Everyone was shocked. What happened? Ned was beaten and stepped on but Johnson, his uncle and also the mayor, scolded him instead of apprehending the culprit. Johnson clenched his teeth tightly and stared at his nephew viciously. “Uncle Johnson, can’t you see? He almost killed me!” Ned continued screaming for help. “You got what you deserved!” Johnson then looked at the expressionless Kaze. He clenched his fists and teeth tightly. Then, he looked around and walked to an employee to take the baseball bat away. The employee planned to beat Kaze with the baseball bat, but it did not happen. Johnson raised the bat in the air. As more than a hundred pairs of eyes watched in disbelief, John swung the bat down at Ned. “Aaaargh!” Ned cried in pain. It was just the start. Johnson beat Ned furiously and he did not hold back at all. Ned continued to wail in pain. He had never been so insulted and humiliated before, being beaten up by his own uncle in front of more than a h
Ned glared at his wife. He then turned to Darcy, who was mortified, and bowed apologetically. “Ms. Quint, I am so sorry, please don’t turn yourself in or whatever. I should be punished for what I did to you, you have every right to hit me!” He then slapped himself a few times. Nara was stunned by her husband’s action but she dared not say a word. She knew her husband must have offended some powerful people. “Chief Brooks, uh…” Darcy and her parents were stunned as well. Then, Kaze showed up. Darcy asked hurriedly, “Kaze, what is going on?” “I went to the Housing Department, beat him up, and he swore not to take revenge on us,” Kaze said with a smile. Darcy and her parents then realized Ned was covered in injuries. Ned then said timidly, “Yes, yes. Mr. Lee has taught me a lesson and I learned what I did wrong. I will never do it again.” “Chief Brooks, you’re not taking revenge anymore?” Darcy was still concerned. She was afraid that Ned simply agreed not to take re
Bruno nervously wiped his sweaty forehead. He scolded himself inwardly for being impatient. After Kaze moved into Horizon Mirror Mansion, Bruno had many more chances to flatter the man. “Yes, yes. I’ll tell my men to prepare the necessary documents.” Kaze nodded. Bruno breathed a sigh of relief and immediately left. “I have to go to the washroom,” Kaze said to Snow and went ahead. Snow was smart enough not to follow. “Hey, isn’t this Kaze, who impersonated the chairman the other day? What are you doing here in Saika Furniture?” Before Kaze entered the washroom, the strange voice of a woman resounded in his ears. Kelly, with her heels clacking, came over with a contemptuous look. Kaze had no good impression of the woman. He wanted to ignore her but the woman got in his way. He smiled and said, “I am here with Bruno Bandino to choose some furniture for my house.” Kelly looked at him with disdain. The useless retard was bragging in front of her. Of course, she knew
Kelly was thrilled when Bruno accepted her resume. She then widened her eyes at Kaze, who made her pass the interview with just one word. Who exactly was the man? Kaze was inside the washroom but then his voice rang from inside, saying, “I’m not familiar with her.” His words destroyed Kelly’s hopes and excitement. She saw Bruno tearing her resume into pieces in front of her. …“Take care, Mr. Lee!” When the Bandino cousins sent Kaze out, he saw Kelly being thrown out by the two security guards. Kelly saw Kaze entering the car with Snow. She ran over to the door and cried, “Kaze, I was wrong! Sorry, I shouldn’t have scolded you or asked you to leave! Please forgive me! Please tell Mr. Bandino, I really need the job! Please!” Snow sharply noticed the expressionless face on Kaze. She said to the driver, “Drive.” The window was wound up and the Maybach drove off. …Samus and Deborah went to Master Quint. “Grandfather, do something about Darcy and her family. They
Master Quint pointed at a mansion by the shore and asked, “Is that the Horizon Mirror?” “No. That’s the mansion of Draco Lang, the new Chief Commander of Lilyrose Strategy Department. The Horizon Mirror is on another side,” explained the guide as he pointed at the nearest building by the shore. “That means we will be neighbors with the Chief Commander if we live here!” Rudy’s eyes glimmered with hope upon hearing the guide. Meanwhile, at Horizon Mirror, Kaze was bringing Darcy and his in-laws around the mansion. They had not officially moved in, but his mother-in-law was bragging to everyone about moving into the mansion soon. “This open kitchen is really huge! And the dining area! Why don’t we move in today?” Agnes said excitedly as she touched everything she saw. Darcy chuckled helplessly and said, “Mom, you are rushing things. We still need to buy a lot of furniture…” “Darcy, at least you know that you are poor and unable to afford all those expensive furniture!” D
Samus was trying to get the Horizon Mirror Mansion without spending a dime. Kaze smiled and nodded. “Of course, let’s bet.” Before he could speak any further, Agnes stopped him. “What are you talking about?” Agnes stared at him. “We are not taking the bet! The Horizon Mirror is our home! Don’t even think about taking it away, Samus!” Samus pouted. “You really think I’m an idiot? I’m just playing with your retarded son-in-law. You people are poor, if you don’t have the balls to bet, then don’t brag like you have them!” Agnes was silenced. She turned pale, and like her daughter, she did not have any valid points to counter. She turned away, aggrieved. Kaze then said coldly, “Samus, watch your mouth. So, is the bet still on?” Samus was slightly surprised. He did not expect Kaze to accept his bet. He laughed hysterically as if Kaze were a dead man. He said wickedly, "If you want to bet, then let's bet." “Kaze, don’t do anything stupid!” Darcy pulled Kaze back. Even if h
Gasp! Everyone choked in shock, including Darcy and her parents. Master Quint and the others reacted bitterly. They had been teasing and sneering at Kaze for not being able to afford ten million dollars worth of furniture, yet the rosewood study table set alone was worth exactly that much. Kaze went up to Master Quint and smiled, “Grandfather, is this house big enough?” “It’s huge! Not just the house, even the lake outside is massive! Haha!” Master Quint was much more courteous when he talked to Kaze now. Kaze smiled. “Is it classy enough?” “Of course! This house is worth fifty million! Many people dare not even dream about living here!” Kaze remained smiling. “Then I believe staying here must look good, right?” “Of course! There are less than a handful of families in Lilyrose who could afford this place!” Master Quint nodded. He thought Kaze asking all these questions was because he wanted to invite him to move in together. Kaze then put his smile away and said,
“Darcy, look at your husband! He’s asking me to leave the house!” Master Quint stared at Darcy coldly, emanating his authoritative aura as the head of the house. "I order you to divorce him immediately!" “Darcy, you heard Grandfather. Divorce this idiot immediately!” The Quint family gloated at Darcy’s situation. Master Quint’s words were indisputable; no one dared to defy his order. Without a second thought, Darcy said, “Grandfather, I am in charge of my own marriage. No one can decide for me.” Master Quint was furious. “Darcy, do you still take me as your grandfather?!” While Darcy bit her lip and kept quiet, Master Quint turned to Hector and Agnes. “You two, make your daughter divorce Kaze immediately!” Hector did not respond either. Agnes scoffed and said, “Save it, old man! If Darcy divorced Kaze, who else is going to help her? You and your family? “When her company faces bankruptcy, you ask her to recover the debt from Pietro. When Ned Brooks took advantage of
Leah hopped off the chair and approached Kaze. “It’s me. You helped me on the train today.” Leah held Kaze’s arm in glee. She thought they would never meet again. Leah did not even get his number, so she could not get in touch with him. By sheer luck, they ran into each other tonight. “It’s you.” Kaze thought the girl was quite a character. To think he would bump into her at the hotel. “Aren’t you upset with me? My mother was harsh today.” Though Leah was glad to see Kaze, Kaze’s friendly attitude shocked her. She assumed he would be mad, but he did not seem to care in the slightest. “Your mother and you are two separate people. Her behavior is not on you.” Kaze would not take out his anger toward Katie on Leah. They were mother and daughter, but they were their own persons. Katie’s statement did not represent Leah. “You’re such a great guy. I thought you’d be upset. A lot of people distanced themselves from me because of my mother. “But you don’t.” Leah was
Kaze had to do everything himself. The walk along the path offered a nice view of the hotel’s garden in the back. Even at night, the streetlight illuminated the path and highlighted the lush greens. Not in a hurry to fill his belly, Kaze entered the garden. He planned to wander around and come for a swim tomorrow. The hotel was packed with guests, and no one knew who he was. Kaze could indulge himself a little. Kaze walked along the path and admired the blossoming flowers. Even at night, Kaze was impressed with the view. He looked up at the sky. The starry stars covered the night sky. It was not something he could see every day. Stars were rare in a concrete jungle. The clear weather tonight probably welcomed a myriad of stars. “The scenery here is great,” Kaze commented. He took a detour around the garden to head back to the lobby.On his way to the lobby, he saw a girl sitting in the gazebo. It was late. Yet, someone found time to rest in a gazebo. Kaze w
Joey believed that there was a chance to turn things around since nothing was set in stone yet. Most importantly, the high-ranking member of the Viper’s Den did not show any respect to Katie. Perhaps the VIP thought little of Katie. Even if Katie tried to curry his favor, she likely would not succeed. It was just hypothetical, though. If the VIP were interested in Leah’s hand-in-marriage, the whole thing would be a done deal. It would not matter if the VIP were married or promised to another woman. Leah would become a pawn. Leah relaxed. So long as there was room for changes, Leah would put in the effort. If the VIP were after her looks, Leah would give up her appearance in exchange for her freedom. Her mother may be very upset, but no one had the right to decide her happiness. Leah would not make such a drastic decision unless she had to. She could not back down now. Joey patted Leah’s shoulder to offer comfort. “Don’t worry too much about it. Your mother loves y
“I know that you have a lot on your plate too. I won’t keep you. I’ll be fine.” Leah had always been considerate. She would not get in Joey’s way when the latter was busy. “Enjoy the food here. Give me a call when you’re leaving. Don’t wander around. We are expecting a lot of guests at the hotel.” Just as Joey got up to leave, Katie’s instructions came to mind. She was at a loss for words. In the end, Joey sat back down and took a sip of wine. “What’s the matter? Is something wrong, Joey?” Leah felt uneasy. “We are hosting a few heirs at the hotel today, and they are interested in your hand-in-marriage.” There was no hiding. Biting the bullet, Joey let it all out. “I’m not ready for marriage now. I just broke up with Perry. I don’t want to dive straight into another.” Leah declined. She did not want to be tied down yet. “It’s not your choice to make.” Despite putting it subtly, Joey conveyed Katie’s message loud and clear. “My mother sent you. “What does
Katie had her scary decisive moments. Though Joey’s heart went out to Leah, she understood the role she played. Joey must not act on her feelings if she wanted to keep her job. The job gave her financial independence. She needed to focus on the assigned tasks and keep her emotions in tow. Joey took out her phone to call Leah. She invited Leah to the hotel to sample the party food. Leah’s birthday party was just around the corner. The menu was based on Leah’s food preferences. However, Leah should have a say. After Katie left the villa, Leah chose to wander off. She strolled in the nearby mall for a change of scenery. Leah was around the block when Joey called. She was happy to see Joey. Taking her by the arm, Leah walked into a lounge. “You have no idea what my mom did, Joey. Kaze took care of Perry for me, but Mom wasn’t the least bit grateful. She tore Kaze a new one.” Leah would only behave like a child in Joey’s presence. “I heard about the incident. Madam
Katie did not approve of these families, but she did feel honored. It was the fruit of her labor for many years. “Things are messy at the Frost household now.” In Katie's plan, Joey knew that Katie would not agree for their children to meet. Some had made attempts for their sons to meet with Leah in a private setting. It was a subtle shot at a marriage proposal. Only, Katie had high standards. These families were not good enough for her. “Jet sure is heartless to hurt his family. He’s a good-looking guy and a leader. It’s a shame that he’s ruthless.” Katie had considered working together with the Frosts, but after learning certain things, she dropped the idea. Her purpose was to get to greater heights through her daughter’s marriage. A person like Jet did not act on emotions. Even if Jet was interested in Leah, the marriage would be purely business. Leah would have no influence over Jet. Katie would stand to gain nothing. So, the marriage should not happen. Ka
Katie, the CEO of the Northborn Group, wanted to climb to the top. However, she never had the chance. The Northborn Hotel’s penthouse was occupied by someone from the Viper’s Den. Katie would not get another chance like this again. It was the perfect opportunity for Katie to make it to the top. “But don’t you want to reconsider this, Madam Loren? Ms. Lyfe is still young.” Joey did not have to heart to put Leah through it. “I know what you’re saying, but she’s my daughter. I’m doing this for her own good.“You’ve seen the kind of men we’ve dealt with. “Look at yourself. Why aren’t you married yet? You know that men can’t be trusted. We have to stand on higher ground to find better men.” Katie glanced at Joey. She had her reasons to do so. “But Ms. Lyfe is still young. She won’t understand where you’re coming from.” It was not Joey’s place to give her input. However, Joey could not sit by and do nothing. Leah grew up before Joey’s eyes. Not long since Joey took u
“Just let Alfonso know if you need his help. You don’t have to talk specifically about this to him. I’m just going after Jet,” lying on the deck chair, Kaze uttered nonchalantly. He did not care who would be in the know. His priority was finishing the job. Despite having his qualms, Arthur said nothing else. His primary task was to protect the VIP in the shadows. Everyone working in the core operations of the Viper’s Den was strong enough to fend for their own. They did not need Arthur’s protection. Kaze was clearly a trained fighter whose abilities were far superior to Arthur’s. The street gang would not stand a chance against him if Kaze were to fight. Arthur knew why Kaze did not retaliate against the street gang. It was all to see if Alfonso had his best interests at heart. This led to Arthur showing his face. Arthur realized that Kaze was unlike the hot-tempered superiors from before. Kaze was approachable, but it was not easy to get along with him. Without a w
Kaze nodded. He was not asking for much. “Keep tabs on these firms. Don’t be hasty. Just take your time,” Kaze uttered casually. “I got it. Are we not going to do anything?” Arthur thought Kaze’s approach was merciful. They should be making a stir to move forward. After all, Jet sent his people to abduct Kaze. Arthur believed it was only right that they fought back. “We are. Get our people to get in touch with the owner of the gaming company. We should coach talents in developing games.“This is a serious business rivalry.” Kaze understood that mobile game companies had high initial costs. The employees of gaming companies would be very protective of their data while trying to recoup their investment. It would be very easy for the Viper’s Den to retrieve this information. “Are you trying to recruit the employees, Mr. Lee?” Arthur was surprised. However, it would pull a rug from under Jet. He would be livid. “Just approach the owner and see if they’ll bite,” Kaze sa