“What are you going to do, Kaze?” After a momentary daze, Desmond looked up and glared at Kaze. Things were not so bad yet. Since Kaze gave the materials of his tax evasion instead of handing them over to the relevant department, all hope was not lost yet. “What do you think I want to do, Desmond?” Kaze returned the question to Desmond with a smile. Desmond took a deep breath and propped his hands on the ground to rise to his feet. He stood before Kaze. “If you pass the file to me and forget about the whole thing, I promise not to go after you and your wife, Kaze. “I will even clarify to the press that we have reached an agreement.” Pulling himself together, Desmond said composedly, “Besides, I can even promote the companies you are associated with. “Oh, right. Didn’t you want publicity for Rove? I can promote Rove on my live stream and sell its products.“You should know the influence I hold as a nationally recognized influencer. I hold the key to Rove’s survival.”
Desmond stepped back in fright. He looked at Kaze in horror and fury. “So you’re not for it, Kaze? “Do you even understand what I am proposing? You didn’t even consider it.” Desmond just presented Kaze with an offer of a lifetime. The offer was too tempting to refuse. The profit that an influencer of his caliber could bring was enormous. Barely anyone could resist it. However, Kaze remained unfazed. He said indifferently, “You said something similar when endorsing Mountain Dew Resort, Desmond. “But I don’t negotiate with snakes. “Oh, calling you a snake will flatter you. You’re just a dog, all bark and no bite. “All you can fool is a child. “The only thing you need to do now is get on your knees and beg.” Desmond opened his mouth to speak, but then thought better of it, seeing Kaze’s resolve.“Don’t do anything reckless, Kaze. We can always talk about it.” With Kaze pulling out his phone, probably to report him to the authorities, Desmond’s heart sank. Gritti
“I have proof of Desmond’s tax evasion activities. You can send someone to investigate his office.” When Kaze put down the phone, the hall of Desmond’s workplace remained silent. Everybody stared at Kaze in shock. No one expected Kaze to report Desmond to the authorities after what Kingston and Desmond had said. Kaze was a dummy. He sure was headstrong. To think Kaze tried to drag Desmond to hell. Everybody knew that the whole thing had blown out of proportion. Arcadians lived by two codes, which were inevitable. One was death. The other was paying taxes. The IRS was a powerful law enforcement agency. For Kaze to tip them off with his real name, the IRS would surely investigate the matter. Despite Desmond’s multiple backers, the investigation was going to happen. On top of that, Kaze held proof of Desmond’s tax evasion. “You have gone mad, Kaze! Fucking mad!“Do you know what you have done? You’re not just getting me killed. You’re in trouble too!” Feel
“Hand over the evidence, Lee, and we might just spare you.” “Look at yourselves. How dare you try to take our jobs away! We can kill you for pushing our buttons!” Desmond’s staff surrounded Kaze’s group and yelled at them maliciously. Faye and the employees of Rove went weak behind the knees from fear. Desperation drove Desmond’s staff crazy. However, Kaze kept his composure and chuckled. “I beat you up several times, Desmond. “Do you think I can’t handle your staff?” Desmond grimaced. He knew what Kaze was made of. During the disaster relief, Kaze hurled a dozen of Tendon Ltd.’s best security officers into the water. Kaze, on the other hand, was unscathed. “So what if you can fight? You’re too chicken to kill anyone.” Desmond scoffed and took out his phone. “Just surround him. I’ll contract help to kill him.” He had the connection to hire a few experts. Soon, he contacted a few outlaws living in gray zones and put away his phone. “Before my people arrive, h
“W-What? It’s Conan of the Butterworth Queens!” Desmond exclaimed when he heard Kingston calling the young man’s name. He and his staff turned pale. Everybody heard Conan address Kaze with the utmost respect. Why would an heir of the Butterworth Queens take orders from a wife moocher like Kaze? No one could understand. However, that did not matter. Conan was furious to see Kaze surrounded by Desmond’s staff. “How dare you encircle Kaze! “Take them down! I expect everybody to lose a limb.”At the wave of Conan’s arm, his team of suited men charged forward. “Urgh!” “Ow!” “Don’t!” Agonized cries ensued. In less than a minute, those surrounding Kaze collapsed to the ground with a broken leg. Even the press, who stood on the sidelines, gasped. Desmond and Kingston paled in fright. Conan drew close. “So you must be Lil Dee? “You have been stirring shit about Kaze online, bastard.” “Smack!” Conan slapped Desmond in the face. Desmond shuddered without a w
“That’s right. We are on the same page.” “Don’t worry, Mr. Queen.” Several journalists chose to yield to Conan’s authority right away. Some fell into hesitation. The Butterworth Queens may be powerful, but Desmond promised them shares, making the decision tough for them. “Lil Dee, the people with Lee Investment have arrived with the paperwork for the share ownership transfer.” Soon, a senior executive of Lee Investment, together with his subordinates and attorney, appeared at the entrance to the hall. The group became reluctant to enter the place, noticing the sparks flying in the air and Conan’s team of over a hundred suited men. However, Desmond just saw his white knight in shining armor and shouted, “Mr. Lays, hurry up and show our media friends the papers for the share ownership transfer.” Desmond knew that the shares in Lee Investment, far more persuasive than Conan’s empty words, would win the journalist over.Conan pulled a sulky look and was about to speak w
“Bastards! You are all bastards!” Conan lashed out. However, there was nothing he could do about the journalists who had banded together. As they said, these people in the press had friends and connections, maybe not across Arcadia but in most regions. They came together on a common ground, united in their actions. Conan could not possibly go ahead and kill them. Even the Butterworth Queens could not handle all the media outlets if they got in touch with their friends in high places. With Conan blowing up, the individual who spoke on behalf of the press grew smug and pretended to talk out of goodwill. “We don’t want to get into it with you either. We all will be happy if you don’t stand in the way of us making money. “I am Danesh Jetman from Neo-Fi Media. People call my boss, Mia Hunt, the queen of the media in Arcadia. I’m happy to be your acquaintance, Mr. Queen.” Neo-Fi Media was a media giant in Arcadia. The media outlet possessed a powerful voice that wielded gr
“Only the person, who set you up, knows that you were framed, Kaze. “That’s why I know you’re not part of the mafia. You just know a few friends on the street. “But I’m not telling you this to clear your name. “I just want you to be aware of the power of my penmanship. I have the ability to paint you public enemy No. 1. “If you continue to overstep and argue with Lil Dee, I don’t mind writing another article that will destroy you and your wife forever.” That was a lot of smack from Danesh. He acted high and mighty like he held the key to Kaze’s fate. As a media personality, Danesh believed so. The cultured could kill with words, not physical weapons. Words had the power to inflict lasting damage. “You’re so badass, Danesh.” Desmond exclaimed with joy as Danesh took a stand for him. “Hear that, Kaze? “Danesh and all the other journalists are on my side. “Take the hint now, or involvement with the mafia is only the start of your lifelong torment. You will nev