Jude began plotting ways to maximize his gain through the Nether Viper Sword the moment he walked out of Scarlet Creek. “Kaze sold it to you?” Faith was dumbfounded, her face somber as she asked, “How much was it?” The way she saw it, it was only right for Kaze to present the sword to make up for slapping Jude, causing a scene at the Gwakes’ residence, hurting Faith, and upsetting Casius by hitting on Buffy. Yet, Jude paid good money to acquire the sword. It was absurd. “Two billion dollars.” Jude tugged at his beard, his heart aching for the money. “What? Two billion dollars?” Faith slammed her glass onto the drink hold and said frustratedly, “Have you lost your mind, Jude? It’s bad enough that Lee demanded a fortune, but I can’t believe you’d go through with it too.“He should have presented the sword to you, no questions asked.“We’re talking about two billion dollars, not twenty thousand dollars.” Faith was in great pain of losing two billion dollars. It was a
“Hannah and Collier released the news ahead of us through Golden Scale Corporation, Mr. Gwake.” Serene said with a sour face, “They claimed the Viper Queen sent a branch leader to reach them, saying that the Nether Viper Sword was lost in Riverbank. “They are offering a billion-dollar reward on behalf of the South River State Branch. Anyone can collect their reward at Golden Scale Corporation when the sword is located. “Anyone, including members of the organization, found stashing the sword away will face annihilation.” Silence befell inside the car. “Bam!” Jude crushed the glass in his hand, the shards cut into his skin and drew blood. His face was ashen. “Bastard! “Jerk!” Faith and Serene soon snapped out of their trance. Hannah beat them to the news release. Either way, the Nether Viper Sword was no use to Jude anymore. That was not the only thing. The Nether Viper Sword was more of a nuisance than a treasure. By not turning in the sword, Jude would be su
Color drained from Faith’s face, and she said menacingly, “Justice? Dream on! “They don’t deserve my time even for 20 billion dollars.” She was not saying that out of spite. Faith was a proud woman, and she would rather die than admit her mistake. “That was why I chose to pay.” Jude scoffed. “Do you think I don’t want to kill Lee?“You see what’s going on. Hannah and Collier are out to get me, and they are pushing hard.“I don't know how they manage to get in the new branch leader’s good graces. “It’s not uncertain whether the branch leader is real or not. “Either way, now isn’t the time to take anything lightly. “If I panic and get sidetracked with dealing with Kaze, I won’t just potentially lose my life. You will lose a life of luxuries. “I’ll be in power once I become the branch leader. Kaze won’t be a threat then. “Get that through your head now.” As Faith was not willing to let things go, Jude had to talk some sense into her. He needed to hold Faith stead
Faith lost control of her continence. Losing her last shred of dignity, Faith wailed miserably. “Turn around and get to Eddington Hospital now. Make sure Holfman shows up too. “Make it quick! I’ll hold you accountable if anything happens to Faith,” Jude yelled menacingly even though his hands were soiled. Without hesitating a minute more, the driver turned the car around in a fluster. The Rolls Royce zipped away. Jude did not even open the car windows because Faith could not shake off the cold. He turned the heat on to the highest temperature. Putting up with the stench, Serene took out her phone to call Holfman. Before the call connected, Serene shuddered at a sudden thought. She had been with Jude the whole thing, so she doubted the sudden onset of Faith’s illness was a coincidence. Serene was sure that Kaze had done something. It was just her gut feeling, though. She had no evidence to back it up. … Kaze and Buffy walked out of Scarlet Creek. Jude’s fleet o
Since Kaze was great behind the wheel, Buffy left the driving to him. Buffy paused and shook her head. “You got two billion dollars from selling the Nether Viper Sword. I can’t accept it. I have done nothing to deserve the money from you.“My dad said one thing right. You can use the money to start a business or build yourself up. At least the public won’t remember you as a moocher.” Considering Kaze a friend, Buffy spoke out of concern for him. She knew that Kaze probably had no use for the money since Kent, the mayor, gave him Villa No. 1 as a thank-you.Still, Kaze would have to take Kent’s feelings into account before selling the asset, though. With the two billion dollars, Kaze could set up his own business. Even though Buffy was aware of Kaze’s competence, the public had no idea. The public viewed Kaze as a moocher. He leeched on his wife’s family, got kicked out of the family, and now had to seek help from his mentor in Riverbank. “Thank you for your suggestion,
“Who is it?” Since the ringing would not leave him alone, Kaze took the call peevishly. “Well, someone has a temper this morning.” Cyan’s annoyed and peevish voice came on the other line. “You sure sleep a lot.“You’re getting cocky over a tiny achievement. “Can’t you strive for higher and better? “I doubt you’ll ever meet my standards even if I give you a head start.” Cyan tore into Kaze, leaving him speechless. Kaze interrupted her. “What’s the matter, Cyan? Does Mr. Yemen want to meet me for lunch?” “Is that all you think about? Food?” Cyan said angrily, “Get out of bed and get yourself cleaned up. “Consider yourself lucky, Kaze. Dad said you somehow became the sales manager of Golden Scale Corporation. He’s taking you out to get a house.“Ha! Aren’t you amazing, Kaze? You are getting yourself a place just less than two weeks since you arrived in Riverbank,” Cyan said sarcastically, her opinion apparent on the matter.It made sense why she was upset, though.
Ryna had always thought little of Kaze, even when the latter became the manager at Golden Scale Corporation. Cyan glanced at her phone and nodded. “I told him, so he should be here by now. We all know that he doesn’t have money. He may be the manager now, but his wages are due next month. For all we know, he’s taking the subway. “But Mom, why did you drag Dad here? The properties in this area are in a higher range. “Dad doesn’t have to get Kaze an expensive one.” Cyan was frustrated. It was Ryna who suggested looking at the properties in Rivername. Ryna scoffed. “Your dad has to get one anyway. “I only brought your dad here to show Kaze the property prices. This sales office sells premium accommodation. “I want the boy to take a hike. That way, we won’t have to spend a penny. “He’s always talking about how good Lock is to him. If he had any decency, he wouldn’t drain us financially.” So that was Ryna’s plan. Cyan stuck her tongue out. “I think you’ll be shooting y
Those who sneered at Kaze earlier felt a burn in their cheeks. They walked away embarrassedly. Ryna was not having it. “Have you lost your mind, Lock? “Kaze only became the sales manager because of Cyan. “I can’t believe you’re getting him a place!” Ryna jolted to her feet and yelled at her husband. Lock patted Kaze’s shoulder, his expression proud. “I don’t believe that Kaze got the promotion because of Cyan. He knows what he is doing. He was a chairman back in Lilyrose.” “Chairman, my ass.” Ryna scoffed and remarked, “He leeches off his wife to get that position. His wife kicked him out in the end.”“Hmph!”Lock’s fell face. “I said I’d get Kaze a house, and I will. I’m a man of my word. “Come on, Kaze. I found a nice place. “See if you like it. We can get the paperwork going.” Without looking at his wife, Lock grabbed Kaze’s arm and pulled him away. Ryna was about to blow up, but there was nothing more she could do about the situation. She marched over ther