“Give me a chance, Mr. Lee. Sob, sob…” Kevin was dragged away. Don left with his men. Kaze took a stroll to the villa. “Just transfer the corporate shares to the Vinlands, Darcy. Don’t fight it anymore. Hudson is a vicious man. You can’t deal with him.” Master Quint was there to convince Darcy to hand over the shares. Samus and the others watched the drama with delight. Darcy sat on the couch with tears in her eyes. “I can give the shares to the Vinlands, but they have to promise to let Kaze go.” “Sigh. Do you think the ball is in your court to negotiate?” Master Quint sighed. “If the idiot hadn’t tricked you into going against Hudson, things would not have come to this. You should have surrendered the companies to them a long time ago. The Vinlands might have appreciated your talent and given you a job.“Hudson won’t be grateful even if you hand over the shares now.” Darcy was Master Quint’s granddaughter at the end of the day. He felt bad to see Darcy’s family
“Don’t worry, Darcy. Those two families will pay very soon.” Kaze then told them about Loid going after the two families. The entire family was surprised. What happened? Kaze openly sent Loid a big surprise but Loid did not blame him or punish him. Instead, he agreed to help to deal with the two families? “Loid Farland’s men accused me for no reason, he owes me this much,” Kaze simply explained. He then called Snow. “Snow, how’s things now?” “Mr. Chairman, people are saying that the governor received your gifts and agreed to help you take down Blake Bowman. Now everyone tried to copy you and ask him for favors. Some diligent ones called the company and asked for verification on the matter.” Kaze nodded. “Then just let it be. Don’t clarify or deny anything, let them go. Anyone who copies me will be punished.” “Mr. Chairman, will it affect Governor Farland’s reputation?” Snow was worried that the governor might not be happy about this. “It’s fine. His men tried to h
The five companies’ combined assets were more than five hundred million, probably even more than five billion. Gregory was delighted. Since Loid accepted the gifts openly, he had no scruples about giving more. He ordered his men to send more gifts in the name of one of his companies. Meanwhile, Loid was visiting a steel factory for inspection with his men. Since Kaze did not want his identity to be revealed, it would be strange if Loid came to Lilyrose because of him. Therefore, he came to Lilyrose to inspect the local factories, nominally. After inspecting the factory, he went to the factory’s cafeteria for lunch. Then, a group of suited men came in and asked for a meeting. “What is it?” Loid asked as he chewed on his food. A middle-aged man went up to him with a flattering smile and said, “Governor, I am Alvin Springman, Jade Nova Ltd.’s CEO. I humbly thank you for your care over all Lilyrosean, so I prepared some gifts to show our gratitude. Please accept them.”
Bang! The slam on the table was so loud that the entire cafeteria heard it. Everyone was shocked. The governor was also the regional commander of the military, which explained his dignified demeanor and stern tone. When he was angry, no one could stand his wrath. Cosmo and Ivy were stunned. Loid had been taking gifts from the suited men, yet when the two of them did the same, he got mad and slammed on the table. Cosmo sweated nervously. He lowered himself and said timidly, “Governor, the gifts are just a token of gratitude, we didn’t mean anything. If you don’t want to investigate the five companies and Kaze Lee, then just forget about it!” “Yeah, just forget about it!” Ivy echoed in a trembling tone. The two of them stepped back and wanted to leave immediately. They were suffocated by the governor’s mighty aura. “Leave? This isn’t over yet!” Loid did not spare the two of them. He said angrily, “Not only did you try to bribe me openly, but you also wanted me to
“Contact the local police department and arrest those who tried to bribe me today! Investigate them thoroughly and punish them accordingly!” Loid said coldly as he waved his hand. The men who tried to bribe him cried in sorrow. “Governor! Please! We are so sorry! We were deceived by Kaze Lee!” “Yeah, he should be arrested, not us!” No matter how they clamored or cried, Loid was unfazed. Knowing that they would be arrested no matter what, Alvin and the others plunged into despair. They cursed Kaze for misleading them and cried because they were being arrested. They came here not to bribe the governor but to get themselves arrested. If they did not try to copy Kaze and bribe the governor, they would be fine. Now, they spent money on the gifts and even got themselves arrested. Ivy and Cosmo had it worse. They resented Kaze more than anyone and they thought with five hundred million, they could use Loid to crush Kaze. However, Kaze turned out to be fine and they got t
Aside from losing five hundred million, the two investment firms were also fined more than a hundred million, and got blacklisted. Meaning, the Vinland and Lee families’ plans to annex the five companies were foiled before they even started. Hudson and Gregory were furious. Kaze was fine when he gave the governor gifts, but they were arrested and fined when they did the same. What nonsense? Yet they had to swallow the grievance because they dared not argue with Loid. Even though the two families were wealthy and powerful, they could not afford to offend the governor of the state. “Kaze! That little bastard!” While Gregory was shouting to vent his grievance, he received a call from his brother, George. “Greg, you piece of useless trash! What did you do in Lilyrose? Your son’s legs were broken and you are trying to make it even by getting my son arrested?! “Get back here immediately! I don’t care what you do. You will go to the governor and beg him to release Cosmo, e
It was Hudson’s men’s first time seeing such a scary expression on his boss. He said with a shaking voice, “Master Hudson, they are here already. Do you want to see them?” “No. Tell them to go after Gold Tooth and Dan Niners.” Anger had distorted the features on Hudson’s face. He said wickedly, “Kaze will be the last. I will go after the people around him, one by one.” Although he could not get Kaze through legitimate means, he could still send his killers after the idiot. The news of Hudson Investment Firm and Lee Solutions being fined shocked the business world. No one thought it would turn out like this. Kaze sent gifts to the governor and he was fine; the others sent gifts to the governor and they were arrested. What a twist of events. Back in Horizon Mirror Mansion, the Quints were also surprised by the news. “The Lees and the Vinlands are expelled from the city just like that?” Darcy could not believe the news. She plunged into despair when the two familie
“G-Guys, we are all in the business together. Why don’t we sit down, have some beer, and talk…” Gold Tooth forced an ugly smile on his face knowing that he was dealing with the notorious Twin Ghosts of Chrysant. Even his voice was shaking. He tried to stall the Twin Ghosts while figuring out a way to request help from Kaze. Otherwise, Dan and him would surely die at the hands of the Twin Ghosts. His loyal man, King Kong, was just killed before his eyes! “Twin Ghosts, that old fag is just stalling. Don’t fall for it!” A wicked voice came from the door. It was Dexter, Lyn’s father. Jake and the others were also there, all staring at Gold Tooth and Dan. Dexter, Jake, and the others resented Gold Tooth and Dan for slapping them in front of everyone back at Wuthering Pavilion. Gold Tooth’s and Dan’s expressions turned bitter. They should have slapped them to death back at Wuthering Pavilion and this would not happen. “I know he is stalling,” said Dawn, the elder brot
However, Darcy did not fully believe Daniela’s words. Even if Daniela was telling the truth, she was not deterred. She had heard about Kaze being targeted by Casius. Casius even sent hitmen after Kaze’s life. After all that had happened, Kaze should claim some interest for compensation. Darcy was no longer the naïve and innocent girl as she, too, had grown up after experiencing many incidents. Showing mercy to the enemy was being cruel to oneself. She experienced the saying first-hand multiple times. “So, you are trying to coax me into signing this and if I don’t agree, you’ll choose to be rough?” Darcy asked calmly. “I’m glad that you are a smart person.” Daniela smiled. “I liked people who could read the air, and I am low on patience, hence I don’t like wasting time. “Ms. Quint, you are famous for your beauty and for your achievements in the business world. You are so beautiful that even I am jealous of you.” As she spoke, she stepped forward and teasingly tap
Daniela curled her lips as she looked at Darcy, waiting for an answer. Darcy never had thoughts about the two billion shares but the Weathers called her multiple times, hinting at retaliation and threatening her, which aroused her intention to fight back. She had been through a fair share of dangerous situations and was no longer afraid of a few words from Daniela. She said, “Ms. Weather, the shares that we got from Casius Weather are through legitimate procedures. It’s part of our business plan and it’s only natural for us to possess it. “If you are here to take back the shares, then please buy them back at the market price. Of course, since the Weathers called me many times to show their ‘sincerity’ and Ms. Weather showing up here to welcome me, I’ll try to provide a more lenient purchasing option.” Her words held a hidden meaning and it allowed her to talk back without losing her stance. The Weathers wanted the shares back, and they could have them—as long as they were w
Conan escorted Kaze into the car as he updated him on Darcy’s schedule. Darcy was coming back to Riverbank from Lilyrose today, but since she had to meet up with the person in charge from the Seven Stars District regarding the site inspection, she took the train. When Kaze entered the car, he saw a big bouquet of roses beside him. “What’s this for?” “A little welcome gift for Darcy. It’s been a while since you saw her, right? I believe she will be happy if you give them to her,” Conan said with a smile. “You little brat. You might not be good at everything else but when it comes to a woman, you’re an expert.” Kaze playfully mocked him but nodded with approval. He, too, believed a little gift from time to time could maintain a good relationship between husband and wife. The two cars then left the villa. Kaze then asked, “How’s Patrick?” “He was discharged.” In the passenger seat, Conan said, “He’s fired up and determined to take revenge on the Weathers. I lend him so
“Okay, okay. I’ll be careful next time.” Kaze nodded repeatedly to conceal his awkwardness. “Speaking of which, what’s wrong with the management here in Rivername? Why are they letting people in without permission? “I mentioned your name just now and they let me in as well. I was wondering why a high-end residential area allows strangers to enter without verifying their identities. It’s so unprofessional.” Snow said with resentment, “So the management sees me as someone similar to Mika. I believe people see us this way because of how they see you. They believed women like us are brought here by you and can be simply thrown away after use.” Kaze felt helpless. “Let’s just leave that behind.” He thought of switching the topic but Snow pulled him back right away. He did not know how to answer her anymore, especially when she shot a resentful gaze at him. Back at Lilyrose, Snow would never be like this because she admired Kaze. She was a person who could differentiate priva
The call got through immediately. Snow said strongly, “Mr. Alonso Anderson of Mega Dance? I am Snow Frost, the chairwoman of Perfect World Group. I used to be Mr. Lee’s secretary. “I am calling regarding a user on TikTok, Mika Suka. She’s giving Mr. Lee a hard time and is causing trouble by seducing him. Mr. Lee is not happy with it. You know what you should do.” Kaze was shocked when Snow used his name as a tool of power. Was she still the same Snow who used to be compliant and accommodating toward him? She lied in front of his face and used his name to act. “Bitch, are you done faking?” Mika scoffed. “Alonso Anderson? That’s the boss of Mega Dance, TikTok’s parent company! How dare you talk to him like that? You’re bluffing!” Snow looked askance at her and said, “If you don’t want to get slapped again, shut your mouth.” Right after that, Mika’s phone rang. “You dumb bitch, what have you done? Mr. Anderson from Mega Dance just announced to cancel you! You stupid id
“Please, Kaze… Mr. Lee, please forgive me. Don’t cancel me. I believe you have the power to cancel me entirely.” Kaze helplessly said, “I have already forgiven you. I’m not the kind of person who would take revenge just because of what you say.” “Yes! Yes! I totally understand. Thank you, Kaze! Mr. Lee! Lord Lee!” Mika crossed her arms coquettishly and approached Kaze. Her eyes slightly narrowed as she said, “But if I don’t offer anything as a token of apology, I don’t feel good. “Kaze, I am yours for the night. No matter what you want to do with me, I’m okay with it. Even my top donor doesn’t get the chance to meet me in person…” She pressed her slender body against Kaze’s. Even though he had to admit that it was a pleasure, he quickly took a step back and said, “I said I forgive you.” “Kaze, are you still green?” Mika continued to approach Kaze even though he stepped back. She chuckled and said, “It’s just a little game between a man and a woman. The man always gets t
The manager was a man older than Kaze, but a humble one. After all, Kaze was the owner of a mansion that was valued in the hundreds of billions. Whether Kaze spent his own money on it or received it as a gift, it guaranteed he would never face the humiliation of being stopped at the door or looked down upon. “I heard from the person who gave this to me that it’s fully furnished and I can just move in?” The estate manager nodded respectfully and said, “Yes, sir. We have servants and maids to clean the place every day. It’s squeaky clean at all times. If Mr. Lee hasn't eaten, we can also arrange for the kitchen to come up with a quick meal.” “That’s okay. I want to have a tour inside.” Kaze casually dismissed the estate manager and then walked inside. He did not notice that the others behind the manager were looking at him with envy and jealousy. Kaze started from the living room and practically scanned the entire floor. He would open the drawers and check the furniture o
Kaze said with a smile, “The invitation is no big deal. I can get as many as you want.” Cyan and Ryna had no confidence in Kaze. Not wanting to put Kaze down, Lock said, “Just try your best, Kaze. Don’t bother Mayor Synder about it. You don’t want to owe too many favors.” Lock assumed that Kaze would acquire the invitation through Kent. Kaze smiled without a word. All he needed to do was say the word to get Lock’s family on the guest list. The party went on until eleven at night, and it was a blast. As the guests departed, Lock insisted that Kaze should stay for the night. Ryna and Cyan made no comments. Kaze did not mind either way, but he then received a call from Albert. “I’m at Bronze Sparrow, sir. I’ve met with Ms. Frost, and I will be responsible for her safety,” Albert said gleefully on the phone.The Harrowdale Hidens had grounded him. Bored out of his life, Albert snuck to Riverbank for some fun. It was thrilling for Albert to participate in the fighting b
“What’s the matter? Are you angry, Kaze?” Cyan furrowed her brows as Kaze made a face. She assumed that Kaze was lost for words, feeling disappointed in her. Ryna was blunt. “Kaze, you should know when to move on. Cyan is the branch leader’s woman now. She’s on her way to becoming the branch leader’s wife.“I think you’re amazing among your peers. Without the branch leader in the picture, I might even encourage you to pursue Cyan. “But as you can see, you can’t compete with the branch leader. “Don’t you think so?” Ryna smiled and said, “You’re Lock’s student. When Cyan becomes the branch leader’s wife, I’m sure she’ll extend the same kindness to you since you’re like a brother to her. “You should be helping one another. The branch leader is young and talented. I’m sure there will be other women throwing themselves at him.“Cyan will need connections and help to get rid of these women.” Ryna sure had gotten ahead of herself, already imagining the drama that would come.