“You give me a lot of credit, Mr. Hobbs. You run Lee Investment and have the Lees as your ally. Even the media outlets are subservient to you.“I can’t compare to you.” Sherry doubted the phone call from Samson was just to pay her compliments. She asked coyly, “What can I do for you, Mr. Hobbs?” “I was intrigued to learn that you were going after Kaze and his wife,” Samson said with a smile. Sherry was relieved. She knew Samson, representing the Lees, was feuding with Kaze. Danny was somehow linked to Samson too, but Kaze became Danny’s downfall. It was highly likely Samson would take Kaze’s side. With that in mind, Sherry played the victim. “You have no idea what Kaze and his wife did to me, Mr. Hobss. They made me kneel and lick the soles of their shoes. “I’m at war with this couple. “But they are too powerful for me to handle. Even at my best, I can’t destroy them. I hope to get your support, Mr. Hobbs.” Sherry knew Samson had his hands deep in the media. Sam
“Moses has been around the scene for quite some time, and he has worked in the network for many years. He is pretty reputable in the city. Do you want to see him?” Caleb asked with respect. “The director of Lilyrose TV Station?” Without looking up, Kaze replied, “He can enter.” Soon, a middle-aged man with a balding spot cautiously followed Caleb into the office. “Mr. Mayor, this is Mr. McKentucky from Lilyrose TV Station,” Caleb said. Moses realized the new mayor was exactly as rumored when he laid eyes on Kaze. The mayor was younger than he imagined. “Hello, Mr. Mayor. Just call me Moses,” Moses said while drawing close with a nod. Kaze greeted back aloofly and asked, “Caleb said you are briefing me on a business report. Is it related to the award for exemplary journalism?” “Huh?” Though taken aback, Moses quickly replied, “That’s right, Mr. Mayor. Sherry Zauer is the candidate we chose to represent Lilyrose TV Station. She’s the host of the financial channel.“A
“K-Kaze?” Sherry suspected that she was seeing things. She was hallucinating from either overindulgence or fatigue. Sherry did not expect to see Kaze there. The mayor’s office held the core power in the city, and it was also the most prestigious place.Kaze was a loser. The last place he belonged was the mayor’s office. Sherry shook his head and took a couple of steps for a closer look. She was shocked. The man standing behind the desk was indeed Kaze. Sherry was stunned. Thanks to Sherry’s great effort to spread rumors for the past two days, Kaze had become the subject of ridicule and criticism in the city. The way Sherry saw it, Kaze should be holing up at home or considering leaving the city. However, the man stood overtly in the mayor’s office. With her head spinning, Sherry pointed at Kaze and yelled angrily, “What are you doing here, loser? “This is not a place for a vile scumbag like you.” Sherry’s words echoed in the office. Caleb, Moses, and oth
Moses was frightened. Sherry was an idiot to land them both in hot water. It was clear that the mayor was not pleased with the local network. Moses wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and said awkwardly, “M-Mr. Mayor, I don’t understand Sherry’s sudden outburst.“Our network has the utmost respect for you. We don’t mean to offend you.” While talking, he glanced at Kaze, who carried a blank face, and kicked Sherry to the ground. Sherry fell on her bottom, her hair ruffled. Moses gave her a couple of boots. “Argh! It hurts, Daddy! Don’t hit me!” Sherry cried out in pain while rolling on the ground. “What are you talking about? I’m not your daddy.” Moses nearly wet his pants. He grabbed a chunk of Sherry’s hair and pulled her up to slap her face repeatedly. “I’m not related to you at all. Don’t act like we’re close.“I’ll kill you if you continue to make false claims.” Moses did not hold back from hitting Sherry. The bad blood between Kaze and Sherry was a
It hit Moses that the person Sherry had poured all means to destroy was Kaze. Despite Moses’ pleading, Kaze stood firm on his stance. Kaze said ruthlessly, “Instead of sacking her, you send your well-used plaything to me.“You sure think little of me, Mr. McKentucky.” “Thud!” Moses fell back to the ground, the sparkle in his eyes dimming. He knew he was done for. It was clear to him that Kaze would not let him get away with it. Most importantly, Moses had nothing to say about it. Kaze’s words rang true. Without looking at Moses, Kaze told Caleb indifferently, “It’s time to purge the local network from top to bottom. “Lilyrose TV Station represents Lilyrose. Yet, it is a place of corruption.” “Of course, sir.” Caleb shuddered. Since Caleb introduced Moses to Kaze, he was to blame for what had happened. He knew that he had lost trust with the mayor. Caleb needed to earn Kaze’s trust back. Hence, he summoned his employee. “Send out a circular detailing Mo
The journalists’ words sealed Zenny’s and Sherry’s fate, and not in a good way. In less than half an hour, Zenny’s attack on Sherry went viral online. That was when the truth came to light. In an attempt to acquire Shangrila Group, Sherry colluded with Zenny to paint Kaze and Winnie’s relationship as improper. It was a shameless act. The public condemned Sherry and Zenny. Utterly disgraced, Sherry and Zenny became public enemy number one. The next day, Lilyrose TV Station issued a public apology and statement to Kaze and Darcy’s family which included the termination of Moses and Sherry. Since then, Moses and Sherry disappeared from the city. Rumor had it that Sherry was spotted in a high-end club in Sunrise City, entertaining her usual clientele of the rich and powerful. A contrast to her previous inclination, Sherry had to parade around with a smile on her face now. Winnie, the victim of the very publicized scandal, came forward courageously and filed for divorc
“Four Ocean Commerce Guild is looking to procure me as their high-level member and wants to do an observation on me,” Darcy said. Lilyrose was just a tiny market to conquer. Quartet Group and Sky Ocean Corporation were bound to expand to Sunrise City and the entire nation. The businesses were bound to cross paths with Four Ocean Commerce Guild to make an entry into Sunrise City. Four Ocean Commerce Guild happened to contact Darcy to take her in as a member. Darcy wanted to grab the opportunity to establish a positive relationship with the guild. Sensing Kaze’s reluctance, Darcy said, “You’re going with me, Kaze. I have made plans with the representatives of Four Ocean Commerce Guild.“Expanding your network will help with your career.” Kaze’s high tolerance for alcohol was not the only reason Darcy was bringing him along. She wanted him to engage with the representatives of Four Ocean Commerce Guild and lay the groundwork for his networking. Picking up the concern in Da
“Get out! Get out now!” With Darcy staying put in the car, the sidekick kicked the door harder. The Maserati door was dented with several shoe prints. All the while, the man with the sunglasses stood there aloofly. Darcy was heartbroken for her car because this was the first car Kaze had ever given to her. She looked around. By then, many passersby stopped to watch the commotion. Although the group looked mean, she believed they would not do anything to her in broad daylight. She rolled down her window and said, “Stop kicking the car. I’ll get out now.”Samuel Lockson, the sidekick, scoffed and moved back two steps. Darcy opened the door and got out of the car. “Wow. This woman is hot, and she’s rich too. Look at the million-dollar car she drives.” “Don’t you know her? She’s the chairman of Sky Ocean Corporation, Darcy Quint. She rear-ended the car.” Darcy was well-known in Lilyrose. Sherry’s false claims in the last two days had become the talk of the town. Man
“Kaze, you bastard! How dare you ask Patrick to break up with Maxine? Who the hell are you to say that?!” “Patrick introduced you to a job, yet you ignored him and tried to convince him to break up with Maxine. How could you be so narrow-minded?!” “You’re living a terrible life but that doesn’t mean others should live the same!” Alex, Adam, and the others criticized Kaze for what he said as it was frustrating. How could he instigate Patrick to break up with Maxine in front of them? It was like pulling a treasure box away from their hands! It was disrespectful to the family! Patrick’s expression darkened. He hugged Maxine tightly and said coldly, “Maxine and I are tight. You don’t need to worry about that. Whatever problem that comes my way, I’ll just deal with it. “The more problems she gets me into, and I solve it, means I am more capable than other men. Only an incompetent man would dislike the woman causing problems for himself.” Maxine hugged Patrick even tighter.
Patrick looked shocked. “Huh? He’s a live-in husband? So he has been unemployed?” Kaze looked at Maxine and Patrick, who were obviously asking for trouble. He smirked and nodded. “I guess you can say so.” Everyone heard his answer. Those who were simply watching from the side were surprised that he admitted it so quickly. Their gazes at him showed a strong sense of contempt. How could a man like him deserve a woman like Darcy? Even if he did not manage to marry himself into Darcy’s family, he still should not be qualified to even be her follower. Patrick did not expect Kaze to be so witty. It caught him by surprise and it left him speechless for a moment. It was until Maxine nudged him, he regained his composure and scoffed. “Is it because you didn’t get any suitable jobs? “Why don’t you tell me what you are interested in, I can recommend you. My company has been recruiting lately, like security guards or janitors. “For Maxine’s sake, you can simply pick a job under ten
“I just got it!” The man was Maxine’s new boyfriend, Patrick Weather. The smile on his face was bright. “I have been working for my cousin, Casius, and I have been performing well, so he rewarded me with this Cullinan. “I literally just got it just now and I wanted to surprise you.” Knowing that the young man was Casius’ cousin, Kaze raised his brows and spared an extra glance at him. Everyone at the scene knew who Casius was, so their eyes on Patrick showed respect. Casius Weather, one of the Riverbank Seven. His status and power could easily pressure everyone at the scene, combined. “You’re always full of surprises! It’s just a Cullinan, you don’t have to keep it from me!” Maxine playfully punched Patrick in the arm but her eyes widened with affection. Her boyfriend’s arrival made her proud and happy. She even felt proud in front of Darcy, who had been overshadowing her. “Uncle Alex, hi…” Patrick then went up to the seniors of the family and greeted them. He the
Many guests went up to Darcy to make acquaintances, especially the younger ones. They were not just attracted by Darcy’s status but also her beauty. If they could win her affection, then it would be a harvest of beauty and wealth. No man could resist the temptation. Darcy knew exactly what the people were thinking. Just as she was surrounded by people, as annoying as flies, she dragged Kaze over and said, “Let me introduce you, this is my husband, Kaze Lee.” Kaze looked at the “flies” who looked at him in shock and smiled. “I’m Kaze Lee. Nice to meet you.” “Oh? Ms. Quint is married…” The young men glanced between Kaze and Darcy, unsure of how to react. As the atmosphere grew awkward, they could only chuckle uncomfortably. Adam knew Darcy was using Kaze as a shield and it displeased him. He said, “Darcy, Kaze does not share a common language with them. “They know you are a businesswoman and want to talk business with you. Their fathers are our family’s close friends and
“You’re going to give your brandless cigarettes and wine to my mother? Hmph! It certainly is an idea only you can come up with.” Agnes waved at Kaze in disgust. “Go, go to the side and don’t disturb us.” Darcy disagreed with the suggestion. After a quick thought, she said, “I think we should just go with some jade or something elegant for Grandmother. It’s more acceptable.” “Sounds fine to me. It’s settled then.” Agnes agreed with Darcy’s suggestion. Almost 11:00 AM. After choosing the present, Darcy and her family went off, together with Rose, who had been freeloading at their house since yesterday. Kaze glanced at the jade bracelet that Darcy picked and it was not particularly impressive. He quickly packed two boxes of cigarettes and two bottles of wine into a black plastic bag and then stored it in the trunk of the car as a backup gift option, just in case. If Madam Otter was displeased with the gift Darcy picked, he might be able to give the special cigarettes and w
“Tsk. Tobacco and wine? Kaze, what friends do you have? Why are they giving you these?” Agnes looked disappointed and upset. She rolled her eyes at Kaze and said, “Be mindful of what friends you made. Can’t they give you something better? “Look at the boxes! It’s like they picked it up from the streets. Putting them in front of our house makes us look bad. Just throw them away.” “This is my house. I can put whatever I want in it.” Kaze took one of the boxes, opened it up, and gave the person in charge and his team a few cigarettes. “Thank you, guys. Here. Can you help me move the boxes inside?” The person in charge and his team nodded and smiled and then moved the boxes of tobacco and wine inside. Kaze’s offhand response left Agnes annoyed but recalling the sharp sting of his slap, she chose to be quiet. She grunted coldly and then went back into the house, bumping into Darcy who was coming downstairs. She said, “Darcy, your Uncle Alex called earlier and told me the O
Kaze saw it as a mere errand, so he nodded and said, “I’ll drop by tomorrow.” “Haha, with Boss showing up, this is in the bag already. I’ll tell Ryken that you will be going there.” After the call, Kaze headed to the bedroom and tried to go in but the door was locked from the inside. “Why don’t you sleep in the other room? I have to work late and I don’t want to keep you up.” Darcy’s voice came from inside. It seemed like she was still jealous of Buffy. Kaze chuckled helplessly and then headed to the guest room. On the second morning, after his morning jog, Kaze came back to the villa and saw people delivering boxes to his door. “What are these? Who sent them?” Agnes asked. Her eyes lit up when she saw the boxes. She always had the bad habit of taking advantage of things whenever she could. The person from management said politely, “I’m sorry, we don’t know. A car came by earlier and left the boxes with us. The driver said they are tobacco and wine, specially prepared
Darcy sounded calm but Kaze felt troubled. It was obvious that she was jealous. Kaze awkwardly chuckled and said, “Darcy, why would I stay outside while you are at home? Besides, Buffy has Dayton and his friends at her place.” As he spoke, he walked over to hug Darcy by the waist. Hearing him, Darcy’s jealous expression softened but she still tapped his hands away and said coldly, “Go take a shower.” Kaze breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went to the bathroom. After his shower, he received a phone call from Draco. He answered it and asked, “What is it?” “Boss, the Battle Dragon Troops’ battalion, the Flying Dragon, just came back from the battlefield and was ordered to join the South River Strategic Department. “But you know how those fellas behave, arrogant and feisty. Other than the boys from the God of War Palace, they looked down on everyone. “They got into a little argument with Aaron Krad, the new guy in the South River Strategic Department. “I thought o
Buffy sighed. She knew Kaze was right. Even if Jude was ready to let go, Faith’s birth family, the Krads, would not allow it either. Unless Jude had the resolve to break away from the Krads but it was impossible. No matter how many connections Jude had, the strongest and the only reliable support was the Krads. Like Kaze said, desperate times require desperate measures. Whether Jude and Faith wanted it or not, they would eventually bow before Kaze and accept his terms. “Kaze, if my father holds his promise, will you really cure Faith?” Buffy asked out of curiosity. Kaze smiled. “Of course. I am not like your father. If I said I will do it, I intend to deliver, since curing Faith doesn’t cost me anything. If she comes after me, I’ll just swat her like a fly.” He sounded casual and calm as if it was a casual chat. Buffy was curious. She never understood how Kaze got the confidence to do everything as if there was no obstacle big enough in his life to stop him. “It’s mid