“Take a look at these. Which one do you think we should continue? We have the money now and we have to make a good investment this time. Everything will be solved once we make a profit.” Jet needed a chance to prove himself. Aloysius came over and sat down opposite his boss. He looked through the three projects carefully. The first project that he discarded was the golf course. The project no longer needed investment. They just needed to deal with the activists and things should be able to progress. However, the activists might turn on them and use their evidence against them, making them the public enemy. It would deliver a devastating blow to their reputation. Therefore, it was unwise to approach the activists. The only way to deal with them was to wait until they forgot about the matter, and then Jet could resume the project. “The game is quite promising but the graphics can be enhanced and tests must be carried out. The devs are working hard on it but it will take a
“Do you guys still know your way around construction and architecture?” Since Jet had chosen them, he ought to make sure they were qualified and maybe ask their opinion about the project. “Boss, are you suggesting that we change jobs?” Zane asked as his tone trembled in anxiety. He might just be a secretary but working for Jet yielded a handsome salary. The two of them were happy with where they were and did not want to change so fast. “There’s an idea. Have a look at this project and tell me what you think.” Jet pushed the documents on the table toward them. Lorry picked it up and went through it. The project was about developing a small island into a survival-themed adventure. It was quite surprising, but it aligned with the excitement and thrills that young people sought nowadays. “Boss, is this the new project the company is looking at?” “I want to hear your thoughts on this. If I put you two in charge of this project, how would you plan it?” Jet asked the m
The demolition project was also met with new problems. The elderly who stayed in the area refused to speak, and no matter how much they were offered, they refused to move. The project was stuck once again. The initial investment was too great for Jet to completely abandon it. On top of that, since the Frost family was facing difficulties, no one was willing to take over the project no matter how much they lowered the price. Jet eagerly needed a successful project to prove himself, yet all the projects were halted once more. He started to doubt himself as he entered an eternal loop of dilemma. Due to the other lingering problems, the island project became crucial and must succeed no matter what. The confidentiality of the project prevented unexpected changes, allowing them to be at ease for now. “This project must work. It must be kept a secret until it is ready.” Jet had matured significantly over the course of the ordeal, but with time slipping away and no quick retu
“Divulge everything here and we will arrange for you to leave on the earliest flight.” Kaze agreed to send Zane abroad to start a new life. “Thank you, Mr. Lee.” Zane had invested a lot of effort in the project and he too had a heavy heart leaving it behind but he knew staying would put his life in danger, so he had to leave. “I hope you can carry out the final task perfectly.” Kaze then hopped into the boat and left. Zane saw Kaze off with an anxious gaze. However, when he saw the money in his account, he quickly got over his guilt. No matter how hard he worked, he could never make so much money in his entire life. Zane simply took a shortcut to reach his goal. He initially thought he would feel sorry and blame himself for having no dignity but the numbers in his bank account wiped the thoughts away. Meanwhile, Lorry was still working hard on the project and was unaware that his colleague had betrayed the company. He continued to patrol the island in the cart eve
“Calm down, Boss. I know it was Zane who betrayed us, but I believe someone bribed him to expose the entire project.” Aloysius lowered his head in guilt. It was his negligence that allowed the leak to happen. They had made extensive preparations to prevent leaks on the project but they missed out on the possibility that one of them would turn on the entire company. “What should we do now? I am waiting for this project to make a profit but it’s ruined before we can even make it work. I am also in debt to the Viper’s Den.” Jet’s eyes were emotionless, his face was blank, as if he had reached the edge of a breakdown. Aloysius was dismayed as well but there was only so much he could do. “Boss, don’t give up just yet. There might still be a way,” he said, hoping to cheer his boss up. If Jet gave up, the company would be over. “The shareholders came yesterday and asked about whether the projects are progressing. They were already anxious and some of them wanted out. “I told
Right after Jet collapsed, Aloysius called an ambulance and sent him to the hospital. He acted quickly without any hesitation. In the past few weeks, many things happened and they had allowed Aloysius to grow into a mature person, thus making him more skilled and experienced in handling difficult matters. Kaze was the one behind everything that had happened to Jet. He got the news when Jet was admitted to the hospital. “Mr. Lee, you’ve done it again. You practically foresaw this!” Arthur praised as he leaned back on the couch. Kaze was calm and not concerned about the matter. “Is Zane Canon out of the country?” he asked. When he visited the island yesterday, he saw how beautiful the place was. The project was promising and held a lot of potential. Unfortunately, since it was Jet’s idea and due to various circumstances, it had to be leaked and ruined. However, it was entirely possible to redevelop the island once more and attract youngsters to visit. As long as the
“Oh, Jet? Good morning. Where are you now?” Snow’s voice was delightful. She was not affected by Jet’s insulting words. “It was you all along. You! How could I forget about you!” Jet thought by sending May out of Butterworth, the mother and daughter would lose their right to be the heir to the family. He did not expect them to target him from the shadows. He also did not expect that he would lose before he found out about the truth. “Come on, Jet. Let’s talk nicely. You should be honored that my boss is after you.” Snow’s tone was provocative and scornful. She knew what kind of person Jet was and knew exactly what words could stab his heart like a knife. “You bitch! You are fucking dead! Do you know how much money I’ve lost because of you?! How much the family has lost?! It was all because of you! “You get back here right away! I’ll make you kneel and beg for mercy!” Jet was carried away by anger and forgot all the problems he had to face. He blurted out his words w
“We’re doomed.” Despite the lingering unwillingness, Jet had started to accept his total defeat.There was no way for him to come back now. “What? No. We still have a chance. The projects can still be restarted, we can still make a comeback!” Aloysius thought about the island project and it could be restarted with some funds. “No matter what we do, he will stop us. No projects can be cleared.” Jet finally accepted his fate and knew the danger he was facing. If Kaze wanted them to lose, they could never win, and neither could they resist or challenge absolute power. “So we are just going to accept our fate like that? It’s unfair. We’ve done so many things and we are going to just give up?” Aloysius said, his tone saddened. They worked day and night for the project, for the company, yet now Jet wanted to give up just like that. Even Aloysius felt bitter. He did not want to give up just because of some obstacles. “But we’ve tried. There’s nothing else we can do.” Je
“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