“I wonder what Jet’s next move will be. He needs money desperately, and Murray is on his case. I doubt he’d hang on for long. “It’s funny, though. The guy was pretty cocky before. You gave him a head trauma, and he stopped harassing you.” Arthur knew that Jet was an influential member of the Butterworth society. Jet was ruthless in his ways, executing every matter with perfection. Most regular folks looked up to him for his supposed achievement in business. However, those who truly knew Jet understood his violent and cruel side. Jet always acquired a favorable project and quickly sold it back out for the highest price.Jet could turn a profit in a short amount of time. His business approach piqued the interest of many businesspeople to work with him. Jet was an exceptional talent.However, no one would lend him money despite his pleas. It was plain to see that Jet was not a very good friend. “I guess the people have spoken. They can tell the good from the bad. Of course
“Got it. Let’s go.” Despite his personal feelings, Jet had to accept himself as he was. Aloysius heaved relief. He took Jet out of the hospital. Katie was taken aback by the call from Jet. Since the crashed party, Katie and Jet had not been in touch. Katie felt embarrassed at the time. Worried that Jet would think little of her daughter, Katie did not want to be where she was unwelcome. Yet, Jet extended an invitation to her to meet. Apparently, it was about business. Though Katie was confused, she asked Jet to meet at the Northborn Group. Katie was at work. No one would question her for tending to a guest. The point was, she had no idea why Jet wanted to meet her. If it were to talk about him and her daughter, Katie did not oppose the idea at all. Katie had been stressing over her daughter’s marriage since the birthday celebration. Perry ruined Leah’s beautiful birthday party. Leah was now a subject of ridicule in Butterworth. Perry was the one who slipped up,
“Yes, you should take breaks.“But what’s your plan to solve the trouble you’re facing?” Katie kept the questions going with the expectation of finding out Jet’s purpose for visiting. If Jet was there because of Leah, Katie would be glad and happy to give her daughter’s hand in marriage. Being a lady, Katie could not be the one to ask. Katie was bound to be disappointed. “I’ve run into some issues. Several projects were suspended, and the news caused panic among my shareholders.“They just can’t wait to see the results, so they are thinking about withdrawing and observing from afar. If there is a need, they will consider investing the money.” Jet would not put all his cards on the table. “I see. These people sure have no patience. All your projects have always proved to be profitable,” Katie said nonchalantly. Jet had a good eye for business ventures with potential growth. The returns were always worth the trouble. He had a knack for business. “Yeah, I’ve talked
Katie pulled out her phone and dialed the Viper’s Den’s internal number. “It’s me, Katie. I need consultation on a matter.” The moment the call was picked up, Katie adopted a respectful attitude while making the query. Jet had always known that the Viper’s Den operated with remarkable expertise. Katie, the CEO of the Northborn Group, was also a member of the Viper’s Den. However, he did not expect Katie to be so respectful when making an internal phone call. He was surprised. The pressure was on. Judging by the level of respect Katie had demonstrated, Jet realized the consequences could be dire if he did not make timely payments. Jet broke into a cold sweat just thinking about the possibility. Nevertheless, Jet had no other choice. He was too deep to back down now. “Jet Frost would like to apply for a loan. He is experiencing cash flow issues. The money will keep his business running like a well-oiled machine.”Katie gave an account of the situation before waiting for a
“I’ll have to pass on dinner. I have other things to do,” Jet said, rejecting the suggestion. “I have not eaten anything yet, why not just accompany me?” Katie refused to let this chance slip. Jet glanced at Katie and recalled how she helped him today. It would be rude and inappropriate for him to reject her again, so he reluctantly nodded. “I’ll have to trouble you again, Madam Loren.” “You don’t need to worry about your business partner dropping out. Talk to him and if you guys can’t reach an agreement, tell him to wait for the money. It takes time,” Katie said as she picked up her purse and walked out of the office together with Jet. “That’s what I thought as well but he’s too stubborn. I can’t convince him,” Jet said with a bitter smile. “You are still young. You don’t need to worry about that. Even if the business partner drops out, it won’t greatly affect you. Your priority is to restart other projects and nothing else. As long as you can secure the cash flow, they wi
“Madam, maybe Jet has been blinded by his anxiety and he didn’t notice your intention,” Joey said nonchalantly. “I have high hopes for him. I want him as my son-in-law, but it seems it’s too early to decide. I have to observe properly.” Katie was truly disappointed in Jet. Joey did not say anything else. She was just glad that Leah could wait a little longer. Maybe the girl would soon meet her Prince Charming. “Where’s Leah? Is she at the mansion again? I haven’t seen her for a while now. You should bring her out when there’s a gathering, let her make some friends.” Katie initially wanted to keep her daughter at home not just because of the circulating rumors but also to prevent her from meeting the wrong people. Now that Jet had become a disappointment, she hoped her daughter would attend more parties and meet new people—perhaps even her Mr. Right. “Maybe her phone is out of battery,” Joey said, trying to cover up for the girl. “Out of battery? I think she’s trying t
Murray gave Jet the cold shoulder out of revenge. Jet probably came to talk to him, hoping to convince him not to drop out. Murray knew about it, which was why he refused to meet Jet. However, Jet had been waiting outside the office building. If he continued to stay, Murray could not go home, which annoyed him. However, he was living the moment and did not mind leaving the office a little later. Murray’s office building was located in the city center. Although not that big, it was situated in the trade center. It was a central hub for news and information. Jet waited in the car, ignored by Murray, while the bystanders were treated to a good show. Most of the bystanders were just common employees in the trade center. The conflict between the powerful and the wealthy did not matter to them. Everyone just treated it as a bit of gossip and did not take it to heart. Being ignored irritated Jet. “Why isn’t he out yet?” Jet could not agree to the Viper’s Den’s condition,
“Can we talk about that?” Jet suppressed the anger in his heart, trying to keep himself calm. He must negotiate with Murray for the man to stay because he could not agree to the Viper’s Den’s condition, which would leave him with no money for funding. Murray wanted his investment back but if the man did not get his money, he would do unexpected harm to Jet’s businesses. Jet was between a rock and a hard place. No matter how difficult or how unwilling he was, he had to come up with a solution. “There’s no way I’ll agree. I told you before. Give me the money and I’ll give you back the shares. Then we’ll call it an end, and I won’t hurt you in any way. If you don’t return my money, I’ll make it difficult for you. “You should know that your projects are suspended. Once the investors find out about it, they will also drop out. You will spiral down a deeper abyss.” Murray spoke earnestly, trying to persuade Jet, all in an effort to get him to cooperate. “That is correct.” J
The incident did not sit well with Kaze, so he left them out to dry. After much searching, Kaze came across a café. 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
“Alright. I will work hard to be the manager of the Northborn Group. You need to show me the ropes and teach me about management.” Leah looked at Katie with a smile. She believed Katie had not lost her mind. Katie simply had her memory mixed up. “You need to keep your people in line and reward those who deserve it. It all boils down to profits. “You need to work toward managing your people and working with rivals. You’ve got to keep the balance, and nobody loses out. “You need to build your own system when it comes to working together. Don’t be led around by the nose.” Hearing that Leah would start work soon, Katie imparted her knowledge. “Don’t worry too much about things. Joey is nice. You can go to her for help,” Katie said earnestly. Katie seemed to be herself at the moment. Leah wondered if Katie faked her insanity to escape the punishment. “What have become of you? Did they do something to you? “Did you really betray Kaze?” 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 Kaze’s 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. “Why did you send me an address?” 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. “What’s going on? She seems to have gone insane.” Snow turned to the warden, still digesting the change. Katie had lost touch with reality before the Viper’s Den did anything to her. “How 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 didn’t respond to her requests.” 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 Leah’s sake. Katie would be let go soon enough, but she would lose her job at the Northborn Group. Katie’s 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. “I should pay her visit.” 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
“Why do you want to sell the properties? Do you need money? Don’t you have some saved?” Joey had a good understanding of Leah’s finances since she ran all the paperwork. “My mother is being held, and I need money to ask favors. Maybe I can get her out.” Leah was not thinking much. Money could always be replaced, but not her mother’s freedom. “Don’t be silly. This is not the way to go.” 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 Viper’s Den’s 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, Katie’s situation would not change. It was a waste of money and resources for Leah to save her mother. Nothing would come out of it. “But I
“Give me an answer. Are you taking the job? If you are, you should sort out your affairs. Don’t bring your personal feelings to work.” 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. “I didn’t know things would happen.” 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. “Why is this happening? My good friends have gone MIA, and I’m getting silence from those who have been trying to connect.” Sitting on the couch, Leah looked out the window in despair. She tried to seek help with her mother’s search, but her efforts were futile. She could do nothing for her mother. All al
“I have to work hard starting today. But before that, I have to get some sleep.” 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. Katie’s 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