“His wife is the head of the Quint family branch and he’s living off his wife! That’s why he has the nerve to slap you! “This girl is his cousin-in-law and they have been intimate…” Patrick spoke up eagerly. First of all, it was to curry favors with South so when Kaze started bragging and bluffing, the man would not be intimidated and come back for Maxine. Secondly, he got embarrassed in Buckridge Lounge and he wished to drag Kaze down. Only when Kaze had it worse than him could he feel mentally fulfilled. He became the loyal dog serving South and said by pointing at Kaze, “Kaze Lee, how dare you slap Mr. Stormborn! You must have a death wish! “You know why Mr. Stormborn is also a Riverbank Seven? Other than his outstanding capabilities, it’s also because of the Steelclaw Guild. “I believe even a bumpkin like you knows what the Steelclaw Guild is. Mr. Stormborn is one of the four strongest in the guild, holding actual power that could determine someone’s life or death!
South was sent flying backward by the slap. He looked at Kaze blankly, the slap mark on his face distinctive. The others were shocked as well. Kaze might have ambushed South during the first slap and it was understandable that he could not dodge it in time. Yet South failed to dodge or even see the second slap as well. A moment ago, South crippled Blackie, the general manager of Buckridge Lounge, and then killed an elite agent of the Tiger’s Cave. Was Kaze always this powerful? Was this the reason he dared to stand up against South? Blackie, who remained on the floor like a pile of meat, looked at Kaze with a complicated gaze. Previously, he had repeatedly taunted Kaze, but now he realized he was nothing but a foolish clown. South crippled him easily but Kaze could slap South twice. It made Blackie realize the massive gap of strength between them. The people regained their composure after a while. Patrick was the first to speak. He scoffed, “Kaze Lee, you’re dead
“Yeah! He’s the live-in son-in-law of the Otter family but we are not that close! We want him dead as well” “Mr. Stormborn, do whatever you want to him and we won’t say a thing…” Everyone, including Maxine and Max, quickly cut ties with Kaze, afraid they would be caught in South’s wrath. Everyone was clear that after three slaps at South, Kaze was already as good as dead. If South had not cut Kaze up into a million pieces, he should not call himself the Southern Tiger. “Kaze, don’t do this. He’s from a dangerous organization. He just killed someone…” Rose tugged Kaze’s arm, asking him to calm down. She knew Kaze slapped South because of her but even she felt he was a little impulsive. One slap was fine but three? There was no turning back. If South was just another normal playboy, things might not be as terrible. Yet South was not just one of the Riverbank Seven, he was also one of the top four of the Steelclaw Guild, the Southern Tiger. Either of his titles could
“Since you don’t know what’s good for you, I’ll make sure you and this bastard here get it!” The smirk on South’s face turned vicious as a ferocious aura erupted from him. Other than Kaze, everyone in the room was shaken. He rolled his sleeves up, ready to engage in a fight. It seemed like he was not even serious when he fought Blackie and the ex-Iron Tigers members. “Are you sure you want to fight me?” Kaze asked, his tone calm. South was taken aback for a moment before he laughed. A live-in husband had slapped him three times and then calmly asked if he was still sure he wanted to fight. What was wrong with today? Why would the moocher talk to him as if he was someone from a powerful family? What gave him the confidence and the nerve? If South did not kill Kaze on the spot, they might have to retire from the underworld. Patrick, Maxine, and the others looked at Kaze as if he had lost his mind. Had he not noticed South was ready to kill him? How dared he cont
Kaze glanced at South. “Do you have a problem with letting her leave?” “Not at all.” South grinned. “Things are going to get gory in here. It won’t be nice to scare a pretty girl like her.” He waved his arm, granting the release of Rose. Only Kaze and South’s people remained in the place soon enough. Even the staff of Buckridge Lounge were thrown out. “Thud!” South hurled a bottle of liquor to Kaze and said indifferently, “I’m giving you one last drink before I send you on your way. Here’s your chance to go out with a bang.” “One last drink?” Kaze glanced at the bottle and uttered with a smile, “I think the drink should be for you.” South’s companions gathered a pile of empty bottles with the intention of smashing Kaze’s head with them. They started laughing. “You’re playing a dangerous game by defying Mr. Stormborn, boy.”“If I were you, I’d apologize to Mr. Stormborn on my knees right now. He might be so kind as to spare your life if you beg him earnestly.”“M
The deaths of Bengla and Caspian were no secret as South had killed Genesis, the perpetrator.The passing of Stripes and Bali remained a well-kept secret, though. So how did a hick like Kaze find out? South stopped his companions from attacking Kaze and said coldly, “Why don’t you tell me what killed them?” “I killed Stripes and Bali when they tried to assassinate me while disguised as police officers.” Bearing a faint smile, Kaze said, “Bengla and Caspian didn’t pose much of a challenge. They took a group to jump on me, and I brought them in alive. “Later, Genesis just wouldn’t leave me alone, so I let Bengla and Caspian take the fall for killing and injuring Casius’ people. Then, I used the woman to kill them too. “Genesis wished I was dead. To be fair, I did manipulate her. “It was quite convenient that Genesis tried to kill me today while you were around. I played the situation to my advantage and had you killed her. It’s a fair exchange, don’t you think?” Kaze sp
With Kaze’s confidence swaying him, South sized Kaze up once more. It took a moment before South said with a smirk, “The Otters claimed that you were full of hot air. “For all I know, you could be giving me the big talk in hopes I’d give you a break. “You talked about capturing Bengla and Caspian alive. Now that Genesis is dead, who can testify for you? “Who can prove that you killed Stripes and Bali?“You think you can talk your way out of this?” South inched closer to Kaze, ready to go for the kill. He held off from attacking Kaze with the intention of cracking him under the strain. In short, South suspected Kaze of playing mind games. At the same time, he was not sure whether Kaze was telling the truth. Kaze could read South like a book. South’s little tricks were child’s play to Kaze. Kaze shook his head in resignation. “Do you actually think I’m seeking reconciliation? You’ve missed the point entirely.“But since you want proof, I’ll give you proof.” Kaze wh
South gave Kaze the death stare. He grimaced hard without saying a word. As the head of external relations for the Steelclaw Guild, South handled all of the organization’s business dealings.Karina got through the organization through South. All she provided was a photo and limited information about Kaze being disowned by the Sunrise Lees. The inaccurate intelligence resulted in the death of Stripes and Bali. Subsequently, Bengla and Caspian did not take Kaze lightly during their assassination attempt. They brought along reinforcements. Still, Kaze killed them all. Initially, South could not remember or recognize who Kaze was.However, Kaze jogged his memory with the phone call. South knew that Kaze was not lying. The members of the Steelclaw Guild died at his hands. That was not the point, though.The implication behind the deaths of four Steelclaw Guild members showcased the extent of Kaze’s power.Now, South no longer believed the beatings from Kaze were not the re
Aloysius came to have lunch and he picked up a piece of information during his meal. He wondered if it was real. When he first heard it, he thought it was ridiculous, but on second thought, it somehow made sense. Katie usually looked like a caring but overprotective mother but who would know for sure that she would not do something so outrageous? Once a person was driven by benefits and gains, sentiments and emotions ought to be sacrificed. “She’s ruthless but only a woman with her personality is fit to be the CEO of the Northborn Group,” Jet said with an approving nod. When a person discarded all sentiments and emotions, he or she would be invincible. “Are we attending the party?” “Of course we are. I still have to find the mastermind.” Jet refused to just step back. Someone ought to pay for halting his business ventures. “I understand. I’ll prepare a gift.” Aloysius nodded and turned around to leave the room. Jet remained in his seat, sipping on his glass of win
Jet did not look worried. His companions were confused. Anyone else in Jet’s position would panic. Each day the business ventures were on hold, and he faced continuous losses.However, Jet remained composed. It proved that Jet was competent to face problems. Despite the obstacles, Jet was able to overcome it in no time. “I see. Do tell if you need any help. We are happy to lend a hand.” “Yeah. I’m sure the problems will go away soon enough.” The group uttered, not taking the incident to heart. Seeing that the group was gullible, Jet was relieved. After dinner, Jet sent his drunk guests away. Jet grimaced. “None of them know anything. Those who do won’t see me.” Jet was curious as to who he had upset to deserve the attack. There was still wiggle room in regard to his business ventures, and Jet could still afford the wait. Nevertheless, it was frustrating to be targeted. “Is there anything you need, sir?” Aloysius asked. “Keep an eye on these people. Check
“We are happy to have dinner with you, but it’s only been a few days since we last saw you.” Though confused, the group took their seats. Jet invited them out to see if they knew anything about the mastermind behind the halted projects. However, the group behaved no differently from before. “Friends should always stay connected. I’m looking to take on a few business ventures. I was wondering if any of you are interested.” Jet was not in the mood to start new business dealings. He was simply trying to extract information from the group. Jet’s business ventures were stalled, and if the group had an inkling, they would not do business with him.If they were in the dark, they would jump at the opportunity to close the deal. They could not possibly say no, especially since they had been begging for Jet to throw a lifeline. “What kind of business are we talking about?” “Yeah. Can we be a part of it?” “I’ve been wanting to do business with you, Jet. It’s a pity we never
Aloysius entered the room. He was in a sorry state with a bandage on his head. “Mr. Lyfe can’t make it today, sir.” “Didn’t he say he was coming?” Jet asked without a second thought. “Mr. Lyfe’s son is apparently pursuing Leah.“Katie is planning to throw her daughter a birthday party here.” It was old news. The Frosts had always received an invitation to the celebration. “Katie sure put a lot of thought into the party. She must be trying to reach out to more powerful people.” Jet saw through Katie’s little plan. “What do we do now, sir? These people are saying they can’t make it now.” Aloysius had long understood that he would lose friends when he lost power. However, things had not progressed to that state yet. Yet, Jet’s previous business partners ignored him. “The Frosts are still in power. Where are they getting their intel from?” Jet could not put up with the humiliation. “What do we do now, sir?” Aloysius did not expect these people to be so disrespect
Tens of thousands in assets were lost as every second passed. Jet, as powerful as he was, could not let that happen. “Look into any prominent figures who have come to Butterworth lately.” Driven by fury, Jet had no qualms about attacking his people. Jet would compensate him with money anyway. Aloysius was used to the treatment. He kept his mouth shut and cleared up the mess before taking off. Jet’s nerves were on edge. After all, he had never encountered such a situation before. It was a mystery as to who would resent him so much as to take action. After much thought, Jet gave his previous business partners a call. He either could not get through to them or was transferred to their assistants. As it turned out, he could not reach anyone. Jet realized that he may have upset the wrong person. Otherwise, this would not happen in the first place. “That’s strange. I’ve been staying in Butterworth. I doubt I have upset anyone.” Jet just could not figure it out.
“Just lay all the bad news on me.” Jet started getting some ideas, seeing that the situation was rather unique. “The other important business dealings are halted indefinitely. I can’t get hold of the higher-ups.” Something did not add up, but Aloysius could not figure it out. This was the reason why he had to see Jet right away. “Have you investigated? Who is behind this?” It was clear to Jet that someone was out to get him, and the person targeted his business ventures. “We have run some checks. It’s a peculiar situation. It looks like someone is pushing this forward, but we can’t figure out who this person is.” Aloysius had been with the company for a long time. He knew a lot of people. Yet, he had never run into a case like this before. Despite the investigation, Aloysius could not find anything. “What’s the situation like?” Jet asked, holding back his rage. It was strange, indeed. However, there had to be some sort of trace. Who would attack the Frosts, th
Kaze watched as the senior citizens took off. The place was quiet as usual, and many things in the unit were left uncollected. “Mr. Lee, does this arrangement work?” Arthur awaited Kaze’s orders. “It will do for now.” After being out for the day, Kaze had seen some stuff. Business was all about making money, but some lines should not be crossed. As long as things remained within reason, there would not be scrutiny or blame. It was astounding the lengths Jet would go to. “The area will be demolished after a while. I want all of the Frosts’ projects on hold. Don’t approve any of them.” One word from Kaze could shake the very foundation of the Frosts’ business. “Alright. My team is on it. “But the Frosts will ask questions and find out who is behind this.” Arthur looked at Kaze worriedly. “They can’t find anything.” No one would know who Kaze was without his permission. It probably never crossed Jet’s mind that Snow had a powerful friend. Otherwise, he woul
Kaze was confused. Surely, the authorities would not disregard human lives and demolish the place by force. “Well, we tried to relocate them, but they refused our services. If they are still not on board, they will be sent to the retirement home tonight.” That was all Pax knew. The retirement home was just another place for the senior citizens to await death. “Is there nothing else you can do? So you signed the contract without thinking about the consequences? Karma will get back at you.” Pax’s shamelessness shocked Arthur. Pax mentioned that he would put the demolition on hold. It had not been long, and now the rights to the land were handed over. “It’s out of my hands. Jet went to my superiors to seal the deal. We are not allowed to intervene. “We had been figuring out ways to reach reconciliation for these senior citizens, but Jet was determined to make them pay.” It was the best Pax could do. He was just an employee, working to make a living. He did not have a say
“I want to see the person in charge of the demolition project now.” It was not a matter of time before the area was bulldozed, but Kaze hoped to delay it. Generally, it would take a large amount of capital to launch a project. Any delay would cause massive losses. Jet had several projects that had been put on hold, and it was a heavy blow to him. If Jet could not fix things quickly enough, all his money tied to the projects would be gone. He would be forced to ditch some projects to cut his losses. “I’ll get him here right now.” Arthur went out to make phone calls. He believed Kaze did the right thing as the senior citizens had nowhere to turn to. The senior citizens could only survive with some help. “Thank you, young man. Why are you helping us?” The senior citizens were old, but they could tell that Kaze genuinely wanted them to be okay. “I don’t think it’s right to bully you.” Kaze looked at the senior citizens earnestly, feeling sorry for them. Jet lack