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?!”
“Bet you never heard of the prestigious Lees. They are worth tens of billions, and that’s just the threshold into higher society, hick!”“The Lees basically own the South River State.” “You won’t know what hit you for disrespecting Mr. Lee!” Nadia’s influencer friends stare at Kaze cockily. The fact that Kaze whipped Keiko and crushed Miya was fresh in their memories. They may just be small-time influencers, but they were well-versed in the art of social navigation. The influencers were just going to swallow their pride and forget that the whole thing ever happened. However, Nadia pulled out her ace, Ted. With Ted in their corner, the influencers could hold their heads up high. They no longer had to fear Kaze. Smug, Nadia yelled sternly, “Bastard! Get down on your knees now! “Apologize to us. If you play your cards right, we might feel happy to talk to Ted about sparing your life.” Paying no heed to Nadia, Kaze looked at Ted and said callously, “You had Sasha tie
“Alright! Get her bruised and battered before stripping her down for branding.” Nadia chuckled and raised her hand to hit Sasha in the face. “Smack!” Before Nadia’s hand could reach Sasha’s face, Kaze came forward and grabbed Nadia by the wrist. Despite giving everything she got, Nadia could not move her arm away from Kaze. She was outraged. “What are you doing, bastard? I can’t believe you would touch me in front of my boyfriend. You’re asking for it!”“Smack!” Without wasting his breath, Kaze released Nadia’s wrist and whipped her face. “Argh!” As Nadia cried out in pain, she was flung back and crashed onto the marble coffee table. She whimpered agonizingly. “How dare you, bastard!” Nadia’s friends were horrified and furious. They did not think Kaze would attack Nadia ruthlessly in front of Ted. Kaze looked back and stared the influencers down. “I guess you vile women haven’t learned anything.”Kaze strode forward and grabbed a woman by the hair, pulling her
Ted realized he had met his match, and there was no way out of it. Anyone else would have taken the high road so as not to make the Lees an enemy. However, Kaze hated the family’s guts, so Ted was out of luck. “Thump!”Without hesitation, Ted fell to his knees as Kaze approached menacingly. Ted said shakily, “Don’t do anything reckless, Kaze! “We’re family, you know. “My side of the family lives abroad. I have never picked on you like Cosmo and Narian did. “You can’t do to me what you did to them. “I was wrong! It was my mistake! “I didn’t know it was you. Had I known, I would’ve been nice.” Ted’s bodyguard was shocked to see Ted, a young heir of the Lees, kneeling before Kaze in utter defeat. Even Kaze was taken aback by Ted’s sudden act. A brief moment later, Kaze chuckled and said, “You’re right. You’re different from Narian and Cosmo. You never picked on me. We have no beef.” “That’s right. We have no beef. It’s all a misunderstanding today.” Ted heaved