“Kaze, you brought this on yourself. 10 billion dollars is not a lot to ask from you. The compensation is just twice what my family has lost. “I know that it will be hard for you and your wife to come up with the money all at once.” Miya glanced at Darcy and said, “But like I said, I can accept Sky Ocean Corporation as collateral.“You have a week to make this happen. “Now, do we have a problem?” Since Kaze was a brute, Miya turned her attention to Darcy instead. Miya held the request to make Kaze kneel for now. Through their interactions, Miya could tell one thing. Darcy cared a lot about Kaze. She would go to lengths to shield Kaze from humiliation. In that case, Miya was better off approaching the subject of money first. She could secure her benefits and bleed Kaze’s family dry. Once that happened, Miya would have Kaze where she wanted. Kaze would have no choice but to bow to her. One to keep the peace, Darcy fell into contemplation before uttering, “10 bill
The Otters nearly lost it. Kaze was unaware of the impending doom coming his way for calling Hunter out. “Shut up, Kaze!” Even Bella could not take it anymore. She said angrily, “Agnes, keep your son-in-law in line.” “Hear that, bastard? Shut up! Are you oblivious to the trouble you have caused?”Agnes yelled furiously at Kaze. She finally had Bella’s approval to rejoin the family. However, Kaze ruined things for her again. Agnes could imagine how much the Otters hated them. Kaze said indifferently, “Did I commit a crime to tear a piece of paper? Who made the rule up? Mr. Yaphet?” “You got that right, Kaze. Mr. Yaphet’s word is law.” Miya said coldly, “You’ve committed a serious crime by tearing his handwriting, and you deserve the death penalty.” “Oh…” Kaze smiled nonchalantly. “Get him to arrest me then. If he can catch me, he can do whatever he wants.” “Mr. Yaphet doesn’t have to arrest you himself.” Miya sneered. “You’re only cocky because you have ties
“10 million for Alfonso just to show up? That’s some easy money.” Kaze raised his brows. He did not expect Alfonso to make money using his status as ex-branch chief of the Viper’s Den Butterworth Branch. It somehow felt cheap. “You know nothing!” Miya scoffed. “10 million is a discounted price. You really think 10 million is enough to bring him here? Without connections, he won’t even look at you if you give him one hundred million! “Now that you’ve known better, your wife might seem rich but she’s just a nouveau riche. You are nothing to us!” She peered down at Kaze proudly, speaking with superiority. To her, Kaze gained the courage to speak arrogantly and loudly because of his connections with the Viper’s Den. Now that she invited Alfonso, would Kaze’s connections still be useful? In short, she believed Kaze’s days were numbered. “Sir, someone claiming to be Alfonso Longwind from the Viper’s Den Butterworth Branch is outside, requesting a meeting,” said a servant
“Kaze, shut the hell up!” Caster bellowed angrily, “How dare you speak like that in front of Chief Longwind?! Dayton here asks you to kneel and you kneel! What are you doing standing there?” The other family members glared at Kaze as well. “K-Kaze? Kaze Lee?!” Dayton cried in shock, his expression horrified. Even Alfonso’s expression darkened. A bad feeling erupted in his heart. “They are not worthy of that.” Kaze sauntered out from the crowd and then looked at Dayton. “Am I right, Dayton?” Dayton stared at Kaze blankly, and under everyone's disbelieving gazes, he stepped forward and fell to his knees. “What?!” “Chief Longwind’s disciple knelt before Kaze?!” “What is going on?” The entire Otter family was shocked when they saw Dayton kneel before Kaze with a horrified look. Even Darcy and her parents were stunned. Miya was also taken aback by the sudden twist. She could not wrap her head around the situation. “K-Kaze! Y-Yes! I am not worthy to make you kneel
Alfonso chose to remain quiet. Dayton getting slapped was better than he himself getting slapped. Even after Miya questioned him, Alfonso remained unfazed and refused to act. It stunned everyone. Alfonso was the ex-branch chief of the Viper’s Den Butterworth Branch, a prominent figure even in the South River State. Yet someone as powerful as him refused to act when his disciple was being slapped by Kaze. What happened? Was he afraid of Kaze? Impossible! “Since you are so obedient, let’s call it a day for now. Get up.” Kaze finally stopped and took another piece of tissue to wipe his hand. “Thank you, Kaze! Thank you!” Dayton got up from the floor, bowed, and thanked Kaze for his mercy. “Kaze, my master and I had no idea that you were here. We wouldn’t be here otherwise.” Everyone was baffled. Dayton bowed obediently to Kaze as if Kaze was his master instead of Alfonso. Kaze glanced at Alfonso and said with a smile, “10 million just to be here. You really k
Miya’s expression darkened. She bellowed, “You bastard! You called the police? You shameless bastard! You really think you can have me arrested? I can come out whenever I want!” “Tell that to the police,” Kaze said. Soon, the police officers arrived and took Miya and her men away. After going through multiple procedures, she was released because it was merely a financial conflict. Kaze, the self-proclaimed victim, did not suffer any financial losses, so Miya was only detained for two hours before she was released. However, she was a well-known figure online and always appeared on entertainment news with her son. When the paparazzi found out that she was detained for two hours, it sparked a huge discussion online. Countless media outlets swarmed over the topic, making it trending for the day. Due to her detention, be it St. Mary’s or the Geranium Heartanos, their businesses were affected. What happened to Miya caused a chain reaction, eventually snowballing into a huge i
Hunter’s brows furrowed but quickly eased out. “He saw it and then tore it. I think I know why Alfonso is afraid of him.” “Why is that?” Miya asked out of curiosity. Hunter glanced at the woman and said, “When I write the name on the paper, I infuse it with my anger, and usually, any ordinary person will be overwhelmed by its power with just a glance, causing the person to bleed. “Even the powerful ones would suffer internal injuries. “Kaze saw it but did not react to it. It means he’s powerful and it also explains why Alfonso is afraid of him. “Alfonso must have crossed paths with him in the past and know that he was no match.” Miya was shocked by Hunter’s explanation. Alfonso was a well-known expert within the Viper’s Den, yet even he was no match for Kaze. She never thought of it before. Compared to Miya’s astonishment, Hunter was relatively calm. With an interested look, he said, “Interesting. I didn’t expect to meet someone so interesting in Riverbank.” “Mr. Ya
“Mrs. Heartano, I am telling you this because I want you to know that you should not be afraid of people like him just because he has some mysterious support. “You brought the paper to the Otters and it represented me to a certain extent.” Hunter stood with his hands behind his back, slightly bent over to stare at Miya with a frosty look. He was displeased by Miya’s cowardness. “I’m sorry, Mr. Yaphet. I should have done better.” Miya felt guilty and lowered her head lower. “But if Kaze tore the paper in front of a crowd, then he’s disrespecting me.” Hunter sat down on the chair and started to make tea. “I’ve come to Riverbank for just a short while and rarely goes out, unlike the others who lived a high-profile life. “Ever since I took care of the two useless ones in the Riverbank Seven, no one in Riverbank dared to disrespect me. Even if I did not show up in person, my words represented me and people would kneel before it, showing utmost respect! “Who would have th
Katie proudly made the statement, convinced that she had done a lot for her daughter. It was only right for Leah to be grateful and understand her sacrifice. To Katie’s surprise, Leah chuckled. “What else have you done for me? You never showed me any attention. You don’t know what I like. You have no idea what I want.” Leah finally saw her mother as the person she was. This side of Katie was terrifying. “What more do you want? Am I not supposed to work? Should I be spending every waking minute of the day with you?” Katie understood Leah’s needs. However, there was no way she could make it happen. It was not easy for a woman to take hold in the Northborn Group, much less secure a high position there. Katie went through great pains to get where she was today. Alas, Leah could not understand where she was coming from. “I’m not asking you to be with me every day. I’ve tried my best to do everything you asked of me, but you can’t even be there for me during my birthdays.
“Everything I do, I do for you. Get this straight. The guy approached you because of what I could bring to the table.” Katie was pissed by her daughter’s defiance which was becoming worse with age. “I know the kind of person he is. Without Kaze’s help, I wouldn’t have escaped. Where were you then? You’re in no position to say that. “Even if there’s something he’s after, what would he want from me? I have nothing to offer.” Leah did not believe a word Katie said. Clearly, Katie was out to get Kaze. “He’s nothing but a poor kid. Why are you blowing this out of proportion? I’ve clearly stated what needed to be done. Why are you still being stubborn?”Katie believed she had not raised her daughter right. Leah turned out pretty naïve. “I told you. He has no ulterior motive. He doesn’t know who I am. He doesn’t have any other intentions. I approached him, not the other way around.” Leah kicked herself for pulling a reckless stunt. All she did was give Kaze more problems. Kat
Leah hated her mother being unreasonable. “Don’t get the wrong idea. I fed you, I gave you clothes, I put a roof over your head, I gave you life! The least you could do is to listen to me!” Katie did not expect her daughter to go so far as to defy her. Kaze remained silent, knowing that no matter what he said, it would be meaningless to someone unwilling to listen. “Kaze, I’m sorry. It was my fault that you are in this mess. I’m a jinx…” Leah blamed herself for getting Kaze in trouble with her mother. If not because of her, he would never encounter her mother. “Shut it! Why are you apologizing!? He approached you with purpose and you can’t even see that? He’s not worthy of your time!” Katie was livid. She felt her daughter was blinded by emotions, incapable of making the right decision. And to make matters worse, the girl even apologized to Kaze—what nonsense! A poor man without any background was no match for her daughter and her status. He approached the girl becaus
Katie suddenly chuckled. “What’s the matter? You are after my daughter and you tried to give me advice? What are you trying to do?” She looked down on a man with no future. She stubbornly believed he approached her daughter because of her. If he said as such, he must have known something else. It was no secret that Katie was preparing the birthday banquet for Leah and one could easily find out about it with a little research. Katie took his words not as a suggestion but as a challenge to her power. “Whatever. You stubbornly believe that anyone who approaches you or your daughter is after your power, does that mean there’s no emotions or love throughout your life?” Kaze suddenly looked at Katie with a pitiful gaze. She had been consumed by the thirst for power and it wiped her humanity. Katie would eventually be a sacrifice of someone else before she knew it. “Don’t look at me with those eyes. Who do you think you are? I see through you right away! I’ve seen a lot of
Frustrated, Leah tried to shake her mother’s hand off, but Katie tightened the grip and did not let it happen. The more the girl resisted, the more Katie felt challenged. She felt that her authority was being shaken by her daughter’s defiance. “Stop it! I told you before that if you don’t listen to me, I will make you regret it! And, don’t let me catch you with this bastard anymore, or he won’t have a future here in Butterworth!” Katie shouted at the girl to silence her. Leah could resist her mother and defy her, but not at the expense of her friend’s well-being. She knew her mother always meant what she said, and once those words were spoken, she would certainly take action against Kaze. Therefore, she quickly fell silent and let her mother take control of the situation. Katie glared at Kaze resentfully. “Stay away from my daughter or I will make you pay!” she bellowed. She then dragged Leah to her car and told the girl to get in. Right after she closed the door, s
Without further ado, Katie stormed out of the car and dashed over to them. “Leah!” she shouted, startling her daughter. When Leah saw her mother, she knew doomsday was upon her. She was frightened and stunned on the spot. Kaze was surprised by the coincidence as well. He was not afraid of the woman but she was charging at them like a ferocious monster. “I told you not to be with this guy! Why didn’t you listen to me?!” Katie could not tolerate her daughter’s defiance. She saw it as a direct challenge to her authority and bottom line. She stepped up and dragged her daughter away. “I told you not to see this poor bastard. Why didn’t you listen to me?” She was consumed by rage and paid no attention to her choice of words. All she cared about was the fear that her daughter had nearly fallen into a stranger’s hands. Leah disliked her mother being unreasonable. She had no idea what changed her mother into an unreasonable wretched hag. “Mom, what are you talking about?” “W
“Katie’s daughter dined at my restaurant and she met the man Katie intended to match her with, yet Katie knew nothing and even threw a tantrum at the door. Why do you think that happened?” Master Fuller shook his head helplessly and poured himself a glass of beer. The last guest of the day had left and he could enjoy his rest peacefully. However, the last guest of the day was a rather interesting pair. “Isn’t it a little contradicting? She’s trying to get Mr. Lee to marry her daughter but she’s asking for trouble at the same time.” The woman was surprised but also found it interesting. “Do I have to deliver the meals to Mr. Lee?” “Let my disciple do it. Don’t you get involved in this, it’s better to stay away from trouble.” Master Fuller wanted to get back at Katie, yet he did not need to do anything because the woman was actively bringing trouble upon herself. The woman did not say anything and simply gazed into the distance. The wooden door at the entrance was ope
“It’s getting late. Let’s get you back.” Kaze knew that Leah had snuck out of the hotel, so it would not be good to let her stay out too late. Katie was a tough mother to deal with. If she found out her daughter snuck out without her permission and spent dinner with him, she would lose her mind. Kaze was not afraid but Leah would have to suffer her mother’s wrath. “It’s getting late. We have to go back.” Leah liked the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. She felt free of restraints while on the premises, but time flew by quickly, leaving her with little time to savor the experience. She wished she could enjoy more moments of peace and quiet while indulging in good food. “Do visit if you have time. We usually open at night only,” Master Fuller said when he noticed the heavy look on the girl’s face. “Great. I’m definitely coming again!” Leah then got up and headed out. Kaze then pulled his wallet out and wanted to pay for the meal. “Mr. Lee, what are you doing here?
Passersby would spare an extra glance at the expensive car but dared not pause to inspect further. The woman in the car looked anxious as she relentlessly tapped her fingers on the steering wheel. Katie was still waiting, hoping to find out who Master Fuller’s guests were. Her patience was thinning by the second. Since she picked up her daughter, everything had gradually slipped out of her control, and she hated the feeling. Back at the restaurant, Master Fuller and his guests were still chatting over delicious dessert. Kaze had a bite and was amazed by the taste. As expected of a national-level chef, his culinary skills could turn the simplest ingredients into the most amazing delicacy. “I thought this was just a normal sweet potato but there’s something else added inside.” After an enjoyable dinner, Leah finally had the chance to taste the final dish—the dessert, which appeared to be an ordinary sweet potato. When she peeled the skin and took a bite, she realized