“Alright then. Go back and tell Autumn that I’ll lead the West State branch for now.” Kaze could not watch as the five strongest nations stirred up trouble in Arcadia. The Viper Queen sure knew him like the back of her hand. Relieved, Scarlet excused herself and left the mayor’s office in Lilyrose. Kaze summoned Caleb and asked, “Does Don have any progress on Gareth’s case?” “Nothing so far.” Caleb said with a wry smile, “The perpetrator covered their tracks well. With Magnus dead too, the police are feeling the strain.” “I have their backs. Just tell Don to keep digging.” Kaze waved his arm. He got up and left the office. “Are you Kaze?” Kaze walked out of the mayor’s office, only to be surrounded by a group. The group, who were dressed in black, looked callous. When Sirius brought his team to block anyone from leaving the mayor’s office, Kaze sliced off the arm of each individual. Kaze did not expect them to lay another siege. He sized up the unwelcome g
Soon, the word went around, saying that Kaze staged the auctioning of the Nether Viper Sword to give the Viper Queen money in seeking forgiveness. It now made sense why the Viper Queen stood by Kaze during the auction. Only, some found that Magnus died in vain. The Viper Queen turned her back on the West State branch leader for over 10 billion dollars. … Putting away the Nether Viper Sword, Kaze returned to Horizon Mirror Mansion. Kaze could hear the cheerful laughter inside before entering. He stepped inside with a smile. “Good news, I hear?” “Kaze, I’m guaranteed an admission spot in college!” Rose rushed over to hold Kaze’s arm, her face blushing with excitement. The family watched gleefully, not finding the affection between Rose and Kaze inappropriate at all. Rose was still a baby to the family. “Oh, congrats. Which college?” Kaze asked with a smile. As far as he knew, Rose was in one of the best high schools in the South River State. The students in th
Nelson served in the military. While he might hold power, the income was not much. Kaze flaunted his money for once just to tick Nelson off. “Thank you, Kaze.” Rose jumped for joy. Nelson grimaced and scoffed without another word. After all, Kaze was helping his daughter. He knew that Kaze was far from the loser he was before. Later, Kaze contacted the owner of Dynasty Hotel to get the best private lounge. The next day soon arrived. Rose’s family and the extended family showed up at the hotel on time. It did not take long for South River University’s admission group to arrive. The group was led by a young, beautiful, and intelligent woman in professional attire. The young woman, Mandy Yipz, was the leader of the admission teams sent by South River University. “Huh? Kaze?” Before Nelson even introduced Kaze, Mandy stared at the latter in shock. She scowled. Though she quickly covered her facial expression, her hostility was apparent. Kaze frowned. “Hell
In Mandy’s opinion, she would not be in the horrible position if Kaze had not turned the tide. Since she did not want to cross her former superiors at Sunrise News, she directed all the hatred and resentment on Kaze. Despite Mandy’s attempt to mask her feelings, everybody could still feel her hostility toward Kaze. Mandy was not friendly to Kaze. Worried about her niece’s future, Agnes smoothed things over with a smile. “You flatter him, Ms. Yipz. My son-in-law can’t beat you. He’s just here to fill a spot and lighten the mood. He was supposed to come with us. “Should I just tell him to leave, Ms. Yipz?” The group regretted letting Kaze come along. They did not know that Mandy would have a problem with Kaze. The observation was just a formality, but Kaze’s presence might just ruin Rose’s chances of getting into the university. Agnes did not care about Kaze and even told him to leave. Mandy hid the glee behind her eyes. As she had reported about Kaze, she did her
Agnes dragged Kaze to the side for a warning. “Think before you talk. I won’t forgive you if you ruin Rose’s chances of university admission.” The group told Kaze not to screw things for Rose before heading outside to wait. The private lounge, which was in fact a suite, was huge. Mandy went to the couch and sat down with her legs crossed before sizing Kaze up. She said amusedly, “I didn’t expect to meet you under such circumstances, Mr. Lee. “I hold the power to enroll Rose into the university. What do you have to say?” Kaze answered indifferently, “I have nothing much to say. Rose has always been an excellent young lady. She demonstrates strong determination in her studies and character. She has no vices.“Just handle this by the book, Ms. Yipz. No need to consider my feelings.” Kaze texted Snow to find out about Mandy during lunch. Snow had already equipped Kaze with information on Mandy. Mandy was the former ace reporter at Sunrise News. After she was fired due to h
To be fair, the male facilitators were grateful to Kaze. If Kaze had not gotten Mandy fired, they would never have her as their head of admission. Nevertheless, the gratitude did not stop the male facilitators from sucking up to Mandy and vilifying Kaze. Sure, Kaze had some power because he was a chairman. However, the male facilitators worked at a university, and Kaze’s connections could not threaten their jobs. Mandy was smug that her bootlickers tore Kaze a new one. “You were lucky to stumble upon evidence of Lil Dee’s tax evasion, Lee. Otherwise, the public would still have you on a witch hunt. “You cost me my job, and I’m supposed to consider your feelings?“I don’t know what gave you the confidence to think so. “I wouldn’t waste my time on a nobody like you. “You’re a loser. You got lucky to find a wife you could mooch on. “Otherwise, you’d be out on the streets begging for food by now.” Mandy dressed Kaze down. She wanted to strip Kaze of his dignity un
“I don’t.” Mandy nodded and glanced at her phone before asking, “I heard that the Sunrise Lees disowned you.” Kaze frowned but nodded. “That’s right.” “You ended up in Lilyrose and married into the Quint family?” “That’s right.” “The Sunrise Lees practice strict traditions. It’s said that you were kicked out because you committed an offense. “You mooched off your wife, and when you started to build power and riches, you delivered a gravestone to the Lees, demanding they apologize on their knees in Lilyrose even though they raised you.“A shameless and ungrateful man like you do not deserve our time. “South River University strives on its strict values. We don’t just accept any students. Given your situation, I think it is necessary for the school to reconsider whether to accept Rose as a student.” The harsh criticism came out of Mandy’s mouth. In the end, Mandy launched a personal attack on Kaze. Even the nearby bootlickers thought Mandy had gone overboard. They wo
“Besides, didn’t I prove that already?” Kaze looked at Mandy with a smile. His composure got on Mandy’s last nerves. With nothing getting through to Kaze, Mandy felt like her attacks were going nowhere. “Keep up with the act, Lee.“Either way, you can’t hide your insecurities. “You have money, but money can’t buy education, at least not to us. You can’t win us with your money. “You must be dreaming to think you can interfere in South River University’s affairs.” Mandy sneered and waved at one of the bootlickers. “Go and get a basin of water from the hotel staff.” The bootlicker was stunned. Though confused, the bootlicker went to fetch a basin of water. Mandy returned to the couch and removed her stilettos. The bootlickers stared at her feet fervently. The basin was to wash Mandy’s feet. “Should I help you, Ms. Yipz?” Mandy ignored him and smirked at Kaze. “Scared now, Lee?“If you want me to spare Rose, get your ass over here and give me a foot rub. You c