As soon as Kaze’s voice subsided, the entire Property Trade Center was silenced. Everyone looked at Kaze in disbelief. Then, they laughed. “What, did I hear it correctly? He bought Sky Ocean Corporation? That’s five billion!” “That’s the idiot son-in-law of the Quints. Where did he get so much money?” “I thought Sky Ocean Corporation was bought by the Lee family.” A heated discussion was sparked but none believed Kaze. “Kaze, stop bluffing!” Agnes poked Kaze when everyone was looking. “Look at that, even his mother-in-law doesn’t believe him!” Everyone laughed. “If you bought Sky Ocean Corporation, I’ll eat all the tiles on the floor!” Nelson almost laughed his lungs out. Agatha was also speechless. Darcy glared at Kaze to warn him to stay out of trouble. “Let’s go! Don’t embarrass yourself here.” She dragged Kaze and wanted to pull him away. “Darcy, don’t leave yet. The executives of Sky Ocean Corporation are almost here. You just have to sign it and th
Who was it?The same question popped up in everyone’s mind at once. Who spent five billion purchasing Sky Ocean Corporation just to give it away to Darcy as a gift? Could it be some young master from a super wealthy family? How insane! Everyone looked at Alfonso, monitoring every expression on his face. Under everyone’s curious gaze, Alfonso turned to the side and bowed at the man beside Darcy. “It’s Mr. Lee.” Everyone then switched their attention to Kaze at once. “It’s him?! The guy who married into the Quints?!” “Did I hear it wrong? Or has this world gone insane?” “Ridiculous! I suspected everyone but him!” Everyone in the trade center was astonished. Kaze, one of the infamous people in Lilyrose. Not all might know the mayor’s name, or the family heads of the top three families, but everyone knew Kaze because he was the retard son-in-law of the Quints! A retard, an idiot! Someone even the Quint family looked down upon. Everyone could find a sense of s
Kiev stared at Kaze. His fists clenched as he struggled with his own thoughts, but ultimately, he decided to compromise. “Fine. I’ll sell Genting Limited.” He then walked away without looking back. Darcy also signed the transfer contract of Genting Limited. With that, she now owned Genting Limited and Sky Ocean Corporation. Everything that happened at the Property Trade Center spread through the city like wildfire and it became a hot topic instantly. “I didn’t think the stupid idiot could be this capable!” A lot of people shared the same thought. The headquarters of Sky Ocean Corporation was just next to the Property Trade Center. After Darcy and Kaze came out from the trade center, they went over to the HQ to have a brief meeting with the executives. As for the official development and operations, they would have to wait until Darcy was familiar with the company. As a matter of fact, she still felt surreal. After another meeting at Genting Limited, the sky wa
“Kaze is a bastard! I wondered why he was so cocky, so he had the Butterworth Queens on his side.” Gregory flipped out. Many members of the Lee family expressed the same resentment. They clamored to head straight to Lilyrose and finish Kaze once and for all. George said with a grimace, “The Butterworth Queens are always the type to swoop in and make big money. It sounds very much like them to buy into Darcy’s company and gain control over Lilyrose through the woman. “I heard the Vinlands are raising funds to join the party. “Everybody wants a piece of Lilyrose.” He added with a scoff, “Our family’s main focus should still be gaining a foothold in Lilyrose. “Lilyrose is our home field, and we need to capitalize on that and get a bigger piece of the pie.” In other words, they had no time for Kaze yet. Once they secured the stakes in the city, they could then deal with him. “Even so, we can’t let the bastard off easy for now.” “That’s right. Word that Kaze bought Sky O
“What’s the matter, Mom?” Darcy asked uneasily. She was baffled. Her mother did not say anything when she spent the night out with Kaze last night. Somehow, Agnes was on Kaze’s case again. “What’s the matter? Don’t tell me you are still kept in the dark.” Agnes pointed at Kaze and uttered angrily, “Word has gone around that the Butterworth Queens bought Mountain Dew Estate and Sky Ocean Corporation, not Kaze! “The Queens bought into your company, Darcy. They have high regard for your competence and intend to put you in charge of Sky Ocean Corporation anyway. “How could you say that you bought Sky Ocean Corporation for Darcy, Kaze?” She disapproved of Kaze and her daughter spending the night out before yesterday. Agnes held to the thought of making them go through with divorce once the mandatory waiting period was up. Later, she caved in a little when Kaze won the bid for Sky Ocean Corporation. Hence, she turned a blind eye to the couple’s night away last night. To
While singing, Nelson kept giving Kaze smug looks. Recognizing Nelson’s usual sarcasm, Kaze ignored him. Kaze’s silence only gave Nelson more ammo to attack him. “Darcy, Kiev is meant to be with you. He bought a company worth 20 million for you. Sure, it’s not as much as five billion, but it’s his own money. “A certain somebody spent five billion to acquire a company for you, but it turned out to be a lie in the end. “You should just make the divorce final after the waiting period. Kiev still has feelings for you,” Nelson blabbed. “You’re drunk, Uncle Nelson,” Darcy said indifferently. “I’m not!” Nelson put his weight on the table to get up and pointed at Kaze. “I’m only saying this for your own good. Kaze isn’t good enough for you.” Darcy stopped talking, but Nelson still went on. “Alcohol is no reason for your ranting, Nelson.” Unable to take it anymore, Kaze said curtly, “It’s a working day, and you’re still in uniform. Do you think it’s appropriate to come hom
Kaze had not let Mathias know. However, he could tell that the change of public opinion last night was a deliberate act of aggression. “It’s the Sunrise Lees,” Mathias replied. He dove straight into the investigation when the rumors started going around. “The idiots don’t know when to quit.” Kaze shook his head. He screwed Narian up yesterday, thinking it would serve as a warning to the Lee family. However, they started stirring trouble last night anyway. “Where’s Narian? Was he amputated?” Kaze asked. He knew his strength. Kaze made sure Narian got the same thing as Frank. Now that Frank was amputated, it was Narian’s turn next. “No, the Lees reached out to their connections and secured the services of a leading expert in orthopedics. Professor Sam Whiteman is being flown to Sunrise this afternoon,” Mathias answered. A wealthy family like the Queens had eyes on Sunrise City. “Professor Whiteman? How could I forget him? He’s well known in orthopedics.” Kaze’s e
“Stop!” Shocked and furious, the Lee family yelled out loud when the military officers tried to take Sam away. “Report your unit.” “How dare you take Professor Whiteman away in broad daylight. Do the Sunrise Lees mean nothing to you?” The captain of the squad sized George and the others up icily. “The Sunrise Lees? Who?” he asked offhandedly. “The audacity! How dare you insult us!” The younger members of the family had an outburst. “Shut up!” George tried to stop them, but it was too late. Swoosh. One minute, the Lees were making a huge fuss, and the next time, they fell silent. Despite the hot weather, they felt chills running down their spines. Gun barrels were pointed at them. “The audacity? Who were you talking to?” the captain asked indifferently. That was enough to scare the hell out of everybody. “We should’ve known better. I’m sorry. They are young. They don’t know what they are talking about.” George was a real character. Even though he was
To the young group’s surprise, Kaze pulled through without a hitch. That was not the only thing. Kaze retaliated against Robin and destroyed his beloved harp. The group speculated that Kaze could be stronger than Hannah. They looked at Kaze in horror. Still, it never once occurred to the group that Kaze was more powerful than Robin. Robin raised his arm. The young group got their act together and saluted Robin before taking two steps back. Robin narrowed his eyes at Kaze before uttering, “Not bad.“I didn’t think I’d meet someone of your caliber in Riverbank. “You have a stronger will than most of my men. “Despite your age, you put even the most experienced to shame with that determination of yours.” The young group felt alarmed and ashamed. The members of the execution hall were the elites in the West State Branch. They were the crème de la crème. However, they swayed under the sound wave attack. Though the group was around Kaze’s age, they did not possess h
“Get out!” Kaze gave Hannah the look. Hannah quietly turned around and stumbled her way out. Robin glanced at Kaze as his fingers danced around the harp. “I will behead the general, and once it’s over, tears will fall and fade away.” The tempest of sound took over the room by storm. Kaze felt sent back to his time during the war. He watched his comrades fall. Time lost meaning as the war came to an end. The battle cries subsided, replaced by silence. His brothers-in-arms were no more than a pile of unidentified bones. Even Kaze’s faithful steed whined its farewell. Darkness swallowed the last light over the desolate desert, and he was alone. There was nothing left in the world worth fighting for. No one would remember his death in a faraway land. It was better to die with honor than live in shame. The thought filled Kaze’s head, and emotions overcame him. He was better off dead. Life was not worth living anyway. A voice within tempted Kaze. The craz
Robin did not even look at Collier.Saying nothing, Robin extended his fingers and plucked the harp. “Clang!” A jarring, high-pitched sound wave pierced through everybody’s eardrums. The air was filled with a chilling aura of menace.The serenity on the ninth floor was shattered by the sound of the harp and replaced with malice. Collier and the young group turned pale. Only Robin, Kaze, and Hannah remained unfazed by the attack. “Amid the sweeping wind, the flute’s song echoes in the night. The desert sun descends for the crescent moon above. “To the sound of camel bells, I long for my home. I hold onto my sword, leaving letters where I lay my head.” The wind danced along the melody of General’s Order played by the harp, dropping the temperature down on the ninth floor. Robin’s clothes and hair fluttered against the wind, his face unreadable through it all. His eyes remained cold and distant. General’s Order was a piece known for its unsettling tone. Robin playe
The man’s hypocrisy was sickening. No one stood up for Kaze when Naomi and Rhys slandered him and their fighters tried to end him. When Kaze fought back, there were voices standing on high moral ground to reproach him. “You…” The middle-aged man twitched and breathed his last. The crowd was scared. Kaze was one mean killing machine. Sure, Kaze eliminated the Roads. The Roads were not going to rest until he was dead anyway. However, one man died because of what he had said. It was a clear message not to upset Kaze. Kaze had the taste of blood. He would not stop now. “Get Boris’ head.” Kaze tilted his head at Collier. “Bring it to Robin.” As the crowd watched on with a mix of emotions, Kaze carried the broken sword, the tip dripping with blood, and strode over Boris’ body and into River Watch Inn’s park. Collier led the way, taking Kaze to the ninth floor of River Watcher Inn. The furious wind and swirling clouds added to the building’s height and presence
Boris stumbled back and crashed into the door. The metal door ripped from its hinges and hit the ground. Once the dust settled, the crowd was horrified to find Boris lying limp on the floor. Kaze stood right in front of Boris, his foot on his chest.“Do you have any last words?” Kaze looked down on Boris amusedly, his tone carrying no arrogance. The victory over Boris was no big deal. Boris looked at Kaze in a daze. Kaze was stronger than he could ever imagine. Given another chance, Boris would never upset Kaze at Four Ocean Auction. Boris would not try to retaliate against Kaze even when his son lost his legs. It was a shame that he could not press the reset button. Even if Boris could turn back time, it was highly unlikely that he would show mercy to a moocher. “Ugh…” Boris coughed out blood and said with a struggle, “Kaze, I saved the Godfather before. If you kill me, you will be dead—” “Slash!” Kaze cut Boris off with a stab in the heart. Blood spur
Following the clash of metal, Kaze moved away several feet. The sword in his grasp broke in half, and the tip fell off. Boris grunted, his composed face turning crimson. He staggered and fell back tens of feet too. The crowd was shocked at the thirty-feet shallow pit under Boris’ feet. It was impossible. Twenty years ago, Boris basically had Riverbank in the palm of his hand. Yet, Kaze pushed him back. Anyone could tell that Boris was on the losing end. Boris was in utter disbelief because his wired gloves were splintered by the seams. Reminded by Kaze’s attack at Four Ocean Auction, Boris finally realized how terrifying Kaze was. “I underestimated you, Kaze. “But you killed my wife and son. There’s no going back. You must die today.” Boris looked Kaze dead in the eye and hissed through clenched teeth, “I will kill you!” Kaze raised his sword. The broken sword was still a powerful weapon to Kaze. The air was thick with tension. Boris scowled and flung his
Kaze looked up to Boris barging through the door with his trusted aides. The crowd shied away, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire. The deaths of his son and wife had driven Boris into insanity, and he was out for blood. Anyone would go crazy in the same situation. Boris stared at the bodies of his son and wife menacingly. His eyes turned red at Naomi’s headless corpse.Kaze killed his son, murdered his wife, and beheaded her right in front of Boris. Boris would not stop until Kaze was dead. “Kill him! Kill him!”Boris pointed at Kaze and shouted maniacally, “I don’t care what it takes, but I want him dead!” The deaths of his wife and son were infuriating enough. Boris was aware that Naomi and Rhys would go to Kaze, looking for trouble. He deliberately stayed behind the scenes, giving his wife a chance to punish and kill Kaze. To buy his wife some time to take care of business, Boris stayed on to have drinks with Robin. However, Naomi and Rhys were killed
The security team recoiled in screams and dropped their weapons. Before the musclemen knew it, Kaze raised his sword and inched closer. The blade flashed, its motion a blur.“Slash!” The menacing blade flickered across the throats of the musclemen. A dozen Roads’ fighters fell limp amid the high-pitched squawking. Blood spewed out of the thin slits of their throats. One dozen men breathed their last. The bodies on the floor scared the crowd stiff. No one expected Kaze to be so strong. Kaze was able to come on his own despite the siege. “Get him! Kill him!” Naomi had completely lost it. She yelled at the veteran bruisers, “Kill the asshole! Avenge my son!” The senior fighters were so eager to frame Kaze before. Now, they were scared stiff. Naomi’s order put them in the spot. While they hesitated and even released their grip on their weapons, Kaze struck. “Swoosh!” Kaze swung the sword at the senior fighters. The fighters collapsed to the ground, wailing
Rhys lay limp on the floor, his face forever frozen in disbelief.The crowd was stunned, feeling chills down their spines. One minute ago, Rhys was alive and kicking. However, Kaze took his life with just one squeeze. Kaze’s aggression and hostility when ending Rhys scared them. “Ah! My son!” Reality sunk in after a brief pause. Naomi plunged toward her son’s body with a pale face. Despite shaking Rhys, Naomi shuddered to find that he was no more. She fell on her bottom. It was every parent’s worst nightmare. Besides, she was there to witness the death of her son. The feeling could drive her over the edge. Moments later, Naomi lifted her head, bloody tears running down her eyes. She yelled at Kaze hysterically, “You did this, Kaze! You did this!“Kill him! Kill the jerk!“I want his life for taking my son’s!” Losing her head, Naomi commanded the Roads’ musclemen. The crowd backed away so as not to be caught in the line of fire. “Kill him!” The Roads’ secu