When Zenika saw the frosty look on Luis’ face, she knew Kaze would suffer his wrath tonight. She left the crowd and went over to the corner with a frosty look. “Rose, what are you doing? Luis is here and he helped you settle the matter! You should be there thanking him instead of playing with this guy here.” She did not mention Kaze’s identity as Rose’s cousin-in-law because she wanted to fan the flames. When she went to fix her makeup at the toilet, she found out from her friend that the slap she got from Eunice was because of Kaze. Eunice got punished but Kaze remained fine, so Zenika wanted him to pay. “Oh…” Rose saw Luis coming over with a frosty look. She politely said, “Thank you, Luis. And this is my…” Before she could finish, Luis stopped her and said with a stiff smile, “Rose, we’ll talk later. I have to settle something now.” He then looked at Kaze coldly and said, “Punk, I don’t want to know who you are. I don’t care who you are and what you are. “All I wan
As an ostentatious person, Luis loved being surrounded by people wherever he went. He liked the feeling of standing under the spotlight. The people he called were his followers. Ever since he met Rose during the previous gathering, he fell for her at first sight. He came from the Presleys and was the favorite child of his parents. His parents would have taken down the moon if he wanted it, which made him arrogantly confident. As long as he had his eyes on anything, be it items or women, he had to get it. He would never let go of Rose. Therefore, before he came, he had already released a notice to his friends saying that Rose was his target. Anyone who targeted her would be standing against him. In the previous gathering, many other young men were interested in Rose but after Luis made it clear, they decided not to take any action. Luis was happy with their reaction. He too, had power in the upper circle of Riverbank. To his surprise, someone at Bronze Sparrow had
Rose was disappointed in Zenika when she was asked to apologize. “I did nothing wrong! Why should I apologize? “You want Kaze to kneel and apologize? No. Luis doesn’t have the right to do that!” Zenika widened her eyes in shock when the words entered her ears. She anxiously said, “You… What are you talking about?” “No right?” Luis learned about Kaze’s background from his followers and his frosty eyes were fixated on him. He scoffed. “You are just some random guy from Lilyrose and you said I don’t have the right to make you kneel and apologize? Is that a joke?” His voice sounded sinister. It was obvious that Rose’s bold words angered him. As the young master of the Presleys, Luis was wealthy and powerful. People might not even get the chance to kneel before him. Yet Rose embarrassed him in front of his followers. “Kaze, don’t just stand there! On your knees and kowtow to Luis!” Zenika bellowed as she shot a fierce glance at him. “Rose is still young but you are an ad
The followers were stunned for a moment before they realized they had spoken the wrong words, allowing Kaze to seize the chance to humiliate Luis even more. One of the followers flushed with anger and shouted at Kaze. “You fuck…” Slap! Luis turned around and slapped the man to the floor. “Idiot! Isn’t it not embarrassing enough?” he shouted angrily. He really wanted to strangle the idiot with his own hands. He turned back to Kaze and said with a sinister tone, “So, you are Rose’s cousin-in-law, right? This is Bronze Sparrow, a place for the upper circle to gather and have fun, not a place that you can trespass, you lowlife! “You talk big in front of us but other than making yourself look like a fool, it doesn’t do anything at all. “In our circle, you have to compare power, background, connections, and resources to crush one another. If you have the confidence to beat me, show me what you got; if no, get down on your knees! “Don’t try to fool and bluff us with your l
Zenika wanted Rose to understand that the man whom she insisted on protecting would rather bluff and brag than care about her future, or life and death. Slap! Kaze looked at Zenika coldly before he threw a slap at the other side of her face. Now she got two slaps on both her cheeks, which made them even. “Aaaaah!” Zenika cried in shock with her hand covering her face. She looked at Kaze in disbelief and shrieked, “Kaze Lee! How dare you slap me!? I’ll kill you!” She never would have thought that the timid and quiet Kaze would slap her in front of the guests. Eunice was different because she was the manager of Bronze Sparrow, yet Kaze was nothing. Kaze said, “You can say whatever you want about me but you should not have tried to sabotage our relationship. Get it? Who gave you the confidence to think that Rose would believe what you say?” He never wanted to talk to the woman but she kept challenging and insulting him, so he had to fight back. “You piece of shit!” Z
Kaze spoke calmly but with absolute certainty.Everyone had a strange feeling that he might be able to pull it off because he sounded powerful and confident. “You? You and what army?” Luis scoffed. “You think this is a novel or a drama series? Do you think you can shut down whatever you want or oppress whatever you want…” “Listen up. Two things.” Again, before Luis could finish, Kaze stopped him once more. He had his phone in his hand and already dialed Collier’s number. “One, I heard the Presleys have a strong influence in the art field and their companies are big. I don’t care what you do, but acquire whatever you can to oppress them. I want to see the Presley family’s businesses under the company’s name in the shortest time possible. “Second, my cousin-in-law, Rose, is going to be an artist and I have her back. If anyone targets her, you’re in charge—no need to go through me.” After that, Kaze hung up the phone. He then patted Rose’s head again. “Don’t worry, Rose.
Influence was not the power of the word, it required the precipitation of time. The Presleys ran their businesses for a few decades and had a strong influence in the art field in Riverbank. Yet Kaze claimed that one call from him and he could oppress the Presleys’ influence and acquire their family company. He must have assumed everyone in the room were idiots and amateurs. With everyone sneering at him, Kaze nonchalantly said, “Oppressing the Presleys isn’t that big of a deal. I don’t need Kent to do it, I can just order Collier to do the job. He’s my dog after all.” The room was silenced once again. Collier Ettinger? The Collier Ettinger who teamed up with Hannah Delmore to defeat the vice chief of the Viper’s Den South River Branch, Josiah Dubb, and took control of Golden Scale Corporation? The one who held the same rank as Buffy? When Newell was still around, Collier’s status was higher than Buffy’s because his father was the chief of the Viper’s Den South River B
The coincidence was uncanny. Kaze made a phone call and ordered Collier to acquire and oppress the Presleys’ businesses. The next thing that happened was that the biggest entertainment company of the Presley family, Primeval Inc. got raided and Luis’ uncle was forced and threatened to sell the company. If it was true, who exactly was Kaze Lee? How powerful was his background that he was able to order Collier, a prominent figure in Golden Scale Corporation and Viper’s Den, like a dog? With that in mind, Luis’ legs started to turn weak and his stomach started to hurt. “W-Who are you?” he asked after he gulped nervously. His eyes fixated on Kaze. Kaze smiled. “You are not qualified to know who I am.” He was quite happy with Collier’s efficiency. As a lapdog, Collier worked perfectly. He might come across as a bit unrefined and rough but he was able to deliver the results in the shortest time possible. Looking at Kaze’s mysterious appearance, Luis had goosebumps all over
Thomas glared at the two police officers and waved his arm curtly. “Don’t just stand there. Make the arrest!” He knew how Scorpion and his crew operated.Scorpion was not the type to give up on a fight easily. Thomas was the security captain of the Southgate Police Department. The supposed Captain Conroy would only rank slightly higher than him. Members of the criminal underworld often associate with people on the police force to seek favors in time of need. However, these favors should not be used lightly. It was common knowledge not to enlist the help of someone high up in the command chain right away. It would be a waste of resources. In a typical situation, Thomas might have trouble making the arrest. However, Thomas was taking Kaze’s side, so he had nothing to fear. With that in mind, Thomas said icily, “Captain Conroy? How many more captains are you going to call upon?“Even if you summon someone working for the state, you’re still coming with us.” “You’re ju
All these incidents put together suggested that Kaze was more than he seemed. Thomas focused the most on Kaze and the mayor’s relationship. The power of a local authority outweighed someone from out of state. Though the officials working in the state government were more powerful, they would have no bearing on the locals’ situation. Kent was the mayor of Riverbank, and his decision would change the course of the locals’ fate. Thomas understood his place in the matter. Boris may be badass, but Thomas could get nothing out of him. Thomas had to deal with Boris’ men frequently. These men would give the police gifts during the holidays as payment for turning a blind eye to certain things. He could fall out with Scorpion and his crew, but he could not cross Kaze when Scorpion’s people were clearly at fault. Kent could possibly intervene, and Thomas’ connections would not be able to bail him out.Thomas turned stern and said coldly, “It’s outrageous of you to trash a plac
Scorpion sat sprawled across the couch, his legs crossed. He lit a cigarette, took a drag, and said, “Oh, an old friend. It’s Captain Blunick from the Southgate Police Department.“I’m handling business today. I’d appreciate it if you could look the other way.” The person in charge was Thomas Blunick, security captain of the Southgate Police Department. Thomas frowned and said icily, “Is this your way of handling business, Scorpion? “Don’t you push it.” Scorpion grinned and said without any reservation, “Mr. Road’s son, Rhys, was beaten up by some riff-raff. Mr. Road sent me here for some unfinished business. “You should know that Mr. Road dotes on Rhys, and Rhys now suffers two broken legs. “This is not over until the culprit pays.” Thomas scoffed. “You can’t trash a medical center in broad daylight.” He asked curiously, “Who is Rhys’ attacker?” Even the other police officers were intrigued. To think someone would hurt Boris’ son in Riverbank. It was a death wis
“Heh. Scared?”Scorpion laughed maniacally. “Ask around. I’ve been working in this line for twenty years. Nothing scares me. “I don’t know what fear is.” Kaze said indifferently, “Cut the crap. You and your crew can come at me all at once, or you can fight on your own. “I want to crush you and be on my way.” “Thud!” Scorpion smacked the table, splintering the wood. “Hear that, my men? “Get him! Kill him!”“Get him!”A dozen minions pounced on Kaze. “Bang!” One subordinate tried to whack Kaze with a steel pipe, but Kaze grabbed the pipe from his hands and kicked him away. Kaze strode toward the street gang and swung the pipe. “Clank! Bang!” Sparks flew from the clashes of metal. The street gang felt their hands go numb as their pipes were knocked out of their hands. Only one steel pipe remained firmly in Kaze’s grasp. Kaze made his next move. “Argh!” The steel pipe struck the gangsters one after another, fracturing their bones. In less than a minute, t
Scorpion stood there, watching brutally as his people trashed the place. “Smack!” He raised his hand and hit the owner of Herbal Spring. The owner folded like a cheap suit, and his head was busted. “You don’t know why we’re upset? “Well, why are we here then?” Scorpion stomped on the owner’s belly, and the latter shrieked in pain. Scorpion nodded in glee. “Tell Kaze Lee to get his ass here right now! “I know he’s in there. He injured my boss’ son. I’ll kill him today, or my name isn’t Scorpion,” Scorpion puffed out and said menacingly.His grim gaze scanned the room, and no one at Herbal Spring had the guts to meet his gaze. “You have one minute. If I don’t see Kaze in one minute, my people will trash the place.”Scorpion walked to the black couch in the hall and sat down while smoking away. Scared stiff, the owner of Herbal Spring cried, “Quick! Get Mr. Lee here now.” Kaze emerged from the back with a grimace. “It’s him, Scorpion!” A thug took a photo out for
As fear took over, Agnes sobbed.“Kaze is the death of us!“Sob, sob. I’m telling you. I’m not your mother unless you divorce him!” Hector held Agnes and persuaded her, “Just stop it. Darcy is upset enough as it is.” “Smack!” Agnes raised her hand at Hector. “You’re one to talk. You’re just a loser! If you had made something of yourself, we wouldn’t have to rely on our daughter for everything. “Do you think I don’t know you’ve been protecting the bastard? “I’m telling you, Hector. If you continue to defend him instead of standing with me, I’ll dump your sorry ass!” “Can’t this wait until we get home?” Hector covered his face, wishing that he could just sink into a hole. Joan’s family snickered. “Just separate already. You’re just in your fifties. I’m sure you can find another at your age.” “You should just file for divorce now, Darcy. Otherwise, you’d be widowed instead of divorced.” “He broke Rhys’ legs. Boris, the underground kingpin, will make him pay.” “The
Phoenix nodded with a fake smile and said grimacingly, “But it looks like your employees hold you in high regard. “They didn’t budge even when their legs were broken.” “Bang!” Shadow kicked an executive to the wall. Darcy looked at the executives and said coldly, “Before I step down, I am instructing all of you to accept Joan as the new chairwoman.” “Ms. Quint!” Many executives grimaced while others cried out in tears. They knew that Darcy agreed to resign because she could not stand them to take the abuse.“I want to apologize for failing to protect you.” Darcy hung her head low in the presence of her management team as tears streamed down her face. She had never been so devastated. Sadly, Kaze would not be with her. Kaze started it too. “I approve of Joan as the chairwoman.” “Me too.” “I concur.” The executives spoke up. They could not change the situation. With Darcy giving in, they knew further resistance would only be met with brutality. As the
Shadow did not show any signs of stopping. She continued kicking the female executive. “Stop, bitch!” Two male executives tried to stop Shadow. Shadow had eyes on the back of her head. Without looking back, she swept a kick at the two big men and slammed them against the wall. She approached the two men and stomped on them. “Crack!” “Crack!”With two sickening cracks, the legs of the two male executives were brutally snapped. Their harrowing cries echoed through the ward. “Stop!” Darcy’s eyes turned bloodshot as her right-hand men endured the brutality. She got up right in Shadow’s face. “Smack!” Shadow slapped Darcy to the ground.She approached Darcy with a blank face and raised her foot. “No!” Hector and Agnes’ breath hitched in their throats. “Shadow.” Phoenix, who watched the violence callously, said, “You can stop now.” She unleashed Shadow on these executives to show them who the boss was. Phoenix had gotten what she wanted. The plan would
Agnes scowled in distress. Sky mumbled under his breath, “You have no right to anyone, though. Darcy doesn’t answer to anybody. The executives approve of her. You can’t run the company without Darcy anyway—” “Shut up!” Phoenix yelled furiously, “The executives approve of her? Well, I can make sure that doesn’t happen. “I doubt they would say anything if I wanted to fire her.” Phoenix said curtly, “Let them in.” Amid her confusion, Darcy watched as Sky Ocean Corporation’s high management entered the room. “Ms. Quint!” The executives greeted Darcy respectfully. They had a lot of respect for Darcy. Though they were a lot older than Darcy, these executives still held Darcy in high regard. Phoenix kept a straight face throughout. She slammed her cane to the ground and yelled at the executives, “I want to sack Darcy and make Joan the chairwoman. Show of hands if you’re on board with the idea.” Silence befell. Two dozen executives exchanged glances. It never occurr