“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
When Kaze was revealed to be the new mayor, the three families were the happiest and celebrated the most. The Lilyrose New City project was currently under development and Kaze had absolute control over it. As Kaze’s loyal followers, they ought to get a share of the big pie. “Yes. I already knew a long time ago,” Bernard said with a smile and a nod. He even knew Kaze’s other identities but he could not share them with his family. “Who would have thought Kaze Lee would rise to power? Back then, everyone laughed at the Quints for getting themselves a live-in son-in-law, but now they struck gold.” “Yeah. If Kaze Lee is our family’s son-in-law, that would be great. Vicky is also a beautiful girl.” As the family chatted, the topic naturally shifted to Vicky. Vicky had been quiet during the meeting. When the family mentioned Kaze, her pupils dilated. Someone joked. “Vicky, we introduced many handsome young men to you yet you don’t even look at them. Have you actually fallen
Everyone in the living hall gasped when they heard Cosmo’s introduction. Even Bernard, who had experienced the ups and downs of life, stared with widened eyes, his expression cloudy. Niko and Sonny were not the reason they were afraid but the family behind them and the powerful Gunter Powell. The Vikroms had already gotten news about Gunter Powell’s arrival in Arcadia, seeking vengeance for Gareth. Following his arrival, the history of the Powell family and Gunter was known by everyone in Lilyrose. The Powells were a noble family of Arcadian descent in Glowmoss. Gunter served as a high-ranking officer in the Glowmoss military and fought on the foreign battlefield. Be it the Powells or Gunter himself, a small family like the Vikroms would not dare to defy them. Bernard was surprised that the Powells would visit his place as the first stop in Lilyrose. It was anything but good. It was no secret that the Vikroms served Kaze as his loyal followers. If the Powells came k
Bernard continued to stray from the topic. He tried his best not to answer Niko’s question and lowered himself so humbly that Niko would not give him any trouble. Niko grunted and then shot a glance at Sonny. Sonny had been staring at Vicky the moment he sat down. When he got the gaze, he got up and went over to Vicky, scrutinizing her from top to bottom. “I bet you are Mr. Vikrom’s daughter.” The invasive gaze made Vicky uncomfortable. However, she saw her father’s signal, so she took a deep breath and said, “You can call me Vicky.” Sonny nodded. “I heard you are one of the most beautiful girls in Lilyrose. It seems like you are more beautiful than rumored. “How about I make you a proposition? I followed my master to Arcadia but I am short of a woman to serve me. From now on, you can be my woman.” Sonny sounded tyrannical and condescending as if his request was sympathy to a beggar. He also made it sound like it was Vicky’s honor to be able to serve him. However, i
Vane twitched and twirled after he fell, blood spewed from his mouth and nose. In just a few moments, he bled a puddle and had lost consciousness. Seeing this, Sonny frowned. “Gus, I told you not to kill, why didn’t you hold back?” “I didn’t kill the monkey, I just knocked him out. Probably comatose,” Gustav said in a muffled voice. Sonny clicked his tongue and pursed his lips. “I didn’t ask you to make a mess. Look at the blood. Tsk.” The entire Vikrom family heard the conversation between the two and it made them gasp in fear. Based on their conversation, it was clear that Sonny and the gang showed no respect for human lives. Killing a man would be as casual as squashing an ant. The reason why Vane was not killed on the spot was because Sonny did not want to make a mess. Despite this, Vane was probably comatose and might have to spend the rest of his life bedridden, which would be as good as dead. “Vane!” Vane’s father, Baxter, was shocked. Eyes bloodshot, he
Following Sonny’s hysterical laugh, the Vikroms were silenced by fear and shock. Vicky was frustrated. She clenched her teeth tightly and said coldly, “I'd rather die than…” “Vicky!” Bernard quickly stopped his daughter before she could finish. He knew that a person like Sonny, who was not afraid of the law, could never be threatened by mere words. If Vicky continued to provoke him, he would only hit back harder. Sonny had countless methods to force Vicky to comply, such as threatening her with the lives of her family. Bernard went up to Sonny and timidly said, “Young Master Sonny, my daughter has been terribly spoiled since young. Not only does she not know how to serve, but she’s also not gentle or caring. She can’t possibly fit the role. “I have another idea. Since our family has a media company that focuses on livestream, we have some connections. We can arrange for a beautiful streamer to accompany you!” The other family members nodded. “Exactly! Young Master Son
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,