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
Conan was worried for Kaze. Unlike his previous encounter with Magnus, Kaze no longer had the Viper Queen’s support.Plus, the news circulating the Viper’s Den had gotten out too. Autumn would appoint anyone capable of killing Kaze as the leader of the West State branch.Hence, Newell had no reservations about attacking Kaze. Kaze let out a faint smile. “Newell is very protective of his son. All you did was beat up the branch leader’s son, and he came all the way here to get even.” “It explains why Scarlet wants me at Mountain Dew Estate. “Come on. Take me there.” Conan was taken aback. “Is it just the two of us, Bro?” “How many more do you want coming along?” Kaze glanced at him and got up with a smile. Conan let out a dry laugh and took to the wheel. Soon, Conan drove Kaze to Mountain Dew Estate. Outside the city borders, Conan started talking about Newell. “Since the Viper’s Den is a shadowy organization operating beyond the bounds of law, its members have
“Apologize?”Kaze eyed Conan. “You’ve been working for me for a while now. “I thought you’d know me better than that.” “I’m sorry, Bro. I…” Conan was at a loss for words. He assumed that Kaze made the trip to Mountain Dew Estate to show the Ettingers the white flag. It dawned on Conan that Kaze would never back down and settle. Kaze was not knuckling under Newell. Instead, Newell was to answer to his son’s actions. If Newell could not provide a satisfactory response, Kaze would likely make a good example out of him. Such was the practice of the God of War. Kaze would bravely face challenges both in war and in life.Conan understood why Draco and Albert bent over backward for Kaze. Power and rank would not bring these hard-nosed characters to their heels. It was charisma. “What’s the public opinion on the Viper’s Den, Conan? “Do you have any intel on Scarlet?” Kaze asked these questions in ponder. Conan replied glumly, “The Viper’s Den doesn’t have a g
Conan disapproved of Kaze and him heading to Mountain Dew Estate. Kaze might be strong, but he was just one man. Conan could barely stand on his two feet in a fair fight. He probably needed Kaze’s protection if a fight broke out. He would be a burden to Kaze. Conan’s sources revealed that Newell brought a large number of men with him from the South River branch.Scarlet was a combat expert too. Kaze could be in danger if Newell and Scarlet were to attack him. Hence, Conan asked, “Should I call for armed backup, Bro?” “No need for that.” Kaze shook his head and said with a smirk, “Attack me? I’ll just make sure they don’t have a chance to.” He would proceed with caution at Mountain Dew Estate. However, it did not mean that Conan needed to call reinforcements. If the situation reached a point of chaos, the backup would not come to any help. Sensing the confidence in Kaze’s tone, Conan said nothing more. The Maybach cruised along the winding mountain path and ar
There were also many young men and women around. They must be the group’s subordinates. These people, with noticeably bulging waistlines, stared at Kaze with malice. “Mr. Ettinger, Kaze Lee is here.” An individual glared at Kaze and cocked his head back to shout at the crowd. “Creak!” The sound of rolling wheels emerged from the crowd, followed by the appearance of a wheelchair being pushed forward.The person in the wheelchair was Brad, whose leg Kaze broke the night before. Brad’s leg was heavily bandaged, and his expression was grim. Nevertheless, he looked up at Kaze with bitter rage in his eyes. Brad’s gaze fleeted past Conan before falling on Kaze. “I didn’t expect you to show up with just one friend.“You’re asking for it. “In that case, I’ll grant you the wish to die. “Even God can’t save you now.” Brad had never resented someone so badly in his entire life. “Don’t worry, Mr. Ettinger. No one can save him from us.” Behind Brad, Griffin of the Wood br
Brad was tempted to have Kaze torn into pieces. In the end, he held himself back. The Viper Queen’s agents were in the yard. Brad knew that Scarlet called Kaze over. It would be disrespectful to Scarlet if he were to kill Kaze. Unless… Conan walked forward and said angrily with his finger up Brad’s nose, “Do you understand the words coming out of my mouth? “Get out of the way before you get another broken leg.” Conan, the heir of the Butterworth Queens, had no reason to fear Brad. He should not wuss out when it mattered if he wanted to work for Kaze. Though outnumbered, Conan should not back down. Brad grimaced, his eyes flickering maliciously. He scoffed and murmured through clenched teeth, “You asked for it, Kaze.” Brad then tipped Griffin the wink. Getting the message, Griffin sent two of his men to destroy the surveillance cameras in the front yard. “Thud!” Brad’s wheelchair flipped over, and he crashed to the ground. “Thump, thump, thump.” Brad sl
“Be a man. Don’t play games, Brad,” Conan hissed through clenched teeth. He flipped out. It never occurred to Conan that the son of the Viper’s Den South River Branch Leader would pull such a tacky stunt. However, Brad turned a deaf ear to Conan and threw himself deeper into his acting. Livid, Conan wanted to pull Brad to his feet, but Kaze said indifferently, “Ignore him, Conan. Let him put on a show.“The son of the Viper’s Den South River Branch Leader is rolling on the ground. You can’t even pay to see a show like this. “It’s the chance of a lifetime. Enjoy the show.” Kaze watched Brad in intrigue, his eyes bearing mockery and sarcasm. He did not count on Brad to pull a fast one on him. Nevertheless, it was all child’s play and a joke to Kaze. The commotion outside startled the people in the chalet. Another group of Viper’s Den agents surged into the yard. Dressed in fine clothes, these people exuded an air of superiority, their noses hung up in arrogance as
Brad knew that Malova set up the meeting between his father, Newell, and the Viper Queens’ direct successor, Scarlet, before Kaze. Grimacing at the sound of Brad’s cries, Malova elbowed her way through the crowd. She scowled when she saw Brad in a state of blood and grime. “What happened to you, Brad? “Who hit you? “Who has the audacity to hit my family?” Malova exploded in rage. Brad was the sole heir to the Ettinger lineage. Hence, Malova doted on her nephew, giving him whatever he wanted. She would not stand by to see her nephew wounded. “Who hit you, Brad? “Identify the person, so I can kill them for you,” Malova said heart-wrenchingly, her expression menacing. Brad pointed at Kaze with a quick smirk. “Lee attacked me, Aunt Malova. “He was the one who broke my leg yesterday too. “He hurled insults at me and threatened to break another of my legs when he arrived. “You can ask Mr. Mangold, Griffin, and the others if you don’t believe me.“Lee is an a