“That’s right. She was only running a small business a month ago, and now she’s the chairwoman of both Quartet Group and Sky Ocean Corporation. That’s a lot of wealth in a short amount of time, don’t you think?” “I read online that her husband is the biggest mob boss in the city. Mr. Vikram, Mr. Logman, Mr. Joestar, is that why you’re afraid of him?” “Maybe the Vikrams, Logmans, and Joestars are in on it with Darcy. I bet they are aiming to be the next top three families. Even the former top three families weren’t as bad as you people.” “A-Are you trying to rebel?” Bernard and his friends shook with rage. They rushed to put out the fire, but they got burnt instead. In fact, the fallen top three families were deemed better than them. “Lilyrose Commerce Guild is for everybody. You don’t decide everything for us. What do you mean by rebelling?” “That’s right. We demand an answer.” Strength in numbers, the members gathered around Darcy demanding that she did right by the
“Hold up!” Greg cut Darcy off from speaking. “Why are you making such a big deal out of things, Ms. Quint? “I’ll tell you what. I’ll talk to the staff member about the tiny mistake.“This is to show that I’m taking the matter seriously,” Greg said with a chuckle, his tone unhurried. Enraged, Darcy blurted, “Are you still asleep, Mr. Nanas? The online community is attacking Lilyrose Commerce Guild over this. “Over a hundred of our members’ businesses are currently facing boycotts, and distributors are returning their stock.“If we don’t address the issue promptly, things will only get worse. The trade industry in Lilyrose will falter. “Businesses will close down, people will lose jobs, they won’t be able to afford their mortgages, and we can see an increase in social unrest. “Are you going to be responsible for the chain reaction?” The members clenched their fists in rage. Darcy was not practicing scaremongering. The incident could very well happen. The consequenc
Kaze spoke callously. Greg had pissed him off for the last time. “Haha. Are you talking to me, Kaze? “It has only been a night. Did you forget that your wife pleaded for your release when I tried to straighten you out?“Fine. Come and find me. “I read online that you’re the biggest mob boss in Lilyrose. Come here, and I’ll validate that you’re no more than a criminal to the public. “I’ll make sure you and your wife will never live in this town again.” Greg hung up. He did not take Kaze seriously. The Red Foundation dominated the narrative in public opinion. They ran the show. The disconnected tone ensued. Kaze put down the phone emotionlessly. The sparkle in Darcy’s eyes dimmed. Greg was hell-bent on destroying them. “Tsk, tsk. Lilyrose Commerce Guild has lost its reputation, but you still find time to get together.” A group swaggered into the place. The three individuals acted haughty. The leader, a bespectacled woman, was proud. Disregarding the bu
“I heard that you are trying to get new investors for Rove, Kaze.“Let me put this out there. It’s pointless. “Lil Dee’s fans will attack Rove’s live stream by flooding and crashing it on command. It’s just a few thousand views anyway.” Kaze remained unfazed in the face of Emma’s threats. Standing in the crowd, Hart, who arrived not too long ago with another group of members, became upset. He had checked Desmond’s live stream out before. Fans swarmed into the live stream the moment it started. It was a struggle to keep up with the flooding comments, and soon, the live stream crashed. The engineers had to work around the clock to fix the bug. The major corporations, including Hart, were jealous of Desmond’s huge following. Rove did not have many followers to sell products to. If Desmond’s fans were to crash Rove’s live stream, the business could really go down. Kaze smiled faintly. “Sure. Desmond can tell his fans to do that. “I was thinking how to get the tractio
Greg, Faye, and Lilian only fell asleep late into the night. In between, they talked about ways to ruin Kaze and Darcy. Concerned about the donors’ list, Faye arrived early at the office and instructed the staff to remove Lilyrose Commerce Guild from the list. Greg and Lilian were still in bed at that point. “Save me the small talk. Change into your uniform and form a line. “I received notice from the mayor’s office that the mayor will be coming for an inspection.” Greg pulled Faye away and waved his arm. Although they were intimate the night before, Faye did not mean anything to him. His career took precedence over any woman. Faye pouted. She knew Greg too well to express any displeasure. “Don’t just stand there. Didn’t you hear Mr. Nanas? Get out there and line up for the VIP.” Faye turned around and yelled at the other staff. Minutes later, dozens of people formed a line outside the building. Greg stood in the middle while Faye stayed by his side. They were
Last night, Lilian and Faye gave Greg a night to remember. Although they were not as pretty as Darcy, they were unrestrained in bed. They knew how to please a man for sure. Greg told Faye to powder her nose, wanting her to try and hit on the mayor. He could gain the mayor’s favor if the latter was pleased with Faye’s service. Besides, Greg could earn the right to brag about sleeping with the same woman as the privileged-born mayor. “Really, Greg? You don’t mind?” Faye got the hint, and her eyes sparkled. She could secure a pampered life by becoming the mayor’s woman. Greg said with a smile, “I only want what’s best for you. It’ll help me if you get together with the mayor too.” Though many things were left unsaid, the message was clear. Greg was honest about his plan to Faye. Faye nodded. “Of course. Please put in a good word for me too.” She might work for the Red Foundation in Lilyrose, but she did not hold any important roles. Greg would have to put her o
Greg was furious. Somehow or rather, he bowed to Kaze. More infuriatingly, the loser accepted the grand gesture instead of moving away. Kaze was blind to his actions. He did not deserve a bow from them. Faye was ballistic. Stomping her heels, she clomped her way to Kaze. “Don’t you know where this is, Kaze? “This is the office of the Red Foundation. The residents around here are rich and powerful.“What’s a moocher like you doing here?” Faye pointed at Kaze with a look of disdain. Greg pulled himself together and said sternly, “I don’t care what you are here for, nor do I want to know, Kaze. I don’t have time for you. “Now get lost! “I’m warning you. Don’t make me mad, or I’ll make you pay!” The mayor was arriving any minute, so Greg did not waste his time with Kaze. Faced with the pair’s tirade of abuse, Kaze remained unfazed. He shook his head amusedly. “I knew something was up. I thought pigs were flying since you welcomed me with open arms. “Sure enou
“Go on. I dare you to keep up with your act, Kaze. “If I hadn’t made that life-saving call to settle the Queens down last night, Conan would’ve killed you by now. “You never learn. You’re digging your own grave by disrespecting the mayor.” Greg stared at Kaze with a smirk. “We all heard you. I’ll tell the mayor when he arrives. “Wait till he gets you arrested and thrown in jail.” Greg looked at Kaze like he was a dead man. “You seem to have the wrong idea about the mayor, Greg.” Kaze said indifferently, “I need to clear the air for him. He isn’t like your kind. He won’t ruin others because he isn’t seen as a VIP.” The trust was that Kaze was not that petty. “Tsk. Who are you putting on a show for? Clear the air? Do you think you’re a spokesperson for the mayor’s office?” Faye clicked her tongue and said menacingly, “You’re not the mayor. How would you know what he is like?“Besides, even if he feels it’s beneath him to deal with you, you and I have unfinished busin