“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
Sam finally stopped throwing a fit. However, that did not mean he was no longer angry. He glared at Albert. “Wipe that smirk off your face. What’s the meaning of all this?” Sam had fought in the war before. When Sam was surrounded earlier, he would never have gone with the military officers if he had not been told in secret that Albert was involved in it. The Whitemans and Hidens were old friends. Sam watched Albert grow up. “I wouldn’t be so cocky to whisk you away in broad daylight, Sam. I was only acting on orders,” Albert said with a chuckle. “On orders? Who in Sunrise has authority over you?” Sam’s eyes bulged. “Was it Draco?” Draco had fractured his leg, and Sam was his surgeon. “Hehe. You will find out when you get there.” Kaze was waiting when Albert’s car fleet passed the highway toll gate into Lilyrose. “Invincible Lee! What are you doing in Lilyrose?” exclaimed Sam as he got out of the car and saw Kaze. “Invincible Lee? He’s the God of War!” Th
“A medical error? So she’s Agnes, the previous associate chief physician at Wholeness Medical Center.” “It was huge news back then. The girl was only eighteen and had gone way too soon. It was all the incompetent doctor’s fault. Poor girl. Her family laid flowers outside the hospital for her.” “It happened years ago, and the family has never gotten closure. The woman is pure evil.” The onlooking patients and family members gossiped among themselves.Looks of disdain fell on Agnes. Agnes turned pale. She shook, lost for words. The incident was a traumatic past she had never let go of. Darcy and Sky hurried over to keep her from sinking to her feet. “Mr. Wood, please speak with integrity. Five years ago, my mom was dismissed, and her medical license was revoked. We have even compensated the family well. “If that’s not enough? Are you expecting my mom to take her own life?” Unrelenting, Eli said righteously, “I heard from an old colleague at Wholeness Medical Center t
The explosive voice shook the entire floor. Many walked out of the offices in shock. “Who said that? Come out now!” Eli cried angrily. Eli carried a lot of authority as a senior hospital administrator. He had always been aware of his position in the hierarchy and that insult did not sit well with him. “I’m talking about you.” A grizzled-haired yet ruddy old man emerged from the crowd. The old man, flushed in the face, glared at Eli. He was still furious. The old man was Sam, who hurried to the hospital with Kaze. “Who are you, old man? How dare you talk to me like that!” Eli flipped out. Dr. Ziegler, taken aback at first, blurted, “P-Professor Whiteman!” The name stirred a commotion on the whole floor. “Wow! That’s Professor Whiteman, the leading expert in orthopedics.” “Professor Whiteman’s successful return with his squad from the battlefield was reported on the national news too.” “Mr. Wood sure is arrogant to yell at Professor Whiteman. The hospital
Sam’s words stirred an uproar. The crowd stared at Hector’s family in disbelief. Sam came all the way to Lilyrose to treat Hector. Just moments earlier, the family was denied entry and treatment. Sitting on the ground, Eli was stunned. He looked at Hector’s family, unable to believe what he had just heard. Eli was filled with resentment. Hector’s family must have connections to seek help from Sam. “Thank you, Professor Whiteman! Thank you!” Darcy’s family was overjoyed and expressed their gratitude to Sam. However, they were puzzled. Seeing that Hector was in pain, Rowan said, “Dr. Ziegler, administer Mr. Quint some painkillers and get him ready for a physical examination. Rowan took a long look at the Quints. Kaze emerged from the crowd and wheeled Hector to the treatment room with Darcy. Sam pointed at Eli on the ground. “Is he one of yours, Rowan? He’s a disgrace to the administration. “He refused treatment to the patient in public.“That’s no way for