“Smack!”Just as the officer finished speaking, a sharp slap landed across his face.The female officer withdrew her hand and yelled, “Are you blind? Do you think you can just ignore my orders?“When I say make an arrest, you make an arrest. If you want to disobey me, head back to the station!”Taken aback by the slap, the officer was caught between shock and anger. However, he did not dare to respond.Seeing this, the other two officers quickly fell silent and prepared to cuff Kaze.“Hold on!”Hannah suddenly stepped forward, her voice sharp. “Mr. Lee is a part of the Viper’s Den. You have no right to arrest him!”She was well aware of Kaze’s identity. Kaze was the leader of the Viper’s Den’s Western Division. At his level, only top authorities in the Viper’s Den had the jurisdiction to take action against him. The local police have no authority to arrest him.“He’s a member of the Viper’s Den?”The hooked-nose officer, who had been silently observing, sneered. “Isn’t this g
Kaze spoke calmly, “There are two of you and only one of me. Why don’t you guys get out first?“Are you guys going to shoot me in the back once I get out?“And then accuse me of trying to escape to cover it up? That would be an awfully unjust way to go, don’t you think?“So, maybe you should just take me to a proper police station instead.”Kaze’s words left the hooked-nose officer and the female officer in the driver’s seat visibly startled and uneasy. They exchanged glances, and their expressions turned cold and sharp.The female officer shoved him and retorted, “You think we’re in some kind of action movie where we just shoot you down?“Accusing us like that is only going to add to your troubles! It won’t do you any good!“Stop stalling and get out!“Or things will get a lot less friendly for you!”The female officer’s face darkened. She looked like she was ready to act if Kaze dared say another word.Kaze calmly countered. “Just because you call yourselves officers, it do
The hooked-nose man suddenly felt a wave of dizziness and pain. Tears and snot streamed down his face as he instinctively covered his nose with his hand.Just as he threw the ashtray, Kaze lunged toward the driver’s seat and grabbed the woman’s wrist, where she held her gun.With a swift twist, she heard a loud crack as he broke her wrist.“Argh! I’m going to kill you…”The woman screamed in a frenzy. Amid her frantic cries, Kaze, already unbuckled from his seatbelt, leaned back and kicked her out of the car.Moments later, he tossed the incapacitated man and woman into the back seat.“Ted hired you guys to deal with me, right? Where is he?”Kaze toyed with a gun in his hand while he dismantled another into a pile of parts inside the vehicle.“Spit!”The woman spat out a mouthful of blood, refusing to respond.The hooked-nose man, his eyes bloodshot, gritted his teeth and said, “Kill us if you have the guts! Otherwise, don’t even dream of getting any information from us!”Ka
A minute later, Kaze stepped out of the car. He carefully wiped a small splash of blood from his hand with a tissue. He then looked toward the brightly lit villa ahead.According to Hannah’s intel, Sasha, Nadia, and Ted were all inside.This was why he had not fired any shots earlier.He needed to avoid alerting anyone in the villa.Without a second thought, Kaze walked straight toward the entrance.Inside the villa, the spacious living room glowed under dim lights, casting an eerie atmosphere.A tall, handsome young man sat with one leg crossed on the couch with a lit cigar in hand.This was Ted from the Lee family.Ted was the son of the Lees’ third master, Garrett. Their family had spent years abroad and only returned to Arcadia a year ago.Hence, Kaze did not know Ted.However, much like his cousins, Narian and Cosmo, Ted was a classic playboy through and through.Growing up abroad made him even wilder than his cousins in his antics.He now eyed the unconscious girl lyi
“Mr. Lee, you don’t have to apologize. After all, you’re her boyfriend. I shouldn’t have talked to you…”Like a startled deer, Sasha flinched slightly and shifted away.Seeing her so visibly afraid made Ted feel a bit displeased. Feigning irritation, he said, “We’re in a relationship. That’s all. What's wrong with me talking to you?“She’s way too possessive. That’s something bad about her.“I’ve already told her off. Sasha, please don’t let it bother you.”To Ted, his so-called girlfriend, Nadia, was just a passing amusement.To him, women were like clothes. He could easily have another one whenever he felt like it.He had never taken Nadia seriously.“Don’t be afraid, Sasha. I've already dealt with those kidnappers. You can stay here for now. I’ll send you back to the hospital later…” As he spoke, he edged closer to her on the couch. He reached out his hand, aiming to caress her smooth, porcelain cheek.There was an innocent purity about Sasha that stirred a desire he coul
“The second option, I hear that the brat who dared lay his hand on my girlfriend is some kind of ‘big brother’ to you?“Once he’s here, tell him to kneel before me and apologize.”Of course, Ted had no idea that Kaze was the very same outcast from his own family. He had not even bothered to look up his identity.Just hearing his name from Nadia was enough to set him off. He sent Steelclaw Guild after him right away.As a member of the powerful Lee family, he ruled over Riverbank City without caring about anyone’s background.“Kaze’s coming?!”Sasha’s eyes widened in shock and alarm.“I already called in some favors with the police to bring him in.” Ted smirked. “Though Nadia’s a gold digger, a drama queen, and a complete pain, she’s still my girlfriend. Well, at least until I say otherwise.“Anyone who touches my woman disrespects me and deserves to pay the price. “She told me he nearly smashed her face in. Well, breaking a few of his limbs would be a light punishment. Ki
“You little wretch, who do you think you are?!”Ted stopped, gasping for breath as he glared at Sasha with bloodshot eyes. “I'll give you one last chance!"Serve me well tonight, and I might forgive your rudeness. Otherwise, I'll lock you in this villa. You'll never get to see the outside again. Who's going to come looking for a nobody like you anyway?“And as for that so-called ‘brother’ of yours, I’ll break his limbs right in front of you.“Now, get into that room and strip!”As he spoke, he retrieved a box of blue pills, popped one into his mouth, and swallowed. It would take a moment for the pills to kick in. Hence, he prepared himself in advance.“No… Please don’t do this, Mr. Lee…”Although she did not know exactly what he had just taken, dread filled her as the implications settled in.“Hmph, I tried to be nice before, but you didn’t appreciate it.“Now it’s too late!”Dropping his pretense entirely, he motioned to his guard. “Go find out why Steelclaw Guild hasn’t b
“Well, interpret it however you like.”Kaze would not give anyone leverage. He smiled knowingly and continued, “However, if someone kidnapped Sasha and she ended up at your place, can I take that to mean you sent the kidnappers? Are you the mastermind behind the kidnapping?“In that case, wouldn’t it be quite reasonable for me to kill you right now?” As he spoke, Kaze took a step forward.Ted’s face shifted dramatically. He quickly retreated. “What are you trying to do?! Do you know who I am?!”Just then, the sound of a car engine roared from outside.“This is my boyfriend's villa. We occasionally come here to stay. Come on! I heard he’s captured that bastard, Kaze. This time, we’ll smash that bastard’s face to pieces!” Soon, Nadia and her friends burst into the living room, full of energy.However, as they entered, they saw Ted's bodyguard sprawled on the floor, covered in glass shards and unconscious. Upon seeing that, they stopped in their tracks.“W-What’s going on?!”