Buffy was beginning to regret her decisions.Maybe she should never have gotten Kaze involved in the first place.Nothing changed, and worse, she got Kaze involved.In the past, she would not have cared much about his fate. However, now, things were different. Kaze was the only man who had ever stepped up to shield her.“Buffy, do you think so little of me?” Kaze smirked. “Do you really think the Krads and Casius are enough to bring me down?“Do they even have the ability?" Buffy had no idea where Kaze got his confidence, but she thought he was being way too cocky.The Krads and Casius were not people to be underestimated. Thinking otherwise would lead to serious consequences.“Don't underestimate Casius,” Buffy said, but Kaze interrupted her.“Relax. After Casius tried to have Zoro kill me, I’d have gone after him anyway, with or without you. “Taking him down is part of why I’m here in Riverbank. Not entirely because of you.“So, don’t blame yourself, and don’t wo
“That night, Faith brought several of her family's elite fighters and severely injured my mother, leaving her in a coma ever since.“My father wasn’t there at the time. But when he got home, he silently called for an ambulance and had my mother taken to the hospital.“Then, he married Faith.”“I was too young to understand everything at the time, and it’s only later that I found out the truth.“Even after I learned the truth, I couldn’t do anything because Faith had taken control of the family’s finances.“My mother’s medical expenses, which amount to millions every year, are entirely dependent on her approval. I had no choice but to pretend nothing happened.“Even so, Faith still hasn’t let go of her plans for me.“You heard her earlier. The only reason she’s paying for my mother’s treatment is to keep me under her control, using me as a pawn to further her agenda.“Not too long ago, Newell Ettinger, the previous leader of the South River Branch, died. Faith pushed my father f
“I didn't expect your stepmom to act so fast. She must have a death wish.”Kaze grinned, but his eyes were cold and threatening. Even his perfect smile seemed a bit sinister.At first, Buffy did not understand. However, when she followed Kaze’s gaze to the rearview mirror, she realized something was wrong.Behind them, two massive Ford Raptors were weaving through traffic, closing in fast.They were almost catching up to them, only a few cars apart. Buffy could even see the expressionless driver of the closest truck, staring straight at them.“Are they coming for us?” Buffy's face paled.One Ford Raptor was intimidating enough on the road, but two? Buffy could practically feel the presence of death creeping up behind them.“Did Faith send them?” Buffy asked, her voice was shaky.They had barely left Blossom Creek, and already someone was tailing them.Like Kaze, Buffy immediately thought of Faith. Sending two trucks to chase them down left little room for doubt about h
Vroom!As Kaze’s foot hit the gas pedal, the engine roared to life, and the car sped forward like a dark horse weaving through traffic.In a flash, Kaze executed several swift lane changes, overtaking other cars. The sudden moves caused chaos, with screeching brakes and blaring horns echoing around him.However, the two Ford Raptors tailing him were unfazed. Now that Kaze had spotted them, they stopped holding back, accelerating and weaving through the traffic in pursuit.Kaze was not surprised. If the drivers could be shaken off this easily, it would be a joke, whether they were sent by Faith or Casius.Vroom!Kaze hit the gas again, yanking the steering wheel. The car swerved to the right and shot off the main road toward a side road leading to the South Hill Dam. South Hill Dam is Riverbank City’s suburban area. He planned to deal with the problem there.The Ford Raptors quickly followed, mimicking his moves. Both trucks were clearly modified and kept pace with hi
Twenty minutes later, Kaze had covered a distance that would normally take an hour, arriving at the edge of South Hill Dam.The drivers of the two Ford Raptors chasing him were clearly skilled. Despite constantly having to track Kaze's movements and attempt overtakes, they managed to keep the gap between them under 300 meters.Barely an accelerator's push away.“There’s barely any traffic ahead. They’ll catch up soon!” Buffy warned.She was familiar with the roads in the area. Ahead was a quiet route leading to the county. It was an old highway, mostly used for practice by driving school.As if in sync with Buffy's concern, the two Ford Raptors behind them suddenly accelerated, closing the distance.Vroom!Kaze turned left sharply.The Phaeton swerved across the dotted line into the opposite lane, darting onto the asphalt road skirting the South Hill Dam.The Ford Raptors assumed Kaze was getting desperate, and without hesitation, they followed, like predators closing in on
Until the water was completely still, with no chance of anyone surviving, Kaze finally tossed his cigarette aside and returned to the car. He started the engine and began driving back along the same road. The car was shaking slightly due to damage from the earlier sharp turn, but he did not care. As long as he drove slower, it would hold up until they reached the city.In the passenger seat, the rattling of the car snapped Buffy out of her daze.“They’re really dead?” she asked, glancing back as if wanting Kaze to stop the car.Kaze knew this woman, no matter how much trauma she had suffered from her family’s problems, had still grown up surrounded by wealth. She lived a much better life than most people. Her reaction now was a typical spoiled rich girl nonsense.Without slowing down, Kaze responded coldly, “Buffy, your parents are people from the Viper’s Den and are no saints. Even if you didn’t witness it, you should’ve known how the world works. “If our car had been hi
“Kaze, you're right. My dad won't care about me as long as he gets what he wants,” said Buffy with a hint of sadness.Kaze responded casually, “So, what are you going to do now?”“I don't know.” She shook her head, her eyes filled with uncertainty. Knowing the truth did not change anything. She was powerless to change her situation. Even her mother was still held captive, leaving her no ability to fight back.“If you want justice for your mother, why not join me? We can ruin Jude's dreams and make Faith and Casius pay for what they did today.” Kaze suggested.Initially, Kaze did not mind Buffy approaching him since he had planned to use her to resolve the Viper Den’s South River Branch problem. However, after learning more about her struggles, he could not help but feel some sympathy. Beneath her polished exterior, she hid a pain no one else could see.Kaze did not mind helping her out while dealing with the Viper’s Den. Helping her seek justice and reclaim what was
Buffy was shocked when she heard Kaze. She crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking defensive. All she could do was a kiss from Kaze. As for anything more intimate than that, she was not prepared to lower her standards. Looking at Buffy’s defensive reaction, afraid that he would devour her alive, Kaze shook his head and continued driving. “Mind your words.” He knew why Buffy said that. She was isolated, helpless, and lacked a sense of security, so she instinctively saw him as a support and hoped that he could do her justice. However, Kaze refused to take advantage of someone inferior. Besides, Agatha and Nelson had mistaken him and Buffy together, so when the words got to his mother-in-law, Agnes, things would only be more distorted. In addition, Darcy and her parents were coming to Riverbank and things might only snowball out of control from that point. Kaze had a headache trying to figure it out, so there was no way he would cross the line with Buffy. …