Shane shuddered in fear. Quaking in his boots, he said, “I won’t get up until you tell me to, Mr. Lee.” He was trying to get in Kaze’s good graces. Kaze scoffed in disdain. “Get up.” Shane rose to his feet shakily. Struck by an idea, he said ingratiatingly, “Mr. Lee, there’s one more thing I need to report to you about Lefteria Group.” “Speak,” Kaze uttered with a blank face. Shane responded, “On the night before Alan was poisoned to death, Dr. Anemo, the South River State’s top doctor, met him in Lilyrose. “Dr. Anemo disappeared when Alan died.“My guess is, Dr. Anemo might be sent by Cronus.” Shane smiled grovelingly at Kaze. He knew that Kaze would make those who set him up pay. Hence, Shane provided an important clue that was useful to Kaze. That way, he might obtain Kaze’s forgiveness and even befriend him. Shane believed he could be of service to Kaze. Nevertheless, Shane soon realized that Kaze simply smiled sarcastically at him. Kaze looked like he
“Miru, Leo has shown concrete proof that you’re the mole in Lefteria Group. What do you have to say for yourself?” As Miru got out of the car, Jeremiah raised his sword. Miru took her time to close the door before turning to Jeremiah. “The chief commander of Lilyrose Strategic Department lived next door to Horizon Mirror Mansion, Jeremiah.” She calmly added, “The twenty assassins sent here by Sieg were killed.“You’re not doing yourself any favors by killing me here.” Miru did not want to die. Besides, she refused to take the fall for Leo. That was not the way to leave the world. Miru spilled the information after getting out of the car. She intended to discourage Jeremiah from killing her on the spot. So long as Jeremiah paused on the attack, she would have time to persuade him and clear the air. Jeremiah frowned. He glanced at the gate of Horizon Mirror Mansion and picked up a faint stench of blood in the air. Sure enough, he put down his sword and said with a bl
When Kaze got the call from Agnes, he had just stepped foot into Draco’s residence next door. He was happy. Agnes called him personally to tell him to come home. He thought that Agnes was no longer mad at him. Kaze rushed over from next door. “I’m back, Agnes. Have you eaten? I can cook if you haven’t,” Kaze said cheerfully and greeted Agatha’s family. Alas, Agatha’s family did not give him the time of the day. “We’re not eating anything. You and Darcy are heading to the family court, and I’m going with you.” Agnes took the stairs with a file in hand. She shoved the file in Kaze’s hand. Darcy asked in confusion, “Why are we going to the family court?” Kaze pulled a long face without a word. Agnes’ intention was made clear when he saw their marriage licenses, proof of residency, and forms in the file. He received an update from Snow about Lefteria Group soon after his return to Lilyrose, so he could understand Agnes’ motivation behind it. “What else? It’s time to f
Kaze found it embarrassing to get his assistant involved in a personal affair. Snow had the makings of a great assistant because she did not express an opinion. She said, “Got it, Mr. Chairman.” Kaze’s phone received a call seconds later. It was from Johnson. “Do you want the family court closed to delay time, Mr. Lee?” “That’s right.” “I have an idea. A new law introducing a mandatory waiting period is about to go into effect. It will require a one-month wait after filing for divorce before it can be finalized.“But the new regulation only starts next year. We are months away. Given your influence, you could request the expedited implementation of the new law.”The suggestion sounded reliable to Kaze. The mandatory waiting period could be a good thing for him. He might be able to save himself this time, but Agnes would still insist they get a divorce. The one-month waiting period addressed his problems. Kaze said happily, “Get Draco to contact the God of War Palace.
“What are you trying to say, Kaze?” Kiev scowled. Kaze smiled pretentiously. “My wife and I are filing for divorce. Why the need to rush here when it doesn’t concern you? Are you here to see my wife cry?” “Don’t make that false accusation. I’d never make fun of Darcy.” Kiev glanced at Darcy, who suffered in silence, and denied that fact. “If that isn’t your motive, why are you here?” “I rush over to say something on behalf of Darcy.” Kiev smiled victoriously and said, “May you find happiness in your new life.” He believed those words marked the perfect end to their marriage. “I have something to say to you too, Kiev.” Kaze grinned. “Do tell,” Kiev responded. Either way, Kaze could not stop his marriage from ending today. Kaze said indifferently, “The divorce is not happening.” Kiev was taken aback at first, but he quickly let out a sneer. “Are you kidding me, Kaze? You and Darcy are in the family court now.” He pointed at the counter. “They filed for divo
“Are you alright, Mr. Braders?” With Caesar kneeling for no reason, everybody went to help him up. Kiev said, “Are you unwell from the travel here, Mr. Braders? Why don’t you take a break before getting down to business? The divorce proceedings aren't urgent.” “Um… Uh… Um…” Caesar looked at Kaze in terror and helplessness. Fear got a grip on his throat. “Do you know him, Mr. Braders?” Kiev frowned. The way Caesar looked at Kaze was strange to Kiev. Kiev glanced at Kaze skeptically but could not figure out Caesar’s reaction. Kaze was a nobody, and Kiev had no doubt about it. “Oh, we have met.” Since Kaze would not give Caesar any attention, Caesar did not want to overstep his boundaries and answered vaguely. He broke out in a cold sweat. So they had met before, and that was all that happened. Not reading into the matter, Kiev said, “You can just tell your employees to process the divorce while you take a break, Mr. Braders.” “Erm…” With Kiev clinging to the
“What’s the update?” Caesar was dumbfounded. In matters beyond family law, the country’s administration held ultimate authority.If it was an update to the legislation, the order would not reach Lilyrose family court yet. It could only mean that the update was important and urgent. “The mandatory waiting period for filing a divorce was supposed to be introduced in the new year.” The employee added with a shocked look, “We got word from the administration that the rule will take effect right away.” “A mandatory waiting period? What is that?” Agnes and the others were stunned. “Mrs. Quint, in other words, we don’t process the filing of divorce right away anymore. They can file, but the divorce will only be finalized after a month.” While talking, Caesar stole a glance at Kaze. He could not read anything on Kaze’s face. However, Caesar had his suspicions that the new law came into effect ahead of time because of Kaze. Kaze’s words were the law, literally speaking.
The angry outburst did not come from Kaze. It was Darcy. She jolted to her feet and looked angrily at Kiev. “Kaze is right. Our divorce is none of your business.” Kiev’s jaw dropped in surprise. It never occurred to him that Darcy would yell at him for Kaze’s sake. She was rude for the first time too. Paying Kiev no attention, Darcy turned to Kaze in tears and smiled. She said, “In fact, I don’t need a waiting period. “I don’t need a month to reconsider my decision. I will never divorce Kaze.” Agnes panicked. “Are you trying to get us all killed, Darcy? Do you know who he messed with? How can you be so reckless?” “Just call me reckless, Mom. But I just want to follow my heart.” Darcy looked her mother in the eye and said determinedly, “Kaze is innocent. He knows it, I know it, and you all know it.“But why are we punishing him and pleading with the bad guy for mercy?” Faced with her daughter’s questioning, Agnes hung her head low and murmured, “But Leo will come
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