“Look! Look all you want! It’s out anyway!” “The entire city should know that Darcy made her own grandfather kneel and turned on her family!” “From today onward, no one would do business with her.” The Quints remained kneeling on the ground, unable to do anything to free themselves from the humiliation. The only thing they could do was complain to vent their grievances. Then, Kaze’s frosty voice came from the phone’s loudspeaker again. “Tell the public what you did to Darcy in the past two days. Don’t try to hide it, I know what you did.” Everyone was silenced. They refused to reveal what they had done. “No? Then leave.” Kaze clearly grunted on the phone. Master Quint helplessly looked at his son and grandson. “We forced Darcy to make a report on behalf of Deborah or else we will kick her out of the family and take her name away.” “We spread false rumors about her being raped by three men and her being Mathias Queen’s mistress.” Rudy and Samus revealed everythin
The Quints refused to believe that Darcy was not in Sky Ocean Corporation. They strongly assumed Kaze lied to them and prevented them from seeing her. “You really think she’s here because of the car?” Kaze was struck with realization. He said, “I drove the car.” “Why did you drive her car?!” “Why can’t I drive her car?” “Then why did you come here?” Kaze scoffed. “My wife is the chairwoman. Why can’t I come here to have a look?” “The chairwoman isn’t here today. We are simply accompanying Mr. Lee on his inspection.” It was then the CEO of Sky Ocean Corporation, Alfonso, came out. He went up to Kaze and asked respectfully, “Mr. Lee, are there any more departments that you wish to inspect?” “That’s enough. I don’t know how the company works. I’m just here to have a look.” Kaze smiled and added, “Bring me my car, I’m going home.” Soon, the Maserati Quattroporte was driven over. Kaze got in and drove off. “Kaze, that bastard! He lied to us!” “I want to kill
Everyone gasped in shock. Master Quint bellowed, “You just said we didn’t borrow money from you.” “The Quint family didn’t, but the top three families did, and so did Taylor Swan.” Dane scoffed. “To attend the inauguration ceremony of Albert Hiden, the top three families, Taylor Swan, and the other families, borrowed billions from Dallas Moneylender. “The money was then confiscated by the God of War and returned to Lilyrose’s city council as a development fund for the city. The Quint family got two billion from it. “Am I right, Master Quint?” Master Quint finally knew why Dane said the Quints owed Dallas Moneylender two billion. “Mr. Rich, you should go to the top three families, Taylor Swan, and God of War for the money. Why come to us?” Master Quint bellowed. Dallas Moneylender was trying to extort money out of them. “The top three families are no longer top, Taylor Swan is behind bars, and as for the God of War… Well…” Dane chuckled. “We dared not go to him.” “
“Hector Quint must be a lucky bastard,” Gregory grumbled angrily with his teeth clenched. Narian’s legs were broken because of Kaze. The Lees invited Professor Whiteman to look at Narian’s condition, but then the professor was escorted to Lilyrose to check on Kaze’s father-in-law. “Contact our men at Lilyrose and tell them to bring Professor Whiteman back here!” Gregory said coldly. “Yes, Sir!” The butler went off to deliver the order but he came back shortly after. “Sir, our men found Professor Whiteman but he doesn’t want to come back. He even said he would not treat Young Master Narian’s legs!” “What?!” Gregory was furious and confused. “Did Kaze badmouth us and make that old man angry? I know Professor Whiteman is a righteous person.” It was no secret what the Lees had done to the Quints years ago. In fact, there were many versions of the incident and some of them sounded harsher than normal. Gregory suppressed his anger and called Professor Whiteman. “Profess
“You father can’t walk?” Professor Whiteman asked. “He can. His condition has stabilized lately and he can walk just fine.” Clank! Sully lit a cigarette and then said, “I don’t know what condition he is in. Why don’t you go have a look at him at Melrose?” “If he can walk, why don’t you bring him here to see me? I don’t think he is that old either.” Professor Whiteman fanned the smoke away with furrowed brows. “My father is living in seclusion and he doesn’t like to move around. Coming here is too troublesome. It’s better for you to come with us.” Sully pointed outside the window. “The car is ready outside.” “I’m not going.” Professor Whiteman picked up his glasses. “I have an operation at Sunrise City tomorrow and I have to go back later tonight.” He believed Sully was the son of some powerful family. People like him cared a lot about ostentation, yet Professor Whiteman disliked such an attitude. “What operation is so important that you have to do it yourself? J
“They were rude and arrogant. They simply took Professor Whiteman away and even beat up the security guard on the way out. “Mom and Dad were beaten as well,” Darcy said with teary eyes. “Treat someone? That means Professor Whiteman is going to be fine for now.” Kaze breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still angered by the incident. Someone took Professor Whiteman away under his watch. “Do you know who took the professor?” The priority would be to recover the professor first. Kaze knew the professor well enough to know that the man would not do as told no matter the threats. Once his abductor went out of patience, he would be in danger. If the abductor was able to take Professor Whiteman away in broad daylight, then they must have strong support. “The man said his name is Sully Lee and he took Professor Whiteman away to treat his father,” Agnes said. “Sully Lee… I’ll find him and tell him to bring the professor back. I’ll make him apologize to you two.” Kaze’s ex
Agnes did not allow Kaze to go to Melrose because she worried he might cause trouble with his recklessness again. “Miru can go alone. Her godfather is Alan Cummingham. I bet that Steve Lee will show her some respect,” Darcy said, agreeing with her mother. Kaze shrugged and simply stayed home, waiting for Miru’s news. The Mel River was the biggest river in Melrose and it penetrated the city geographically. Beside the Mel River was an estate with a classic architectural style, located at the edge of the woods. There were picturesque buildings and beautiful structures in the estate and the path that led up to the main building was basked in sunlight. Some tourists who passed by the place might have mistaken it as a tourist spot and wanted to go in for a tour. They would be stopped by suited men with earpieces and would only be released after the men checked their cameras and phones for any photos or videos they had taken. The men would then inform the tourists that the est
“Really?” Sully was surprised. He then chuckled and said, “Poor bastard. Albert Hiden took him yesterday and I took him today…” Slap! Before he could finish his sentence, a slap landed on his face, leaving behind a reddish mark. “What? Why did you slap me?!” Sully covered his face and looked at his father in shock. “I slap you because you are being careless. The man is a national icon and has connections to many other powerful families, yet you took the man here by force. Can’t you find someone else to do it? You really think we are still invincible outside Melrose?” Steve lectured his son. “That’s not a big deal. That old man didn’t even cause any trouble when Albert Hiden took him. He’s just a fame chaser, I bet he will not want to cause a scene,” Sully grumbled. Steve grunted and somehow agreed with his son. He asked, “You don’t even know he was taken yesterday, how did you know he’s in Lilyrose?” Steve was known for his ferocity and machetes but if he was just t
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