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
“Run? “Come on. I dare you to do it again.” The burly man whipped his hand across Hannah’s face again. Beaten senseless, Hannah cried in utter despair. She looked completely disheveled. “The once rising star of the Viper’s Den West State branch has been reduced to this,” Conan muttered. Since Hannah tried to kill Kaze to avenge Magnus, Conan had no intention of getting involved. The other patrons watched on the sidelines. Though they were horrified by the brutality inflicted on the woman, they dared not speak out against the arrogant bunch. The leader approached Hannah and stomped her, causing her to cry out in pain. “Do you actually think you’re the deputy of the Viper’s Den South River State branch, you piece of shit? “Talk about the most promising member of the Viper’s Den West State branch. You’re nothing to Mr. Ettinger. “You’re lucky that Mr. Ettinger fancies you.“Given your position as deputy chief, if you served Mr. Ettinger well and handed over the shares
“I told you to get lost, boy. How dare you stay? Is the food that good? I’ll give you your money’s worth.” Before Hux could grab Kaze’s shoulder, the latter slid a butter knife back. “Swoosh!” The butter knife pierced through Hux’s hand and plunged into his shoulder before he could scream in pain. His white shirt was stained with blood. “Ow!” Hux let out a harrowing cry, his arm contorted and pinned to his shoulder. “You’re noisy.” Kaze pulled a punch, sending Hux flying to the ground in a pool of blood. Acting like nothing ever happened, Kaze continued dining. “Clean the restaurant up, pay the restaurant owner’s medical bill, and the woman stays. The rest of you can leave.” He spoke nonchalantly as if driving out flies.“Hiss!” Gasps filled the air. The burly man became the leader of the group because he was the best fighter. However, the young man was able to incapacitate the burly leader brutally while staying seated throughout. They looked at the expo
“I’m talking to you, boy!” Hux shouted infuriatingly. When Hux threatened Kaze, the latter acted like nothing ever happened and continued eating. Hux was insulted by Kaze’s disregard. Kaze would not be able to stay so calm unless he looked down on Hux. Hux was frustrated, unable to understand where Kaze’s confidence stemmed from. Kaze was just a tough guy from out of town. He could not possibly be invincible, especially in a place like Riverbank. Without looking up, Kaze ate and said indifferently, “Since you don’t want to take the easy way out, I’ll have to up the ante. “Seeing that you ruined my appetite, you’ll have to pay me 10 million dollars and apologize alongside the previous terms. You have half an hour to get the money. “Otherwise, you can forget about leaving.” Hux was taken aback at first. He quickly sneered. “Did money get to your head?” “Vroom.” The roar of car engines outside was getting closer.The quiet street was filled with noise. Soon, the n