Master Quint led the family to Skylar View District. Darcy’s family was having lunch with Agatha’s family. Agatha knew trouble had come knocking on their door because Master Quint and the rest of the family were on a warpath. “What happened, Dad?” Hector asked. “What happened? Your son-in-law did it again.” Master Quint glared at his son and said sternly, “Lefteria Group demands that we hand Kaze over and send him to River Watcher Inn to his death.” The entire family lost their appetite for lunch. Darcy jumped in. “Don’t bother with them, Grandpa. So long as Kaze remains in Skylar View District, Lefteria Group won’t send anyone here to capture him.” Master Quint was aware that twenty assassins were executed at the gate of Skylar View District. “What’s the use of hiding? Kaze can take cover, but what about the rest of us?” Master Quint shouted angrily, “Lefteria Group said the Quints will have to take Kaze’s place if he doesn’t show up.” “It’s all your husband’s
Agnes could not do anything about the shameless behavior of Master Quint and the others. She was not in the mood to waste time with the group, so she headed straight upstairs. “I wasn’t joking, Kaze. I’m going with you to River Watcher Inn. We can face everything together,” on the second-floor balcony, Darcy grabbed Kaze’s arm and said to him earnestly. Darcy’s eyes were filled with tears. With his heart going out to her, Kaze reached out and wiped away her tears. He was lucky to have a wife like her. “Alright, we’ll go together. I want to show you what Leo has coming for him.” Others believed Kaze would not leave River Watcher Inn alive. However, only Kaze knew that he would turn out fine. Since Darcy wanted to go, he could take her along. She would be glad to see that karma would finally get to Leo. “Okay.” Darcy nodded. She sighed to herself. Kaze was too optimistic. They should expect the worst for tomorrow. “If you love Darcy, you shouldn’t put her at ris
“Kaze?” Miru was shocked. Jeremiah was unsuccessful in killing Kaze at Lilyrose Detention Center. Lefteria Gang was puzzled. As it turned out, Kaze had proven his innocence at the time. Miru was curious as to what Kaze did to gain Jeremiah’s trust. Jeremiah did not respond. “Why did you bring me here?” Miru asked a different question. “Kaze told me to do so.” Jeremiah kept his answers short as always. Miru did not think she would be even more surprised. Alan alone commanded Jeremiah’s respect within Lefteria Group while everyone else was beneath his notice. Why would Kaze hold any sway over him?Miru knew the type of man Jeremiah was. He would not answer meaningless questions. Hence, she saved the questions. Instead, she said, “Jeremiah, I got proof of Leo killing Godfather during my trip to Melrose—” “Kaze has told me.” Jeremiah raised her hand to interrupt her. “Go and get some rest. We will be attending Alan’s funeral service at River Watcher Inn tomorr
Kaze had sorted out the Hansers before. Instead of being grateful to Kaze, Deborah hated his guts. Their feud went way back. Deborah was glad that Kaze was moments away from his death. She said gloatingly, “Once you’re gone, Darcy won’t take long to forget you and remarry someone else, Kaze. “Remember Kiev? He was here yesterday. “He is better-looking, wealthier, and comes from a better family than you. Darcy will have a beautiful marriage with him while you have no shoulders to cry on. I mean, you won’t have shoulders as a ghost anyway.” “Hahahaha!” The Quints burst out laughing. Kaze had no time for the group. Nevertheless, he narrowed his eyes dangerously at Deborah’s harsh words. He took strides over. “What are you trying to do, Kaze?” Samus’ eyes bulged. Kaze said with a smile, “Since I’m about to die, why don’t you and Deborah grant my wish?” “What’s the wish?” The siblings were dumbfounded. Smack! Smack! Kaze raised his hand without hesitation
There was a long line outside River Watcher Inn. They were there to offer their last respects to Alan. Many of them were criminal bosses from various places. Kaze stood in line and followed the crowd into River Watcher Inn. Alan’s funeral service was held in the lobby of the first floor. Many offered their condolences as a mournful song played in the background. Dressed in a black suit, Leo tended to those who came to mourn Alan’s death. He played the part of the grieving godson right because people believed him. His behavior since Alan’s death had won the loyalty of many members of Lefteria Gang. “Kaze is here, Leo.” A subordinate drew close and whispered to Leo. Leo was speaking to a guest when he looked up. He spotted Kaze in the line, and his gaze turned icy. After excusing himself from the guest, Leo walked over. “The nerve of you to show your face here when you were an accessory to my godfather’s murder, Kaze.” Leo raised his voice. His voice stood out
Leo could not kill Kaze with his hands. That would give the police a reason to cuff him. Nevertheless, the police would have nothing on him if Kaze committed suicide. “If you don’t want your wife’s family to live in hell, you better do as I tell you, Kaze,” Leo said with a smirk. He would not take no for an answer. He believed Kaze had no other choice than to end himself. Kaze glanced at the knife by his feet. He bent over to pick it up, rubbing his thumb along the sharp edge of the knife. “Alright, I’ll let you redeem yourself with the knife.” Leo was shocked. His gaze turned menacing as he scowled. Leo did not think Kaze would remain stubborn. “You don’t want to do this the hard way, Kaze.” Gritting his teeth, Leo added, “Fine. So you’re not going to kneel, huh? I’ll make you then!”He called out to his men, “Do it!” Lefteria Gang’s best fighters approached with aggression. They were about to lay their hands on Kaze. “These men aren’t like the group’s useless
Jeremiah’s words triggered an even bigger commotion. He was intimidating for slaughtering Gabriel and scaring Cronus to skip town. Hence, his words carried greater weight than Miru’s. “Don’t be fooled by Miru, Uncle Jeremiah.” Leo said menacingly, “My father is Bando Lionel. You and my father helped establish Lefteria Gang with my godfather. I can say that all of you raised me.“But this woman…” He pointed at Miru and said, “She’s only been with the group for a few years, and we don’t know much about her history. “Whose story is legit? I believe you can be the judge.” The key members of Lefteria Gang nodded incessantly. They trusted Leo more than Miru. “Are you doubting me?” Jeremiah snapped a chilling look at Leo. The icy gaze sent chills down Leo’s spine. Leo knew Jeremiah’s mind was made up about the true killer. He would not be able to convince Jeremiah otherwise. “I’ll give you a chance to redeem yourself because you’re Bando’s son, Leo.“The clock is tick
Miru’s words drew the attention of many to Leo. Leo pulled himself together from the excitement by then. He sneered. “What’s your motive for pinning this accusation on me, Miru?“We all saw that you were the first to rush over to Jeremiah. Here’s a question for you. Why were you in a hurry to get to him? Were you trying to cover something up?” Gazes bearing doubt fell on Miru. The crowd was filled with confusion. They felt like they were playing a game of Mafia, except the murder was real. There was no telling who was telling the truth or lies. Amid the mayhem, Leo’s trusted chauffeur approached him and whispered in his ear, “We have eyes on Angel and his people, Leo. They are here in the lobby.” “Perfect timing. Miru and Angel will die today.” Leo smirked coldly and shouted, “Quiet!” His yelling silenced the room. Leo suddenly pointed at Angel who was among the crowd, but his eyes fixed on Miru. “Miru, I can’t believe you would sneak Cronus’ men to the funeral to ki
“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