“Mr. Conan?!” Max screamed in shock. When he was Leigh’s follower, he mingled in Leigh’s social circle. He recognized Conan, who was considered the outlier in the circle. Conan was from the Queen family yet he hung out with gangsters and hippies, causing trouble everywhere. He was the very definition of an outlier. “Conan? Which Conan? Detective Conan?” Kingston was surprised by Max’s reaction. “Wait, are you talking about Conan Queen!?” Vilma’s expression turned pale. The woman was ostentatious and her goal was to climb higher in the social ladder. She loved to gossip about rich young men, so she heard a lot of things about the Queen family, especially the second son. “What?!” Kingston’s jaw dropped and his eyes widened in disbelief. The long-haired gangster was the second son of the Queen family!? Slap! A slap landed on his face, punching his soul out of his body. Kingston covered his face as he stared at Conan’s arrogantly handsome look. “You called me
“You’re the child of a stepmother. You sure have the audacity to act almighty in Kaze’s presence.“Get on your knees and apologize. Just do what he says. “Or I’ll ruin you.” Conan gave Kingston multiple slaps and a kick behind the knees, dropping him to his knees. “I’m sorry, Kaze.” Kingston kneeled before Kaze’s feet and shouted with all his might. A moment of hesitation could cost him his life. “Well, that wasn’t so hard. You could’ve saved yourself a lot of trouble if you did it sooner.” Kaze reached out to pat Kingston’s swollen cheeks and said with a smile, “So between us, who’s the one not learning his lesson?” “It’s me,” Kingston hissed through clenched teeth. He could not be any more humiliated. His resentment toward Kaze gnawed at him. Kingson did not hate Conan who made him kneel because Conan came from high places. It simply never occurred to him that he had to kneel before a moocher.The way Kingston saw it, he would not be in a humiliating positio
Kaze said with a smile, “Conan’s older brother takes orders from me, much less him.” Darcy frowned. She was skeptical that Conan reported to Kaze. Something must have happened after Conan rushed to Taurus Automobiles last night. “That reminds me, Kaze. How did the talk with Greg go?” On the way home, Darcy asked about something else. Kaze replied with a grin, “Didn’t I tell you that we nearly got all the kinks ironed out? Just wait for my good news.”His confidence gave Darcy assurance. Meanwhile, Kingston urgently withdrew 300 million dollars from the corporate account and led people to clear out the store before Conan released him.With Paladia Moose gone, another business moved in, and renovations started immediately. “Who took over the lease so soon?” Outside Golden Edge, Kingston applied medication to his face and asked Vilma menacingly. Left with nothing, Vilma clung to Kingston. She gritted her teeth and said, “It’s Rove, a local brand nearing bankruptcy.
Lil Dee’s team had to filter through these big-name invitations. Ordinary major labels were not prestigious enough for him to lend his name to them.Paladia Moose was a different story because the brand was a high-end luxury. A collaboration with Paladia Moose would elevate Lil Dee’s image. It was a win-win partnership, and the negotiations went on smoothly. They signed the contract right away. “Hahaha! That’s an easy three hundred million dollars, and that’s just for signing the contract. I can’t believe how easy it is to make money.” In a grand office, Lil Dee threw his pen aside and laughed in delight. Since Paladia Moose offered a lot for the endorsement, Lil Dee came personally to sign the contract and pushed back the day’s livestream schedule. Grinning from ear to ear, Lil Dee looked at Kingston and said brazenly, “The three-hundred-million-dollar signing fee should be wired to Lee Investment, Mr. Hacks.” “Don’t worry, Lil Dee. We know the drill,” Kingston respon
No other influencers or streamers had fame and celebrity status quite like Lil Dee. Lil Dee was a leading figure in the live-streaming community.“Sorry, I was a little late today, dear fam. I just learned of an infuriating incident.” Sitting in front of the camera, Lil Dee cut to the chase with an indignant look. Curious, the viewers were drawn to the story. Lil Dee was a national-level influencer. They were keen to know what could irk him. Not keeping the viewers in long suspense, Lil Dee pulled Kingston over. “This is my friend, Mr. Hacks, fam. He’s the vice COO of the Arcadian branch of Paladia Moose. “Do you see the bruise on his face, fam? “Kaze, the mafia, ordered an attack on him. That’s right, he’s the same mafia who beat me up.” The viewers blew up with rage when they saw Kingston’s bruised face. Kingston was a senior officer of Paladia Moose’s Arcadian region too, so he was a man of power and wealth. Still, Kaze hit him. Kingston started sadfishing.
Lil Dee’s accusation against Rove only worsened the already dire financial situation of the business.Not only was Rove’s online shop boycotted, but its stores were deserted too. While the new storefront in Golden Edge was under a facelift, a group suddenly barged in. “Rove is shit! You didn’t even donate a thing during the city’s disaster. You sure are eager to take the store from Paladia Moose though!” “Go to hell!” “I will never buy anything from your store!” The crowd outside the storefront grew amid the tirade of abuse. The new security captain of Golden Edge led his men to restore order to the place. “Golden Edge and Rove deserve each other!” “Come on. We are never shopping here again.” The emotional crowd walked away. It did not take long for the normally bustling Golden Edge to become empty and deserted. Inside Rove’s store, Hart stared blankly at the trashed entrance. The crowd had been gone for a while, but he was still locked in a trance. “The distri
Jennifer’s nonchalant tone bore a hint of mockery. With the online community tearing into Kaze in the last few days, Hudson Investment Firm also felt the wrath of the public. Jennifer held it against Kaze, and with an opportunity presenting itself, she taunted him. Brushing her sarcastic remark off, Kaze said with a smile, “You sure are eager, Ms. Barwise. I will soon meet your needs.” “You! You’re such a perv, Lee!” On the other end of the line, Jennifer turned red, thinking that Kaze hit on her. “Go to hell!” Jennifer hung up in embarrassment and anger. “This woman is all about the drama.” Kaze shook his head, knowing that Jennifer took things the wrong way. Nevertheless, he did not have time to waste on her. Kaze got into the car and gave Faye a call. “K-Kaze…” Faye’s trembling voice came on the line. Kaze said aloofly, “Do you have everything?” “Yes,” Faye responded right away. “Take the documents and meet me at Desmond’s studio.” Kaze then ended t
Desmond shuddered when Kaze’s piercing gaze fell on him. His several experiences with Kaze had been rather traumatic. Nevertheless, Desmond quickly pulled himself together and sneered. “Do you really think I’m scared of you, Kaze? I dare you to hit me.” He gave Kaze a dirty look before turning to his agent, Emma. “Show the loser what I can do.” Emma nodded and waved at a staff member. Soon, a group of journalists with microphones swarmed into the hall. “You agreed to an interview, at last, Lil Dee. What are your thoughts on donating one billion dollars after the heavy storm hit the city?” “I heard many major labels are looking to make you their spokesperson. Can you share any details with us?” Desmond was popular. The press circled Desmond like sharks. As his agent handled crowd control, Desmond said out loud with a smile, “I might not be a local, but my studio is here. I donated one billion dollars to rebuild the city. “Some local businessmen or chairmen do not e