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
However, Malova and her people read Brad’s performance differently. Malova made a face. Her loyal subordinates glared at Kaze murderously. Kaze was asking for it. The Ettingers had always been a dominant player in Riverbank City. Yet, the sole heir of the Ettingers had just been humiliated. The insult would follow the Ettingers and mar their leadership unless they killed Kaze.“Get him, ma’am!” “Kaze Lee is too cocky. We must make him pay!” “How dare he challenge the Ettingers! We’ll show him!” “Even if we kill him right under the chief delegate’s nose, she won’t say anything.” Malova’s confidantes clamored aggressively. They would not hesitate to kill at Malova’s order. Sitting on the ground, Brad let out a smug and wicked grin. That was the end of his performance. The next thing to do was wait and see who would strike Kaze. Brad had it in the bag. There was no way he could lose. “You…” With everybody going against Kaze, Conan needed to say something.
“Don’t just stand there, Lee. Kneel!” “Why don’t you take a good look at yourself? What makes you think you can go against the Ettingers?” “He doesn’t know his place.” The Ettingers’ minions mocked Kaze. To them, Kaze was a sitting duck. There was no escape for Kaze. He wanted to humiliate Kaze and strip him of his pride. Malova let out an assertive smirk. “This is what you get for hurting Brad, bastard.“Maybe you should stop messing with the wrong people in your next life if there is one.” “In my next life?” Kaze grinned. “Is this what you’re after, Malova? Your nephew put on a show by crying, rolling on the ground, and throwing a fit. “Is it all to give you an excuse to kill me?” Malova sneered in disdain. “Say whatever you want, bastard. Nothing will change the outcome today. “What good will it do you to explain? When you’re dead, no one will stick up for you.” Kaze shook his head. “No, you got the wrong idea. “All I’m trying to say is you didn’t have to
“Kaze is up to his old tricks again. He’s holding me hostage to get away. He won’t do anything to me. “The incident last night won’t happen again. “Don’t hesitate, Aunt Malova. Just open fire.” Conan’s blood ran cold. He did not expect Brad to risk it all. “What makes you think I won’t do anything to you?” Kaze suddenly spoke. His voice bore a chilling aloofness. Brad smirked. “Try me—” Kaze lifted his foot and landed it on Brad’s throat. “Crack!” Brad’s defiant face went stiff. His eyes flickered in disbelief, confusion, resentment, and bitterness until the lights finally went out. Brad died in disbelief that Kaze would murder him in front of his aunt and family.He belonged to the Ettinger family. His father was the Viper’s Den South River Branch Leader, his uncle was the Viper’s Den West State Branch Deputy, and his aunt rubbed shoulders with many highly ranked members. Brad’s family held sway in the South River State. Yet, Kaze killed him with a si