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
Collier treated his subordinates however he pleased. He whipped his hand across Hux’s face several times in front of his men. “The face is the last place you should hit. How am I supposed to get it on with that chick after you bruised her face? “I want to kill you, you useless piece of shit.” Collier smacked Hux’s face. Hux backed away in embarrassment and anger. However, he could not retaliate against someone like Collier. Hux pulled out a napkin and handed it to Collier before uttering ingratiatingly, “I was wrong, Mr. Ettinger. I failed you.“We have a tiny issue. Two big men from out of town tried to be the hero. They hit me and demanded we leave Hannah alone. They wanted 10 million dollars and an apology as compensation too.“Otherwise, he wants us dead.“They wouldn’t let things go even when I used your name.” Hux pointed at Kaze, exaggerating the story to infuriate Collier. Collier had all the reasons in the world to hit and insult Hux. However, Kaze was fr
Conan pulled out two tissues without being asked. Kaze took the tissues and wiped his mouth while saying aloofly, “Mr. Ettinger, right? “Here’s your last chance to leave Hannah and 10 million dollars here. “You can get down on your knees and apologize before leaving. “This is my promise to you, or you’re not walking out of here today.” Kaze stressed. “Here’s something to note. I expect an apology from you.” “Oh, my…” The group with Collier burst into laughter. They sneered at Kaze. If Collier was not there, they could understand Kaze’s bragging. The point was Collier was present. Yet, Kaze challenged Collier’s authority, demanding him to apologize. The group had seen plenty of people showing off before but none as desperate as Kaze. “Ha! I won’t be able to walk out of here?“That’s a big claim to make.” Amused, Collier drew close and smacked Conan in the head. “Get out of the way. I need a talk with your leader.” Conan glanced at Collier like he was an id
“I’m going to kill you,” the burly man shouted menacingly. Before he could pull the trigger, Conan rammed into his chest and threw the man to the ground. While the man shrieked in horror, Conan snatched the weapon out of his hands and gained possession. “Not bad. You have been training well.” Kaze sat there with a faint smile. Conan was nothing but a street punk before. He lacked formal fighting training and was physically frail. Given the nature of Kaze’s work, danger was a constant threat. Kaze did not expect him to be an Olympic fighter, but he should be able to keep himself safe. Hence, Conan had been training hard under a strict teacher. Today was the day Conan would see if his training paid off. “Do you think you’re all that for having a firearm?” Conan smashed the gun on the burly man’s chin. “Smack!” The burly man lost a few teeth and grunted before passing out. The crowd stared at Conan, their eyes wide. Conan was wimpy a minute ago. Out of the bl
“Argh!” Collier let out a harrowing cry. He shook his head violently and contorted at the excruciating pain. No one expected Kaze to assault Collier. He was brutal at it. The butter knife cut through Collier’s hand. The crowd empathized with Collier’s pain. “Why do this to yourself, Mr. Ettinger? “You could have agreed to my terms and walked out here without a hitch. Why must you make me hurt you? “You suffered for nothing,” Kaze said with a faint smile while slapping Collier’s face. “I-I…” Collier trembled and looked at Kaze in fear. His arrogance and insolence disappeared there and then. The fact that he was the young heir of the Ettingers and the deputy chief of the South River branch did not matter. He knew that his life was in Kaze’s hands. Besides, Kaze did not see him as a threat. Kaze’s brutality said enough. He was nonchalant throughout and attacked without warning. Kaze was vicious. “Let Mr. Ettinger go.” “Unhand boss!” Coming back to