“Yes, sir!” On bended knee, the burly man whipped out his phone, dialed a number, and said glumly, “Mr. Ettinger commands your return.” He then put away the phone and looked at the young man. “Sir, do we need to dispatch more of our men to make the most out of hysterical—”It took a glance from the young man to shut the burly man up. “The Ryokan assassin failed, and we have spooked the enemy. “It’s best to cut our losses before more damage can be done. “Haven’t I taught you that?” Keeping his head down, the burly man replied, “You’re right, sir.” The young man fell into contemplation, his attention no longer on the burly man. Moments later, the young man murmured, “Sanwell Finances is doing a trade of assets with the Glowmoss Powells. Kaze remains the only problem.“A member of the Wells, whose family is tasked in Sanwell Finances’ K Division died in Lilyrose. Rumor has it that Kaze is the killer. “Though Kai is not a key member of the Wells, the family sent a k
“Thank you, Mr. Ettinger.” With his eyes sparkling, the Ryokan assassin groveled at Brad and bent over to pick up the money. Brad flicked his sleeve, and a gun slipped into his palm. Before the assassin knew it, the gun was pressed onto his forehead. “Mr. Ettinger, you—” The assassin grimaced in confusion, but Brad opened fire. “Bang!” The bullet tore through the assassin’s brain with a splatter of blood. He went limp to the ground, his face bearing lingering anger and bitterness. “You can’t even get the job done. Why should I keep you around?” Brad put away his gun with a blank face. Two individuals walked out from behind Brad and cleared the body like it was all in a day’s work.“We should head back to Sunrise City. We can’t stay here anymore.” Brad waved his arm, and the group evacuated along with the assassin’s body. “I have not thanked you for killing the Ryokan man for me, buddy. Why are you in a hurry to leave?” An icy voice resounded when the group step
Brad smirked in contempt. “Let’s not talk about Hannah and Sirius, but we all know how you defeated Magnus, Kaze.“You throw some cash to appease the Viper Queen and get through to her. “I have some good news to share.“Days ago, the Viper Queen issued the Chief Order, granting anyone who can kill you and retrieve the Nether Viper Sword the position as the Viper’s Den’s West State branch leader.“What makes you think we won’t kill you now that you’re without an ally?” Kaze’s eyes glistened ruthlessly. “The Viper Queen? The Chief Order?” Brad said curtly, “Cut the crap. Since you choose to come here, you must have backup, Kaze. Show yourselves.” While talking, Brad tipped his men the wink. His people would cover him when things were not looking right. Brad was not an idiot. In fact, he was cautious and valued his life dearly. He was only sounding Kaze out to see if he had reinforcement. “Backup?” Kaze glanced at Brad and said with a pretentious smile, “I’m enough to
“Oh? Try me.” Kaze took large strides ahead and whipped Brad to the ground before the latter had a chance to pull out his gun. “Crack!” Brad’s leg fractured at the stomp of Kaze’s foot. “Ah!” Brad writhed in agony. “Let Mr. Ettinger go, or we’ll shoot you!” The remaining subordinates drew their weapons. Since Brad was restrained under Kaze’s foot, they were hesitant to open fire. “Bear with me. You’re my pass out.” Kaze got to Brad’s eye level to pat his face before picking him up by the collar. Kaze asked Brad’s subordinates to hand over the Ryokan assassin’s body. Ignoring the guns pointed at him, Kaze took strides out in confidence. “I won’t kill you this time. “Go back and tell your father to send a message to Autumn. I expect an answer. “Otherwise, I don’t mind eliminating the South River branch.” Once outside the villa, Kaze hurled Brad aside. While the subordinates in the back scrambled to break Brad’s fall, Kaze disappeared into the darkness.
“Is he the killer, Mr. Lee?” Don looked at the cold body on the ground in surprise. Kaze had not been gone for long. Yet, he brought the killer’s corpse back. Nevertheless, a dead murderer would not leave many loose ends. Clearly, the killer was acting under orders. Reading his confusion, Kaze said, “Just call it suicide in fear of conviction. “The killer is from Ryokan. I’m sure someone else is behind it, but it’s not the police’s problem. I’ll handle it.” Don knew better than to ask questions. He nodded and instructed his people to take care of the body. Kaze asked, “That reminds me. How are the Quints now?”“Master Quint and Deborah didn’t survive. Three of the dozen bodyguards are in surgery, but the others won’t make it. “We took statements from the other Quint family members and sent them home.” Don shook his head. The Quints took Kaze for granted. They would not be in such a predicament if they had only appreciated him. “Oh, Mr. Lee. I received a ph
“Sigh…” Hector looked at his father’s coffin and sighed without a word. All he could do was spare a moment of silence for his father. Darcy got up and stood in a corner, her expression complicated. Her resentment subsided along with the death of Master Quint. “Good news! I have good news!” Rudy just got off the phone and sprung from the ground, dancing with joy. Before anyone could ask, Rudy said gleefully, “I received word from the Ridgesouth Quints that they are willing to accept us back into the family. “We are welcomed back as the South River branch of the Quints.” The Quints paused for a minute before breaking out in joy. The Ridgesouth Quints were an influential family with a long-standing history.The Quints’ new-found connections with the Ridgesouth Quints would elevate the family’s power and influence. The day had finally come for the Quints. “Dad, did the Ridgesouth Quints name the head of our household?“With Grandpa gone, we needed a family head to
Most ridiculously, the Quints celebrated enthusiastically at the news. As always, the Quints were shallow, only thinking about the perks of relying on the Ridgesouth Quints rather than considering their own contribution. Kaze smiled faintly. “No one but you is up for the task, babe. “The Ridgesouth Quints probably understood what you are made of and want to invest in you.“Don’t worry. The good outweighs the bad for your family to rejoin the main family. Just focus on what you can do. “I will always support you.”Kaze could not read Halford’s intention. They had never met after all. Nevertheless, Kaze concurred with the idea of Darcy integrating the family and establishing themselves in Sunrise City. Kaze needed to take a trip to Sunrise City anyway. It would take him a long time to either purge the Viper’s Den or straighten out matters with the Lees. Kaze could not leave Darcy alone in Lilyrose, so the best way forward was for her to join him there. Besides, Lily
Kaze fell into his thoughts. Winnie presented a legitimate problem. Lilyrose was too small of a place. Even though Lilyrose was elevated to a capital-level city, the development was not in place yet. Besides, growth would not happen overnight. Hence, Kaze nodded. “I agree to move the business core to Riverbank City. I’ll let you decide on the business strategy.“I’ll still transfer the shares to you though.” Winnie asked in confusion, “Why?” “I want to publicly distance myself from Shangrila Group.” Kaze said, “I’ll have a lot of enemies in Riverbank City.“If I don’t break away, people might give Shangrila Group a hard time because of me.“Don’t get me wrong. I will lend a hand when Shangrila Group is in trouble.” Riverbank City was a city where the talent competition was fierce. Kaze would face many obstacles giving the Viper’s Den a good shakedown. Even he had to be on his toes. There was no need to bring Shangrila Group into these conflicts. There was no