“Now!” Niko shouted at his phone before abruptly hanging up. Then, as he stepped back with his hand covering his face, he glared at Kaze with burning rage and grinned viciously. “You little bastard, you are dead now! The only way you can walk out of here alive is if you beat my three bodyguards! Or else this will be where you die!” His tone screamed of murderous intent, no one would doubt his hatred for Kaze. As the young master of the Powell family, the strongest contender for heir, and born with a silver spoon, being slapped twice and seeing the woman he liked kissed in front of him was the biggest insult he could receive. Any ordinary person would want to kill Kaze for this, let alone someone as powerful as Niko. Unlike other ordinary people, Niko had the power to turn his thoughts into actions. Three of his bodyguards were enough to beat up all the security guards of Lefteria Group. It was more than enough as a display of power. The security guards of Lefteria Gro
Miru was slightly surprised when she heard Kaze. It was no secret that Kaze alone beat up Gareth’s three titans, albeit her being skeptical about it. She frowned and said, “I forgot to tell you that the Powell family has a strong influence over Glowmoss’ military. His bodyguards must be veterans on the battlefield. Gareth’s titans are not a match for them…” “Miru, you are right!” Niko interrupted her with a loud call. He continued, “My three bodyguards used to serve the ace team of Glowmoss Foreign Legion. They are no strangers to the battlefield and each of them had more than a hundred lives on their hands.” He then looked at Kaze with the same grin. “Punk, I know the titans that you mentioned. They are just some thugs who have not been on the battlefield. “They might be enough to scare the ordinary people, but my bodyguards can crush them with their fingers. What gave you the confidence to think that you can beat them up?” Miru did some homework on the Powells and learn
The bodyguard’s reaction was indeed of an ace soldier of Glowmoss Foreign Legion. The reaction time was not something common soldiers could rival, yet it did not deter Kaze at all. Kaze countered with a kick of his own. Bang! The kicks clashed in the air. Upon impact, the bodyguard’s expression ashened. His leg started to twist strangely; Kaze remained fine. Bang! Kaze pulled his leg back a little to switch the direction for another kick at the bodyguard’s abdomen. Wham! The bodyguard with a weight of almost 100 kg was sent crashing through the glass door. The glass door shattered as the bodyguard crashed on the ground outside. His body was covered with shards and minor cuts. “Ugh…” The bodyguard finally felt the pain. He groaned as he twisted and twirled on the ground. The pain was not from the shattered glasses. He was a veteran on the battlefield after all, an ace soldier who had been through the brutality of war. The glass door alone was not enough to in
The two bodyguards stared at Kaze with a ferocious grin as they approached the coffee shop’s entrance. Although Kaze succeeded in beating Rayman through a sneak attack, they dared not take him lightly either. The two of them exchanged a tacit gaze and nodded. As brothers-in-arm, they had formed a strong bond with each other. Both of them understood what each other wanted to achieve: one strike to take down Kaze so that he would not have the chance to fight back. “I said, you guys won’t even make it through the door,” Kaze said. He stepped forward and blocked the entrance. “Die!” the bodyguards shouted at him. They each threw a punch at Kaze but were caught easily. Kaze grabbed each of their fists and twisted them, incapacitating them. “Damn it!” The two bodyguards did not expect to be caught so easily. As their expressions ashened, they tried to pull their fists away while throwing a kick at Kaze. Unfortunately, it was already too late. Before they could eff
He who understood the times was a true hero. He who understood the times was a true hero… Niko tried his best to convince himself that surrendering was necessary. As the young master of the Powell family, he was born with a silver spoon and enjoyed a prestigious life, yet he was forced to kneel before Kaze. It was the biggest insult in his life. “I-I am sorry! I shouldn’t have called you useless, I shouldn't have asked you to leave, please…” He crawled up to Kaze and begged for mercy. He could feel Miru’s contemptuous gaze at his back but he had to turn a blind eye. Compared to his life, a woman was nothing. Slap! Kaze slapped him on the face, causing his head to hit the floor. Niko grunted in pain but he dared not cry out loud. Kaze squatted in front of him and then tapped his face. “Out of all the young masters that I have slapped, you are the smartest. If you have more time to grow, you will surely become a great man.” Niko did not feel happy at all when
“What did I do? I didn’t do anything, I just moved my lips.” Miru erupted in anger when she heard Kaze. “Kaze Lee! You’re asking for it!” she bellowed and stomped her foot. Kaze raised his hands, surrendering. “Okay, okay! It’s just a joke. Don't worry, I won’t tell another soul. I only love Darcy and have no thoughts about you. Please don’t take it the wrong way either.” “Wrong way? That’s a wrong thought!” Miru was upset and vexed when he saw the serious look on Kaze's face as he declared his love for Darcy. Kaze was perplexed by her huge reaction. “Isn’t it? Otherwise, it doesn’t explain why you reacted so strongly. It’s not like you are stealing something, so don’t sweat about it. Nothing will happen between us.” Had Miru not known about how strong Kaze was, she would have slapped his mouth off. “I just don’t want to get involved in whatever nonsense you are up to!” Miru grumbled. She then scoffed. “Don’t be so confident about yourself. There’s no way I would have
Despite feeling embarrassed, Niko told Sonny what happened. They would soon find out about it anyway, so there was no reason for him to keep the truth from them. Sonny shook his head as he looked at Niko, who looked miserable. He managed to hold his laughter since Niko was his master’s nephew. He said, “Kaze Lee is indeed a powerful opponent. He easily crippled all three of your bodyguards. Now it seems only Antovan and Gustav can take him down.” Even after learning what happened, Sonny was still confident in Gunter’s men, Antovan and Gustav. The two of them formed a part of the Three Great Legati, incomparable to Niko’s bodyguards. With that, Sonny with overflowing murderous intent said, “We can use this incident to accuse Kaze Lee of hurting a foreign personnel. Then, Gustav and Antovan can have a reason to destroy him.” “No!” Niko said immediately. “Sonny, I was able to escape alive because Kaze Lee forced me to kneel and apologize. It’s the biggest insult in my life
Cosmo already got news of Kaze crippling Niko’s bodyguards. Assuming that Niko wanted revenge, he came over instantly. “Cosmo, you are just in time. I need your help with this…” Niko did not care about being the laughing stock and asked for Cosmo’s opinion. Cosmo said, “Kaze and his wife are deeply rooted here in Lilyrose. The three first-tier families, Vikrom, Logman, and Joestar, are his loyal followers. “Why don’t you go after them first? You can focus on clipping Kaze’s wings and isolate him. Vicky from the Vikrom family is known for her beauty. She might not have rivaled the Four Beauties of Lilyrose, but she has her own charms. “If you two are interested, you can have some fun with her as well,” Cosmo said with an evil grin. “Four Beauties of Lilyrose? Who are they?” Niko and Sonny were seasoned playboys. They were naturally interested in knowing who the most beautiful women in the city were. With lust gleaming in his eyes, Cosmo said, “The Four Beauties of Lily
Picking up on Lock’s worry, Snow said indifferently, “Don’t worry, Mr. Yemen. I’m not here to make her pay.“I want to make a deal with her if you could pass the message along.“She will meet with me.” … Minutes later, Snow went into Villa No. 13 on her own. The bright and cheerful villa was now a dark and gloomy funeral hall. Mika’s black-and-white portrait was placed right in the center. As her death was unexpected, an old photo was used for the memorial. Mika’s radiant smile in the photo appeared eerie against the somber atmosphere. A large flower wreath was placed beneath the portrait, and a woman in mourning kneeled next to the picture. Snow could tell that the woman was relatively young, probably in her forties from her side profile. Even without makeup, the woman was nicely put together. She had taken good care of herself. The woman was Mika’s mother, Ebi. Ebi migrated to Cousbank and became a Ryokanian citizen. Upon learning of her daughter’s death, Ebi
“The first villa I ever own. I haven’t stayed here for long, and now it’s a place of mourning.” Cyan had no words. Mika’s mother was Ebi Wise. She was so unreasonable and made such a scene that the Yemens had no choice but to comply.As always, Cyan shifted the blame on Kaze. “Why hasn’t Kaze admitted to his crimes? Does he think that by denying the truth, he can escape from the law?“He should just confess and conduct the funeral at his Villa No. 9.“Only then can Mika rest easy.” The police condoned Villa No. 9 off to collect evidence. Cyan believed that Kaze’s refusal to admit his crimes was why Villa No. 9 was still closed off. Hence, Ebi used the Yemens’ place to mourn instead. Ryna glared at her husband. “It’s all your fault, Lock. Cyan and I disapproved of the bastard coming to the house, but you had to uphold your duty as a mentor. “What did that get you? Look what your student did to us in return.” Annoyed, Lock shouted, “That’s enough. I won’t ever bring hi
Collier knew Buffy had a point. Still, he said in frustration, “Fuck! I can’t just let these people make up stories about the branch leader.” Buffy sighed helplessly, not knowing what to say. Ever since Kaze’s arrest, Buffy had been keeping an eye on things. She wanted to pay a visit to the state police department. However, she dropped that thought upon learning that Darcy was there. Nothing was going on between Buffy and Kaze. However, Buffy would not face Darcy with a clear conscience. “Wow! Where did the money come from?” While the pair strategized, a cry burst out of the crowd. Collier and Buffy looked over to find some individuals clenching bags. The zippers of these bags came undone, and cash fell out as these people moved through the crowd. The banknotes were scattered far and wide. “Oh, my gawd! Uleanian dollars!” “Wow! Look at all the Uleanian dollars!” Somebody bent over to pick the money up. After a good look, the person turned flushed with thrill.
As the public watched in disbelief, the group of elderly individuals unfurled white banners and began protesting. “Where’s the justice? A young life is lost.”“Murderers must pay!” “Kaze Lee, you took my daughter’s life!” “Kaze Lee, the husband of Sky Ocean Corporation’s chairwoman, is a scumbag.” … The haunting messages on the white banners drew a lot of attention. Large projector screens, hung on the sides of the buses, played photo collages of Mika and footage of Kaze’s arrest. The group painted a picture of a pretty young woman killing herself after a man forced himself on her. The dramatic scene stirred a lot of emotions and curiosity. With attention drawn, many tourists pulled out their phones. Several older women wailed into megaphones, “Kaze is the devil! He must be punished for taking my daughter’s life!” Their grief and anger were heart-wrenching. As a crowd built, pamphlets were handed out to describe Kaze’s alleged harm to Mika. News of the incide
Aiden grimaced. Despite his great offer, Snow and Darcy turned him down. He was unhappy and jealous of Kaze. “I don’t really know Darcy, but Snow is an interesting woman. “Out of all the socialites I’ve met, she has character and a mind of her own. “She was worked up about getting Kaze out of the spot, but when I proposed that they had dinner with me, she refused without hesitation. “I doubt this has anything to do with love. She has so much trust in Kaze that he can turn things around no matter what. “I don’t understand where this trust stems from, but it’s something we shouldn’t neglect.” Aiden looked grim. Though Snow’s confidence in Kaze was puzzling, Aiden did not like it one bit. Kaze was just a loser. He did not deserve a woman like Snow. He was caught in a hopeless situation. This time, the Ryokanians and the Krads worked together to set him up. Mika’s death had attracted the attention of the Ryokanian government. Given the international implications of
“We have to assess the situation and plan accordingly. “Our goal is to remove Kent from office. Worst comes to worst, we can make Kaze give up on the piece of land.” Reiko lived up to her reputation as part of the Refined Blade. It did not take her long to pull herself together. She quickly determined a strategy. After a sip of her drink, Reiko said in a flat tone, “We can’t tell whether Wallace’s involvement in Kaze’s case is a good or bad thing yet. “He can stop Kent from butting in and keep Kaze with the state police. “On the other hand, we must slow down and stop all other operations. We cannot afford to make any mistakes.“We cannot underestimate Wallace. We risk losing everything if he catches us.” Aiden nodded, agreeing with Reiko’s perspective. “Ms. Hara, the evidence we provided to the state police is solid but not airtight. It won’t be difficult for Kaze to discredit it if he looks hard enough. “We pushed the investigation to focus on Kaze. The police simp
Aiden broke out in a cold sweat when he remembered losing Crown Tower at the auction. He said solemnly, “I’m sorry, Ms. Hara. The fault lies in me.”“I love a strong and powerful man who can handle me, Mr. Krad. I don’t need a rash man who can’t think straight.” Reiko grabbed a towel and wiped every inch of Aiden’s body. Her fingers coasted along Aiden’s Adam’s apple, and she said indifferently, “You better ask us before you make the next move. Otherwise, you might lose the chance to work with us again.” Aiden gritted his teeth and said nothing. Dropping the attitude, Aiden was as meek as a kitten in front of Reiko.He was usually the one getting handsy with Reiko. By the time Reiko withdrew her arm, Aiden’s expression had hardened. He read between the lines. Reiko talked about dropping him, not the Krads. In other words, Reiko could go to another member of the Krads to collaborate. Aiden’s competition was within his family. He aimed to be the top of his family.
Aiden’s words trailed off. The Ryokanians were never out to get Kaze. They were trying to bring Kent down through Kaze. The only conflict between Kaze and the Ryokanians was business rivalry, and there was no reason to escalate negotiable deals to a personal level. Kent was a different story. He was the mayor of Riverbank. He passed the bills for policies. One policy could decide the fate of a business. Kent’s policies could eliminate the Ryokanian presence in Riverbank. Kent must die. The Ryokanians could get Kaze out of the picture. If necessary, they could call it a truce with him too. That was what the Ryokanians thought. There was a fundamental difference between the Ryokanians’ attitude toward Kaze and Kent. The only thing on Aiden’s mind was to get rid of Kaze. Aiden simply took hits at Kent because the latter was Kaze’s supporter. He and the Ryokanians were after different things. Due to the lack of transparency in their communication, the plan had gon
Aiden chuckled in delight and grabbed Reiko’s hand to pull her close. He sniffed her hand and said with a manic laugh, “Don’t worry, Ms. Hara. I will get you Crown Tower before killing him. “Hahaha! He’s just a loser. What does he have to compete with me?” Aiden gripped Reiko’s hand and threw his head back to guffaw. “Splash!” Reiko raised her hand and poured her drink on Aiden. Aiden choked on the drink, interrupting his laughter.“Cough, cough.” It took Aiden a while to get over it. He shot an angry look at Reiko and shouted, “Have you lost it, Reiko?” Aiden was surprised to see Reiko looking rather aloof. Reiko had always clung to him, catering to all his needs since they met. She made him feel like a king. Yet now, Reiko caught him off guard by turning on him. Aiden had no idea what was going on. “You have some explaining to do, bitch,” Aiden grabbed a towel to wipe his face while uttering furiously. Unfazed by Aiden’s temper, Reiko said with a blank face,