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
“We don’t have to talk about Hannah. It hasn’t been a few days since she arrived in Riverbank. She’s handicapped and can barely stand on her two feet. The members of the South River State branch don’t take her seriously.” Kaze shook his head when thinking about the woman he crippled. Truth be told, he would have been impressed with Hannah if they had not taken opposing stances. After Gareth died, she confronted Kaze directly for revenge, unlike Sirius who resorted to underhanded tactics.When Hannah realized that Kaze did not kill Gareth, she even gave him a heads-up. Putting aside their differences, Kaze could say that Hannah had a strong personality. The server served the food. They ordered side dishes together with the trout. The chef brought out the best of these raw ingredients, leaving Kaze craving for more. “We can eat and talk.” Kaze told Conan to help himself and grabbed his cutlery. “The Ettingers are the key to gaining control of the South River State br
“Strangely, this woman used to be active in public, running the Ettingers’ business. She’s the perfect wife behind Newell. “But after Newell’s passing, his wife simply started staying out of the limelight. It looks like she’s disinterested in power.” Kaze frowned. “You overlooked such an important individual.” “I’m sorry, Kaze. My negligence is to be blamed,” Conan responded right away. Kaze went back to eating. “Keep an eye on her. I think she’s the same type as Camden.” “Yes.” Conan nodded, and his attention soon went to a woman who walked in. Kaze took a glance as a masked woman in a dress entered the restaurant. The woman looked around. Her eyes widened in shock when her gaze fell on Kaze. “The woman looks familiar, Kaze,” Conan murmured while putting his guard up. Noticing the woman’s response to seeing Kaze, Conan was worried she might be an enemy. Without looking up, Kaze continued to dine and replied indifferently, “It’s Hannah.” Speak of the devil, t
Kaze knew of Four Ocean Commerce Guild. He had several encounters with the members of Four Ocean Commerce Guild in Lilyrose. Four Ocean Commerce Guild once tried to recruit Lilyrose Commerce Guild, but Kaze and Darcy put a stop to that. Kaze heard from Ryna back at Bourbon that Lock was nearly buried alive in concrete due to a business conflict with Four Ocean Commerce Guild. The supposed charitable man was not as kind as rumored. Teddy, the president of Four Ocean Commerce Guild appeared to be highly influential in the South River State. The restaurant owner brought Teddy up to scare the unwelcome customers away. “Oh, so Mr. Crow enjoys dining here, huh?” With the restaurant owner lighting the cigarette, the burly man drew a puff. The restaurant owner nodded. “That’s right. If you could—” “Smack!” The burly man slapped the restaurant owner. “Wham!” The restaurant owner’s plump build hit the ground with a loud thud. As blood bleed out of his nose, he held his