Noticing no argument coming from Kaze, Wesley wiped his tears and snot off with his sleeves. He quickly got up from his knees and shouted at Kaze, “Kaze Lee, how dare you impersonate the branch leader? I knew you were faking it! The branch leader is a prominent figure, even my uncle has to bow to him in person. What makes you, a live-in husband who got kicked out, the branch leader? “You are just a fucking loser who lies and play tricks on people!” Ryna shouted at Kaze, “Get down on your knees and apologize a hundred times, or don’t even think about getting up!” Kaze ignored Ryna and looked at Wesley with a faint smile. “Mr. Gwake, I like you better now, all arrogant and stuff. But aren’t you curious how a loser like me gets to know confidential information about the Viper’s Den? Isn’t the information limited to the top brass only? Yet I got to know such details.” Wesley was burning in rage when he heard Kaze yet what Kaze said next made him hold his anger back. “How did yo
“Lock, let’s catch up another day!” The guests came up with different excuses and left. When they walked out of the VIP room, they would have a good look at Kaze as if they were trying to imprint his face onto their minds. Their eyes at him carried a mix of emotions, between admiration and contempt. They admired him because the young man from Lilyrose seemed more capable than they thought. With just a few words, he was able to scare Wesley down to his knees, crying and begging for mercy before scuttling away. Any other ordinary man having such capabilities would have been a big shot. Unfortunately, Kaze was not familiar with the rules of survival in a big city like Riverbank. Playing tricks and relying on quick wits might work in a small city like Lilyrose but Riverbank was a big playing field with more powerful and elite players; background, resources, and connections were everything. Therefore, based on what Kaze had said, he would never make it in Riverbank. He m
Lock’s words surprised Kaze. With his brows raised, Kaze asked, “Mr. Yemen, who is the benefactor you are talking about?” Lock took a moment to quench his thirst with water and catch a breath. He continued, “I don’t know. I just know that she was a beautiful woman and somehow resembles you. I think she’s your true family.” He referred to the woman as Kaze’s true family because he knew the Lee family was not Kaze’s real family. More precisely, Kaze was an orphan who was trafficked to South River State many years ago and taken in by the Lee family, hence the unfair treatment. The moment Lock mentioned the woman, Ryna got even more agitated. “How dare you mention that again, you jerk! If not because of your stupid compassion, the Lee family won’t even bother to frame you. You shouldn’t call that woman our benefactor. She should help because it’s their family who framed you! “Because of that, our family was almost ruined. And now you are still protecting Kaze? Have you forgot
Cyan felt disgusted when she heard her father saying he wanted her to marry Kaze. Her parents were a loving couple yet her mother threatened to divorce her father because of Kaze. It only amplified her disgust for Kaze. “Please leave. You are not welcome here,” Cyan said coldly as she pointed at the door with her slender and fair fingers. Lock grunted and bellowed, “Cyan, where are your manners? Apologize to Kaze now!” “Mr. Yemen, it’s not Cyan’s fault. It’s mine. I shouldn’t be here in the first place. Thank you for everything, but I don’t think I need it now,” Kaze said. He explained, “Actually, I came to Riverbank to deal with some matters and I already have a place to stay. I don’t want to trouble you guys. If I have the time, I will visit again.” He then glanced at Ryna sitting on the chair, recovering from her anger. He might not have a good impression of her but for Lock’s sake, he said, “Mr. Yemen, the herbal ingredients I brought are all precious stuff that are
The server’s response left Lock’s family stunned. “The bill has been paid for?” Ryna looked at her daughter. “Cyan, give Wesley a call. He must have paid for us.“Wesley is such a nice guy. Even though Kaze pissed him off, he still paid the bill before leaving. We feel bad about it.” Cyan immediately dialed Wesley’s number. “Thank you for footing the bill, Mr. Gwake. My mom told me to apologize to you. I’m sorry about today.” “Huh? Foot the bill? Oh, don’t mention it.” Wesley was confused, not knowing who paid since he left. However, he did not bother to correct Cyan when her family credited him for paying. He said with a smile, “Tell Mrs. Yemen that Bourbon isn’t that big of a deal. I’ll treat your family at a better restaurant.“And one more thing. You might want to suggest to your family to stop hanging out with Kaze. Though I won’t talk about today, word might still get out, and trouble can come knowing.” Wesley could tell that Lock was interested in giving Kaze h
Ryna was taken aback. She smacked her lips enviously and said, “Some VIP must have dined at Bourbon. Their ride is a Rolls Royce. Even Wesley doesn’t own such a fancy car.“I saw someone getting into the car. He looks young. If only Cyan could get to know him.” Lock scoffed. Ryna always wanted more, and she had not even got Wesley in the bag yet. Cyan watched enviously as the Rolls Royce drove away, but she quickly furrowed her brows. Her parents were too good to get a good look. However, she got a feeling that the back of the individual looked very much like Kaze. “That’s impossible.“Kaze is a loser. It can’t possibly be him.” Cyan shook her head violently and put the matter behind her. … “What do you fancy, Bro?” In the Rolls Royce, Conan took a glass of water from the crystal cupholder and gave it to Kaze. The Butterworth Queens ran the biggest automobile dealerships in several states. All car brands sold in the South River State were distributed through the
Miru’s choice to play nice with the Hornbergs was the fastest way to integrate with the local community. Gareth’s impoverished students were not bums. All they were missing was a chance. If Miru could give them a chance, they could hold onto the opportunity and become Miru’s tool to seize territory. “Let her have free rein to do whatever she wants. Get Sven and Wolf to Riverbank to help her.” Kaze waved his arm. He was going to point Miru in the right direction and help her out in secret since Miru was his wife’s best friend. Albert had left Riverbank, so Miru would need Kaze’s help more than ever. Now it seemed that Miru was doing well on her own. Nevertheless, Sven and Wolf needed to be in Riverbank. The two mean killing machines were bored sick sitting in Lilyrose. Now was the time to unleash their potential. “But keep an eye on their well-being and take them back to Lilyrose’s strategic department for scheduled physical examinations. Otherwise, blood will spi
Conan pulled out his phone and showed a few photos to Kaze. “This is Newell’s eldest son, Collier, and second son, Jamie. They are more competent than Brad, who had been spoiled rotten.“They have not only gathered support from within the family, but they secured the backing of influential figures in the South River State branch. “Collier has the support of Josiah Dubb, the deputy chief. Jude Gwake is another deputy chief, but he is on Jamie’s side. “More accurately, they are rubbing each other’s backs. If everything goes through, Collier and Jamie would make Josiah and Jude branch chiefs.” Conan gave an account of the situation. “Do these deputy chiefs need Newell’s sons’ support to become chiefs?” Kaze asked. He glanced at a photograph of Jude, Wesley’s uncle. Conan nodded. “When Newell was alive, the South River branch was audacious enough to confront Magnus and the West State branch.“The Ettingers are highly influential in the South River State. Many skilled men w