet would soon lose his cool. โWhy wonโt you talk?โ Despite all that was said, Kaze remained aloof. He would not answer any questions. All the fighters could see was their employer going manic with no one to turn to. They were eager to fight. However, their primary task was to guard the door and refuse any exit. Hence, they stayed where they were and observed the situation. Sensing the tension, the fighters raised their fists to be ready. Jet
โI guess you want to do this the hard way.โ Jet thought he could intimidate the truth out of Kaze. It never occurred to him that Kaze would hold his ground and keep his composure as if Jet had no way of prying information from him. Jet thought it was absurd. For that reason, his emotions took over, and he swung the bottle of liquor at Kaze.Picking up at the velocity of the bottle, Kaze tilted his head to dodge the attack and snatched the bottle out of Jetโs hands. Without much thought, Kaze smashed the bottle on Jetโs head. The glass bottle broke to pieces, and the scent of hard liquor filled the room. Before Jet knew it, his head was hurting, and he struggled to stay on his feet. Everything felt like a blur. He then collapsed straight onto the couch. Everything happened too quickly, catching everybody off guard. As reality sank in, the fighters realized that their employer was knocked out cold. Though things did not look good for Jet, he was still alive. โYouโv
โWho the hell is he? He must be trained because heโs one hell of a fighter.โ โI think he might be military.โ โWhat do we do now? Do we still fight him?โ The brawlers grew scared. โThings wonโt end well for us if we cross the Frosts. You can hide and choose not to attack him, but youโre doing it at your own risk,โ the head of the fighters uttered.They were not given the option to back down the moment they took the job. โHow do we approach this? This is strange.โ โHeโs aggressive.โ The fighters looked at their injuries. Despite the extent of the damage, they could not walk away from the conflict. โWhat do we do? Are we fighting him?โ Once fear took over, the brawlers lost the will to win. Kaze let out a mocking smile as the fighters turned into cowards. โAre we doing this or what? If youโre not, I can save my energy.โ Kaze sneered at the group, finding them disinteresting. Here he thought he could get a good workout with these guys. Kaze guessed he gave them t
Kaze sat by the table and dumped an unconscious man sprawling across the surface to the ground. He then opened a new bottle of liquor to take big gulps. โSorry weโre late, Mr. Lee.โ Arthur rushed to the scene, only to find such a bloody mess. He felt bad because he and his team were tasked to protect Kaze. Yet, Kaze had to get his hands dirty with these low-life scums. โMr. Lee, why didnโt you wait for us? You didnโt have to do it yourself.โ Arthur and his team came as quickly as they could when they picked up on the commotion, but it was too late. Nothing could stop Kaze when the fight started. He acted swiftly, and help could not come in time. Arthur and his crew felt sorry. The Viperโs Denโs members took in the aftermath and stared at Kaze in reverence. They had no idea that Kaze was amazing. They did not even know who he was. The only thing they were told to do was protect him. It only dawned on them now that Kaze was a terrifying force. โI could use a little
Oblivious to the situation, Aloysius felt a shiver down his spine. It was as if the world had crumbled. โWhat happened? Did we hire protection? How did Mr. Frost get hurt?โ Aloysius heard the commotion, but he did not expect his employer to be the victim. Jet was talking smack at the time, and Aloysius assumed that he had the upper hand. Kaze was on his own. How could he take the win despite being outnumbered? Aloysius was baffled and curious about what had transpired. Nevertheless, now was not the time to ask questions. Aloysius had to get Jet medical treatment for his bleeding wound. Things were the opposite of what was planned. They intended to bribe Kaze into telling the truth. If Kaze refused to cooperate, they would resort to force. The horrible conflict was the last thing Aloysius expected to see. The plan went through, but the roles were reversed. Jet lay on the ground heavily wounded, and the brawlers were down too. Kaze, who was supposed to be rest
After a series of examinations, it was determined that Jet had an open wound on his forehead. Otherwise, he was doing fine health-wise. Jet was unconscious, and it was for the better. At least he would not feel any pain. The chatter outside put Aloysius on edge. Aloysius guessed that Kaze came from power, and Jet had upset him this time. Kazeโs wrath was likely upon them. Aloysius worried about the business. However, he took a glance at his unconscious employer before realizing that Jet should be the one to feel concerned. He called the number of a private hospital, and an ambulance was dispatched right away. With the help of others, Aloysius managed to get Jet on a stretcher. He glanced at the out-cold fighters in disdain. โGet their boss here to take his useless members back. They can take care of their own injuries,โ Aloysius said before promptly leaving. The news about Jetโs injuries was shut down. Kurosawa Clubโs owner was close enough with Jet to know that any
The group shook their heads, not carrying much thought about the incident. However, the dynamics were shifting in Butterworth. Several cars fleeted across the road, not causing much notice. The pedestrians went about their ways. Life was as mundane as it ever was. Yet, behind the scenes, the city underwent a silent upheaval. Jet was a seasoned businessman with experience spanning across numerous industries. His position of power earned him the favor and flattery of many. However, the recent events surrounding the Frosts cautioned many businesspeople and potential business partners against doing business with them. Some businesspeople who had yet to secure a deal with the Frosts were not too eager anymore. They had pursued a collaboration before, but now they would think twice before engaging with the Frosts. Some of Jetโs existing business partners were concerned. Jet came from a prestigious and resourceful family. He had the guts and judgment to procure the most pr
โYou are all a bunch of losers. What happened to those fighters? Didnโt I pay them to do a job?โ Jet believed he had prepared for every eventuality. Yet, Kaze came on strong and fast. Before Jet could get his team to protect him, Kaze pulled the first punch. โWhen I took you to the hospital, these fighters were still lying on the cold, hard floor. They were all down and out.โ Aloysius grimaced, recalling the incident. He was lost for words. The incident was etched in his mind forever. He could never forget the tragic scene. Jet was not too happy with the brawlers, but the news took him by surprise. โKaze came alone. How could he fend off so many?โ Jet was skeptical that Kaze could be so powerful. โI later heard that Kaze had backup. He might have had help.โ Aloysius refused to believe the truth, so he asked around. Another group barged into Kurosawa Club and possibly helped Kaze. There was no way Kaze could finish the fighting crew off all by himself. Jet was re
The incident did not sit well with Kaze, so he left them out to dry. After much searching, Kaze came across a cafรฉ. 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
โAlright. I will work hard to be the manager of the Northborn Group. You need to show me the ropes and teach me about management.โ Leah looked at Katie with a smile. She believed Katie had not lost her mind. Katie simply had her memory mixed up. โYou need to keep your people in line and reward those who deserve it. It all boils down to profits. โYou need to work toward managing your people and working with rivals. Youโve got to keep the balance, and nobody loses out. โYou need to build your own system when it comes to working together. Donโt be led around by the nose.โ Hearing that Leah would start work soon, Katie imparted her knowledge. โDonโt worry too much about things. Joey is nice. You can go to her for help,โ Katie said earnestly. Katie seemed to be herself at the moment. Leah wondered if Katie faked her insanity to escape the punishment. โWhat have become of you? Did they do something to you? โDid you really betray Kaze?โ 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 Kazeโs 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. โWhy did you send me an address?โ Leah went straight to the question. She had been equipping herself with knowledge before
Snow could not believe her eyes. Katie suddenly went quiet and behaved like the CEO she was.However, Katie did not look like she was right in the mind earlier. โWhatโs going on? She seems to have gone insane.โ Snow turned to the warden, still digesting the change. Katie had lost touch with reality before the Viperโs Den did anything to her. โHow did this happen? She has been taking her meals. Just days earlier, she nagged about getting out because she was worried about her daughter. As usual, we didnโt respond to her requests.โ The warden found the whole thing peculiar too. Just a few days ago, Katie demanded her release. Now, she kept to herself and abided by the rules. Out of the blue, Katie went nuts. Things had gotten complicated. Snow wanted to keep Katie behind bars due to her betrayal. However, Kaze decided against pursuing the matter for Leahโs sake. Katie would be let go soon enough, but she would lose her job at the Northborn Group. Katieโs presence woul
It was quiet in the office. Snow sorted the last bit of paperwork before picking her head up in exhaustion. Her initial plan was to delegate the tasks. However, Katie was controlling. Previously, she personally oversaw many matters. Snow could not distribute the responsibilities because the employees had no experience in handling them. They came to Snow for every tiny, little thing, and Snow really got her hands full. Despite her frustration, Snow could let things go as Katie was locked up. โI should pay her visit.โ Snow decided to see Katie. Some things should not be left unsaid. Leah would be working for the Northborn Group soon, and the mother and daughter should meet to tie up loose ends. The truth would put Leah to shame, and her guilt would stop her from ever betraying Kaze. After a quick bite, Snow drove to the prison. Katie was furious when she was imprisoned. She was one step away from victory. She was so close to leaving Butterworth to head to Westeros
โWhy do you want to sell the properties? Do you need money? Donโt you have some saved?โ Joey had a good understanding of Leahโs finances since she ran all the paperwork. โMy mother is being held, and I need money to ask favors. Maybe I can get her out.โ Leah was not thinking much. Money could always be replaced, but not her motherโs freedom. โDonโt be silly. This is not the way to go.โ Though Joey did not have the details, she observed that things were not as simple as Leah thought. Kaze was safe now, but the fact that Katie had betrayed Kaze and revealed his whereabouts remained unchanged. Katie had broken the Viperโs Denโs rules. Even if she got out, she would be a wreck. With Snow running the Northborn Group, Katie would remain a failure. Either way, Katie would not get away with it. Even if Leah offered all her assets, Katieโs situation would not change. It was a waste of money and resources for Leah to save her mother. Nothing would come out of it. โBut I
โGive me an answer. Are you taking the job? If you are, you should sort out your affairs. Donโt bring your personal feelings to work.โ Snow was not the type to go easy on fragile women. If Leah did not have what it took, she could be forced to leave the company. Nevertheless, Katie had left a lot of assets to Leah. Even without work, Leah could very well survive. The girl would have trouble keeping the wealth, seeing that she was without power or connections. If Leah had a job, she would have the resources to hold onto her assets. Leah had seen the best and worst of mankind. She was once the center of attention, and now, everybody avoided her. It dawned on Leah that it was over for Katie. If Leah could not even keep a job, she would lose everything. โI didnโt know things would happen.โ Leah never thought that Katie was capable of stabbing Kaze and her in the back. The thought of betrayal put Leah in distress. Kaze was a great guy who helped Leah a lot. Feeling ete
Leah got dressed and was ready to leave, but she did not know who to turn to. She thought about going to her wealthy friends to see if they could uncover anything through their connections. However, Leah could not get a hold of them. It dawned on Leah that loyalty would fade when power was gone. Even though Katie was just missing, intel spread around Butterworth very quickly. These people must have found out and have chosen to stay away. Leah had always been treated like royalty. Nobody had ever avoided her like the plague. Nevertheless, she had not been in touch with these friends since her injury. Now, in her attempt to contact them, she could not reach them. โWhy is this happening? My good friends have gone MIA, and Iโm getting silence from those who have been trying to connect.โ Sitting on the couch, Leah looked out the window in despair. She tried to seek help with her motherโs search, but her efforts were futile. She could do nothing for her mother. All al
โI have to work hard starting today. But before that, I have to get some sleep.โ Snow remembered that Kaze punished her to get some sleep. He said her face looked tired and pale, signs of how hard she had been working. It felt great being cared for. It was because of his kindness, Snow fell for Kaze uncontrollably. Yet she understood not all things were meant to be. After she returned home, she went to sleep immediately without talking to anyone. She only woke up in the afternoon after a comfortable and easy sleep. Next, she would have to work on many things, first being taking over Northborn Group. Katieโs disappearance had the company shaken, but it gave many others a chance. They tried to calm their subordinates down and contact the higher-ups for more information, hoping that they could replace Katie as the new CEO. Little did they know, their preparations would eventually fall short. Snow and her secretary arrived at Northborn Group in the afternoon, and her a