“Nonsense! The cells are divided by gender! You don’t know that?” Darcy gave Kaze a tap full of love. She then looked him in the eyes. “You turned yourself in?” She broke down in tears. She hugged him tightly and nuzzled against his face. “Kaze, thank you for being by my side. I know even if the world abandons me, you will still be with me.” Darcy was framed by Rudy and his family, and abandoned by her grandfather. She was devastated. She was not asking for much—not expecting Kaze to save her, but just wanted him to be by her side at a time of crisis. After a long hug, Darcy released Kaze and wiped her tears away. “Kaze, don’t turn yourself in. If they question you, don’t say anything. No one knows you are faking your mental disability, they can’t do anything to you. “When you get out, help me take care of my parents, and Sky. Grandfather and the others will go after my parents. You are my only hope now…” Darcy teared up as she spoke. Kaze tapped her shoulder and co
Jean was surprised for a moment before she jumped off the bed. She did not expect to see Darcy in person. “Ms. Quint, watch your words. I didn’t lie,” Jean said expressionlessly. Darcy said coldly, “No? I have never given you a million dollars and made you leave the company! You lied! It’s false! How much did they give you to turn you against me!?” Jean was a beautiful woman. She was also in charge of the company’s public relations, so she was good at inspecting people. She was not scared just because Darcy shouted at her. She glanced at Han who was behind them and scoffed, “Ms. Quint, are you trying to get something out of me? Then let me tell you that I did it out of my own will, no one paid me or anything! “You gave me a million bucks. You even signed the document and submitted it to the finance department. The evidence is all there! Just accept it! It’s not going to work!” Darcy noticed Jean was confident in her words and she knew Jean was another Joy. They were bas
“Darcy, how does it feel when everyone turns against you? First you had Lilyrose Bank’s Liben Radar, and now Ned Brooks, the former chief of the Housing Department! With that many charges on you, you are going to spend the rest of your life in jail!” Jean grinned viciously. Darcy used to be the COO of the company and Jean was just a secretary. The difference in position was huge. Now Jean became Darcy's gravedigger, a job she was happy to do. Darcy was devastated upon hearing Jean. Ned was brought into the room. He was crippled and his hand was hanging in front of his chest in a cast. His injuries required at least a hundred days to heal and it had only been less than two weeks since Kaze wreaked havoc at the Housing Department. It was Johnson who dragged him out of the hospital and brought him here. Han said, “You claimed to have important evidence? Let’s talk in the other room.” Ned looked at Kaze in fear. It had been around two weeks but his fear of Kaze lingered
“I have a video on my phone. You can have a look, Commissioner.” Han took the phone from Ned. Albeit the poor quality of the preview, it showed a woman and a man hugging. Han glanced at Darcy. He did not play it immediately because he was afraid that the filthy content would be inappropriate. “Commissioner Feyan, just play it. My wife is not a child,” Kaze said. Han then tapped on the play button. It was the footage of Ned and Jean in bed, not while having sex, but their cuddling and smoking session after they had done the deed. Their conversation was recorded clearly. Ned gave Jean a card containing a million dollars and wanted her to leave Quintessential Group the next day. Jean fell for the temptation and took the card. She delicately asked what Ned wanted from her. Ned said he planned to sabotage Quintessential Group’s project and make the company send Darcy over to negotiate with him. Jean was delighted. She even praised Darcy for her beauty and body, which a
Even though Jean’s case had been solved, Darcy’s case with Lilyrose Bank was still ongoing. Liben Radar and the other executives sued Kaze for intentional harm and the case had been filed. It could not just go away like nothing happened. Fortunately, Kaze already had a solution to that. Ned was then brought out of the room. The moment he saw Kaze, he bowed and said, “Mr. Lee, I’ve confessed everything that I have done. I hope I’ve met your expectations.” From the day Kaze wreaked havoc at the Housing Department, Johnson had found out about the Hanser family’s plan from Ned. Johnson resented the Hanser family for using his nephew as a bullet to hurt others. He had been waiting for a chance to take revenge on the Hanser family. He told Ned to hold the evidence and even let the police search for Jean while he visited her house to talk to her parents. When the Hanser family found out that the police were looking for Jean, they got anxious and decided to get Jean back to m
“Mr. Lee, Jean Lander confessed everything. The Hanser family instigated her to frame Ms. Darcy Quint. We will proceed to arrest the relevant members of the Hanser family and provide a follow-up to the case,” Han said before Kaze left with Darcy. Ned’s confession devastated Jean. She spilled the beans right after Kaze and Darcy left. What happened was actually quite simple. After the Hanser family located her, they used her family against her and tempted her with promising rewards for her to frame Darcy. The invoice and documents were all forged by Rudy and his family. The person responsible for the scheme was Bronik Hanser, Vincent’s uncle. “Commissioner, there’s no rush in arresting the man. Wait for my notice.” Kaze declined the suggestion of arresting Bronik immediately. What the Hanser family did to Darcy had crossed the line. Arresting Bronik alone could not soothe his wrath. Besides, Bronik was not even a core member of the Hanser family. Arresting him might
It was a happy day for Rudy and his family as they were finally able to express their grievance. They got back the company, the house, and the cars. In addition to that, the company got an extra two hundred million in investment and the pre-sale of Passion Fragrance District was about to start. Their house was upgraded to a mansion and their cars supercars; their lives enhanced, and it was all thanks to Darcy! She worked tirelessly just for them to live a better life! “Agnes, stop crying. No amount of tears you shed can bring your daughter back! Pack your things and get out!” Karen was annoyed by Agnes’ silent sobbing. She was never on good terms with Agnes and they had always argued over the years. Seeing Agnes’ family decline excited Karen. “Karen, if you say one more word about my daughter, I’ll rip your mouth off!” Agnes bellowed. She cried a river when Darcy was arrested, but she could not stand to hear others badmouth her daughter. “Your daughter is a crimin
Even though Jean had confessed that she was set up by the Hanser family to frame Darcy, Darcy knew that her uncle and cousins must have had a hand in it. Without their involvement, it was impossible for the Hanser family to forge the documents. Darcy was disappointed in her uncle and cousins. Since they had never accepted her as family, there was no need for her to show them any compassion. This time, she did not need Kaze to be the bad guy. She called Bruno, the CEO of Heavensward Group, and said coldly, “Mr. Bandino, there are trespassers on my property. Please send security over to my house and take them away!” Rudy and his family were shocked. Infuriated, Karen shouted, “Darcy, how dare you call the guards to throw us out!?” “Darcy, I am your uncle, she’s your aunt! How can you throw us out?” Rudy bellowed. Darcy said nothing with a cold face in response to her uncle and aunt’s shout. She did not like raising her voice. She preferred to prove herself with real ac
“Just tell me what you need, Arthur. You wouldn’t be calling unless you have received orders.” Philip was surprised to get a call from Arthur. Though they were acquainted, they had only communicated because of work. “We have just left Rising Sun. Don’t approve the films for now.” Arthur was blunt. “I can do that, but can I ask why?” Philip was caught in a dilemma because he had just promised Jet to release the films. Philip needed to know if the orders to delay came from a high power who could cover his ass. “Since you got a call from me, you should know that there are eyes on Jet. “You should know what you can and cannot say. Otherwise, you never know when you’re going to lose your job.” Arthur threatened. Philip was reluctant. He accepted Jet’s payment, and now he had to go back on his word. Nevertheless, Arthur was part of the Viper’s Den, and his status was rather unique. Arthur provided services to confidential individuals. These individuals were elites among t
A balanced, profitable dynamic had been developed among the ports in Butterworth. Jet spotted his chance in the lucrative port business. He covertly took out some money to invest in a dying port. The port was situated in a more remote area. Some businesspeople favored more accessible ports. This drove shippers away from the dying port. Jet snagged the steal and improved the logistics and facilities around the area. The port was up and running again. Business at the port was decent enough. As the Frosts would run their business through the port, the local economy took off too. It was a good thing. However, Jet set his sights on several residential buildings around the area. He needed space to accommodate containers. The land was required to make business at the port more profitable. This triggered a whole new thing. Jet could spend some money to buy the residents out of their homes. However, the residents preferred to stay put in their long-time homes. No a
“I’ll keep the bank cards for now. I’ll talk to our superiors and give you a decision. Since the man said that the cards are meant for us, they won’t be going anywhere.” Knox had no idea who Kaze was, but he knew Arthur was with the Viper’s Den. Arthur must be someone from high places. Eli soon put the little incident behind him. He got a call from Aloysius yesterday and was made aware of Jet’s plans. The films had been put on hold for far too long, and the people above Eli were anxious to get things moving. Though Eli was surprised by the review board’s visit, everything was still in his control. Eli left the matter at that without reporting the incident to the higher-ups. The flashy, red car sped along the road. Arthur kept looking back at Kaze, eager to find out about the next plan. Arthur brought Kaze out today to witness how Eli and his team operated. As it happened, Eli adopted such a shallow ploy. Arthur was not surprised, though. Eli’s methods were common.
Eli dined offhandedly as if he had taken hold of the group. His words were layered with threat. “What? Are you trying to replace us?” Knox asked in disbelief. “I don’t have that power, but the investor does. I heard that he enjoyed dinner with your superiors. I’m sure the project will get the green light in no time. “Even if you didn’t approach me today, my team and I would have invited you out for a get-together.” Eli knew when to back down, easing the tension in the air. It was another type of reconciliation. Eli needed to go through the review board to get the rights to air the films. The carrot-and-stick approach was the best way forward. Kaze was surprised by the sophistication of Eli’s tactics. Still, he believed he had come to the right place. Sure enough, Jet would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Surely, he was bound to leave loose ends. Nevertheless, he probably did not care. Arthur cocked his head back to look at Kaze. Kaze grinned, unbothered
The purpose of the visit was to inform Rising Sun that the films did not make the cut. Since Rising Sun would not make the necessary amendments, the project would come to a halt. “Please, don’t. Since we are all here, we should talk it out.” It took Eli quite some effort to get the group to the hotel. Eli had plans to please the crowd, so he could not let them leave just yet. This went beyond getting the green light for the films. Eli needed to make the group happy. “There is nothing more to talk about. We can’t proceed unless you make the changes.” There was no way around it. Since Rising Sun refused to make the right amendments, and Knox had orders about putting a hold on Rising Sun’s films, that was one less problem for Knox to deal with. Eli could not let the group walk out on him. Hence, he quickly sent people in. Several thinly clad women entered, each holding a small bag. Despite the weightlessness, the bag appeared to be carrying something of substance. “You
For that reason, Rising Sun’s film productions were not cleared to be aired. “I told you the reason. The investor supplied us with the scripts, and we were told to base our productions on the scripts. Our hands are tied.”Eli would have made the amendments if he could. He knew where the problem lay. However, the company had to take the investor’s perspective into consideration. In the end, the films were yet to be approved for release. “I guess you won’t get the permission to air them then.” Knox was surprised that Rising Sun would not budge on the matter. Nevertheless, Knox and his team were not there to give the all-clear or talk some sense into Rising Sun. Knox and his team could care less about what Eli had to say. “We’re serious about getting the approval. “I’m sorry that we aren’t a better host for your visit today. Why don’t we move to the nearby hotel for a talk?” With the review board making an appearance, Eli knew there was still hope. If Eli did not grab
Arthur chuckled, his smile carrying a touch of sleaziness. “Oh, I see.” A realization dawned on Kaze. “Are you with quality control?” Several individuals in dark blue suits approached. The men and women carried files and documents. Kaze nodded without a word. “We are just here to announce the results. We shouldn’t be long.” Arthur came forward to engage with them. The group was likely given the heads-up as they had the right number of people. They swaggered into Rising Sun’s building. The general manager straightened up his tie in a fluster and walked out. None of the film productions made the cut yet, and the delay was costing the company money by the day. At this rate, the project would go down under. Eli, the general manager, rushed to the entrance upon learning the news. The review team was there to do one final check. The films would get the green light if the board found that everything was up to par. The head office would stop putting pressure on
Given Kaze’s status, Alfonso knew better than to have him waiting under the hot sun. Of course, he would send his people to be on standby for Kaze’s arrival. Peter only came to the rescue when Kaze was pestered by some street gang. Alfonso’s omission of Kaze’s identity led to this hiccup. Kaze did not care one bit about the incident. Heck, he did not even bring it up. Arthur straightened his back nervously, becoming even more cautious behind the wheel. “You knew, but why didn’t you say anything, Mr. Lee? You didn’t even tell on us.” Arthur could not understand why. However, he had more respect for the man. “I didn’t see a point. You’ll learn what happens when you displease me, so I won’t bother telling you now.” Kaze was mild-mannered as ever. He spoke softly without a hint of anger. All the more Arthur revered him. “Mr. Lee, we didn’t do our jobs right. We didn’t know who you were.“But my duty is to protect you in the dark. “We saw you getting out of the train
“Rising Sun is a media company. Several of their films are about to be released. They are trying to get them approved to air due to some censorship issues.” Arthur took out a document. “Are there any issues with the films? Why aren’t they approved yet?” Kaze asked curiously. Kaze had no idea. “There are some issues. They aren’t fit to be aired. “Typically, there aren’t a lot of restrictions for film productions so long as the themes aren’t sensitive topics. “But these films featured altered history. The company has been asked multiple times to make revisions, but the films still don’t make the cut.” The Viper’s Den’s members were not privy to the information. The Frosts were insignificant. Kaze was after the Frosts. Otherwise, the Viper’s Den would not waste its resources on a mere film production company. Jet’s investment of nearly ten million bucks in Rising Sun caught the Viper’s Den’s attention. The delayed approval of the films would be catastrophic to the in