“This slap is for Cole,” Kaze said while shaking his hand. “Thank you, Kaze!” Cole was deeply moved and teared up that Kaze avenged him. It practically meant that Kaze forgave him for failing his task. “Kaze, I won’t let this go! We’ll meet again!” Karina covered her face as she shot a fierce glare at Kaze. She wanted to leave but Kaze stopped her. “Wait a minute. Did I say you could go?” Kaze said. Karina froze. She turned around with clenched teeth and said, “What else do you want?” Kaze did not look at her. He pointed at Keiko and then said, “Chief Yaphet, my little sister, Sasha, was taken away by the fake officers that Karina sent earlier and the hospital did not do anything about it. “I suspect that St. Mary Hospital colluded with Karina for a certain purpose. Now that they’ve teamed up to accuse me, I think this is far more serious than it looks. I hope you can investigate this matter and do my little sister justice.” Keiko’s expression shifted at Kaze’s word
Welson said softly, “You don’t need to worry about that, Kaze. The mayor talked to me. Your goal aligns with his, which is Sanwell Finances. What I want to say is, that the Yaphet family also aligns with your goal.” “I see…” Kaze was struck with realization. No one in this field was an idiot. Welson was a loyal follower of Kent and acted as the mayor’s right-hand man. However, it was more appropriate to call Welson an ally instead of the mayor’s subordinate. The Yaphet family was displeased with Sanwell Finances, so they chose to side with the mayor. It explained why Welson stripped Karina of her position and disregarded the shareholders of St. Mary Hospital, insisting on launching an investigation into the board members. Taking orders from the mayor was just a general explanation to the masses. The truth was that Welson and Kaze shared a common goal and their interests aligned, so he decided to lend a helping hand. After all, even if the investigation were launched
Leron stared at Kaze with overflowing murderous intent. Unfortunately, his gaze was not as deadly as his marksmanship. Kaze was not deterred. He simply smiled and said, “Don’t you think you are asking for a little too much? You tried to kill me twice and I still haven’t settled the score with you. We are still enemies, not allies. “Why do you think your enemy, that you tried to kill, will consider your family’s safety a priority? Isn’t it a double standard?” Leron clenched his teeth fiercely. “You bastard! My family shouldn’t be involved…” “Nonsense. Are you even listening to yourself?” Kaze scoffed, “Stop talking bullshit. If you cared about your family’s safety, you should have told me who those men were, who led them, and how my men could kill them. “And, if you can tell me more about Casius, then I can solve the problem once and for all. For example, you can tell me what shady deals there are between Casius and Jude, or how many more powerful men Casius has under his
“Right or not, it doesn’t matter.” Kaze smiled indifferently. He did not go to Bronze Sparrow so he could approach Buffy, it was just that the opportunity presented itself. “What you are saying is that what happened to the mayor’s family is caused by the Refined Blade Clan? And Casius is actually working with them secretly?” Leron’s expression shifted once more. It was no different than betraying Casius after Kaze extracted that much information from him just by talking. Nevertheless, he clenched his teeth and said, “Kaze Lee, I have underestimated you. Judging from how Hannah Delmore obeys you and how you can order the Viper’s Den agents around, you are certainly a powerful figure. “I don’t know what you are trying to achieve but let me warn you—it’s complicated between Casius and the Refined Blade Clan. The rabbit hole is deeper than you could ever imagine. “No matter what position you hold in the Viper’s Den or what your goals are, this is beyond you. Stay away or else y
“Kaze Lee, you’re a vicious one!” Leron bellowed. He wanted to raise his hands to make a signal. The mansion was surrounded by multiple high grounds and if the mansion was being monitored, they would be able to spot the signal. Thump! Right before Leron could raise his hands, a Viper’s Den agent kicked him from behind his knees, forcing him to the ground. He was just another man if he was not armed with a gun. “Take him inside.” Kaze signaled his men indifferently. After Leron was dragged inside, he went into the mansion too. Outside the mansion, positioned on high ground with a clear view, a figure lowered his binoculars, pulled out his phone, and prepared to make a call. …At the same time on the freeway connecting Riverbank Airport and the city center, several expensive cars formed a motorcade, cruising smoothly and steadily. Casius was in one of the cars, sitting in the rear seat with his eyes closed, resting. “Sir, we just got news from Jade Lake mansion.
Casius clenched his fists tightly and said, “If that’s the case, Kaze Lee cannot be allowed to live anymore. If he’s bringing Leron to his family, whether Leron has betrayed me or is it just a show, it will be a great chance to wipe him out once and for all.” “Sir, are you planning to go there yourself?” Noticing the coldness in Casius’ tone, Neely had been working for him long enough to know that he was furious. His woman was taken away and his trusted man was captured, Casius was burning with rage. The only way he could vent his anger was Kaze kneeling before him, begging for life. A moment of silence later, Casius said, “I am going to the hospital to visit Faith. You can take charge of this operation. I’ll assign Snake Granny to you. Make sure Kaze Lee is dead.” “What about Leron?” Neely asked. “Depends on his performance. If he hasn’t turned on us, bring him back. He’s a good hitman after all. If he has turned, just take him out as well.” Casius’ tone was icy, espec
“Hehe, my precious children must be bored in the car. Come out.” Granny Snake got out and waved inside the car, her tone affectionate and loving but felt strange. The fighters and shooters instinctively took a step back as they stared at the backseat of the car with widened eyes. Some of them turned away and dared not look. Hiss! Following an eerie hissing, two huge snake heads emerged from the rear seat. The emerald eyes looked lush and brilliant on their pitch-black scaley bodies, like embers of the netherworld. The snakes opened their mouths, revealing their sharp venomous fangs, and hissed, seemingly trying to devour their prey. “My children, come here.” As Granny Snake called them over, the two deadly snakes ignored the men around them and wriggled over to her. As though enchanted by her words, they slithered up her legs and each curled around her arms, hissing at her face. It was freaky and horrifying to the men around her. Neely took a deep breath and said, “
“Aaah, yes…” Neely took another deep breath and held Granny Snake’s hand as they walked to the mansion. A while later, they arrived at the entrance, and two figures jumped from the bushes beside them. They were the scouts that Neely assigned to watch the place earlier. “Are they still inside the mansion?” Neely asked expressionlessly. One of them bowed and said, “They haven’t come out since they went in. We have been watching them closely. Kaze Lee and Leron must have reached an agreement. The Viper’s Den agents who were watching Leron’s family had left. “We checked everyone who walked out of the mansion and didn’t see Leron or Kaze Lee. We didn’t go after those who left because we didn’t want to startle them.” Neely nodded. “Nicely done. Kaze has been messing with Casius far too many times. Today will be his death!” Her lips curled into a frosty grin. “Lead the way. Be careful, Kaze Lee is dangerous. Otherwise, Leron wouldn't have ended up being captive.” She signa
Darcy frowned and said, “Grandaunt, we don’t need to be afraid of Aiden Krad’s dirty tricks. As a matter of fact, I dealt with the banks and their repayments last night. “Sky Ocean Corporation is fully prepared for the upcoming auction. All our funds are being diverted and we will receive them today…” “Shut up!” Phoenix shouted to cut Darcy off. Her eyes were sharp and fierce as she said, “You are more ignorant than I thought. The bank repayments are nothing! “I heard that the auction committee raised the deposit to ten billion. You can’t even afford to qualify for that, yet you dream of opposing the Krad family? You are delusional! “I don’t want to repeat myself. Call Aiden Krad right now and drop out of the auction!” The deposit alone was ten billion?!” Agnes and Hector, who were hiding behind the crowd, were shocked by the astronomical amount. “Darcy, what are you doing standing there? Make the call!” Noticing Darcy’s silence, Agnes finally lost her patience and de
“Hmph! You’re trying to hide it? How long do you think you can keep this up?” Joan crossed her arms and scoffed. “Everyone in Riverbank knows that you’ve offended the Krads and are being sanctioned right now. “The bank cut off your loans and the suppliers refused to work with you. Sky Ocean Corporation is in a huge financial crisis and might be facing bankruptcy!” Darcy frowned. “Joan, Sky Ocean Corporation’s financial status is none of your business.” “Yeah, but it’s Madam Quint’s business!” Joan scoffed. “Darcy, don’t you forget that you are the branch head of the Quints and your duty is to make money for the family. “Madam Quint came all the way here to Riverbank from Ridgesouth because she is representing the family to inspect your work! Yet look what you've done! Why don’t you look in the mirror and see who you are? How dare you offend Aiden Krad and oppose the Krads? You’re ignorant! “One word from them and Sky Ocean Corporation is facing bankruptcy! Don’t forget th
“Thank you, Ms. Quint!” Tess and the others were overjoyed. Darcy was the main reason why they did not resign or lash out at the old lady when they were slapped. Darcy treated the employees like family and even after Aiden’s intentional sabotage, only a few resigned from the company. “Where are they?” Darcy asked Pamela. “The main meeting room.” Darcy nodded and went straight to the meeting room. Kaze, on the other hand, pondered. He glanced at Tess and the others who went behind the counter to retrieve their phones and then said to Darcy, “You go ahead, I’ll be right there.” Darcy hummed a reply and went off with Pamela. When they arrived at the entrance, they saw Phoenix and the others from the Quints, sitting around the table like they owned the place. The executives of Sky Ocean Corporation were serving water to them like they were waiters. The other branch heads of the family ordered the executives around, giving them a hard time. “A small company with no man
“Aiden Krad? Why is a man like you threatening a woman? You call that capable?” Kaze took the phone and said, “Tomorrow at the auction, I will make you kneel and beg in front of me.” “Kaze Lee?” Aiden was taken aback for a moment before he realized he was speaking to Kaze. “How dare you speak to me like that? You must have a death wish.” “Fuck off.” Kaze hung up the phone immediately. “Don’t worry about that.” As he handed the phone to Darcy, he tapped her shoulder and said, “Tomorrow, Aiden Krad won’t even have the tears to shed.” Darcy might or might not have listened to Kaze. Her brows remained furrowed along the way back. She got a few calls during the journey but she did not answer them all. Kaze’s phone rang a few times as well. One was from Agnes, but since he did not know what his mother-in-law was up to, he refused to answer. When they almost reached Sky Ocean Corporation, Darcy slowly regained her composure and senses. “Ring!” Darcy’s phone rang
Aiden’s words carried obvious threats. His tone sounded like a bloodthirsty monster warning its prey. The arrogance and confidence that originated from his family were on full display during the conversation. It was as though Darcy must step away and let him take the land or else it would defy the laws of nature. “I don’t fucking care if your family is pissed.” Darcy spat out a rare vulgar word, showing neither respect nor courtesy to the man. “We’ll see what happens at the auction tomorrow.” “Ms. Quint, it seems like you are determined to oppose me and the Krads.” Aiden’s voice turned cold as he added, “If you continue down this path, you will only be my enemy. What I have done until now is nothing but child’s play. If you really become an enemy of my family, then…” A quick pause later, his voice turned sinister, and said, “Believe me, you will regret it.” “You’re threatening me?” Darcy scoffed in disdain. Aiden explained, “I am merely stating a fact. I know you are
“It’s like a fish in water, a tiger in the woods. To the Steelclaw Guild, at least in Riverbank, no one can stop them if they want to leave.” Kaze nodded, agreeing to Leron’s explanation. He quickly put the thought of pursuit aside. The Steelclaw Guild had been around for many years and its existence and strong influence became answers to many questions. “Let’s go back to Riverbank,” Kaze said to Darcy. Darcy looked hesitant. She carefully looked around and asked, “We’re just going back like that? Should we call the bodyguards or something?” She was terrified about what just happened and she still had not completely calmed down. She became aware of her surroundings and cautious of the people who appeared before her, assuming that they were people with malicious intentions. Kaze knew that she was under high pressure and anxiety for the past two days, especially after what happened. Siberian’s assassination attempt only made her condition worse. It all started with Aiden’
Leron said, “The Eight Tigers named themselves that just to look good. As a matter of fact, the four who died a while ago were just recruited to fill in the numbers. “As for the top four tigers such as Siberian, each of them has their own characteristics and traits. Siberian is responsible for the assassination and is one of the strongest and fastest members of the organization. “I believed Mr. Lee just experienced it first-hand.” Kaze narrowed his eyes. “So Siberian is after me?” He then pulled his phone out to dial a number. “Kaze, my brother, what can I do for you?” A while later, South’s voice came from the phone. Rumors about Casius dying at Kaze’s hands had been circulating around these days, but most of the common citizens did not believe it. No one believed a useless live-in husband could do something that atrocious. However, South believed otherwise because he saw what Kaze could do with his own eyes. It explained why he kept his arrogance and confidence of
It was the familiar sound of a handgun equipped with a silencer. Kaze breathed a sigh of relief. Leron had arrived! He had been tailing them, secretly protecting them from the shadows. Right after the first shot, two more shots sounded. It was Leron’s signature triangle shot, used to block a target from escaping. The old killer initially charged at Kaze from the left but he quickly did a side flip, twisting his body in a freaky manner, and escaped from the trajectory of the triangle shot. All three shots missed—two shots hit the wall, and one hit the ground. The impact chipped off a small part of the wall and ground, leaving behind deep holes. “Huh? Interesting.” Even Kaze was surprised by the old killer’s response. The killer was not just good at assassination, but his body was also agile and extraordinarily nimble. Leron had been following Kaze for a while now and participated in multiple fights. Other than Kaze himself, he had never seen anyone who could do
“Whoosh!” The swift swing of the dagger left a huge cut on Kaze’s shirt at the abdomen. The old man had switched his stance to kneeling on one knee. The pain in his eyes had been replaced by frosty murderous intent, with a hint of shock and resentment as if he did not expect Kaze to dodge the lethal blow. “Old man, you’re a wicked one.” Kaze was also shocked. He looked down at his collar T-shirt and the wide opening at his stomach. The chilling wind on his skin sent chills down his spine. A split second later he would be gutted on the spot. “Swoosh!” After missing the ambush, the old man jumped like a nimble fox for a follow-up attack. This time, he switched his target from Kaze to Darcy. The dagger in his hand glared coldly as it thrusted toward Kaze’s chest. He was shocked that Kaze was able to dodge his lethal blow. He also realized Kaze was a tough opponent, so he switched to an easier one—Darcy. He acted like a gambler who had lost everything. With nothing